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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 1d

I have been trying to get this published as an op-ed, but I am going to post it here since I think it is timely in light of the "consent" extortion events.

Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 20m

Memo to DC squirrels: get over to Oak Hill Cemetery, they've got a special on fresh acorns

The side of a gravestone. The ground all around it is covered with acorns

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 13h

ICYMI: @drskyskull.bsky.social and I wrote about the physics of iridescent art artologica.substack.com/p/the-scienc... #sciart

The Science of Shimmer

Physics, Paint, and the Art of Craig Cahoon (with help from Dr. Greg Gbur)

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 11h

Thanks, G!

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 11h

Yesssssss

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 2d

I am the Walrus, pen and ink by Bob Friedenberg

Highly detailed drawing of a walrus with planets

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 12h

There's hardly any water because there's too much liquid in the baby

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Trump: "We call them the water drugs. The drugs that come in through water. They're not coming. There are no boats anymore. Frankly, there are no fishing boats. There are no boats out there period, if you want to know the truth. Does anybody go fishing anymore?"

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 12h

Apparently there are four. If Flacco cracks this group, I think he can claim elite QB status at last

Nfl QBs who have beaten all 32 teams Favre, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Tom Brady

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 22h

The Squirrel of the Day for October 7, 2025 with a sweet double-acorn score #sqrlpix

reddish gray squirrel with two acorns in mouth

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 13h

Really, wow, what a stat!

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 13h

Steelers have to sign him next so he can complete his set of AFC North jerseys

Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · 18h

The Bengals are trading for Joe Flacco, per me and
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Just a wild turn of events. Cincy has been calling around for 48 hours. Now turn to Joe Flacco to keep their playoff hopes alive. A stunner.

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 13h

ICYMI: @drskyskull.bsky.social and I wrote about the physics of iridescent art artologica.substack.com/p/the-scienc... #sciart

The Science of Shimmer

Physics, Paint, and the Art of Craig Cahoon (with help from Dr. Greg Gbur)

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 14h

Evening squirrel #sqrlpix

a squirrel is visible in silhouette in a tree

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 13d

Cells, Gels, Organelles
Everything is beautiful in watercolor
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🧪🐡🦠

mitochondria watercolor in blue and green

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 19h

a woman is applauding while sitting in a stadium .

Alt: mariah carey applauds

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 19h

Lauren Sanchez Bezos

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 19h

Well well well, the Kennedy Center is looking for a Senior VP of Artistic Programming. Who would be perfect for this? Candace Owens? Tiffany Trump?

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 20h

Feeling this right now, like I have to churn out paintings 🙁

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 1d

It’s really hard to describe to people who are not artists how survival mode does *not* inspire creativity, as the myth would have us believe. It suppresses creativity as you try to limit every possible risk – and the opportunities that come with them.