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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 21h

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 has just been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, John M. Martinis

“for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.”

🧪 ⚛️ #science #NobelPrize2025 #physics

The image is an illustration of the three Nobel laureates in physics, from left to right: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 21h

More at the official Nobel Prize press release➡️ nobelprize.org/prizes/physi...

Credit: Illustrations by Niklas Elmehed, via #NobelPrize

Nobel Prize in Physics 2025

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electri...

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 21h

Their work, by facilitating the understanding of quantum mechanics on a macroscopic scale, has opened possibilities for next-generation quantum technologies, such as quantum cryptography, computers, and sensors.

The prize is shared equally among the three laureates.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 21h

Their experiments, realized in 1984-1985 using a superconducting circuit with a Josephson junction, demonstrated quantum effects, like tunnelling and quantised energy levels, in a system large enough to be held in hand.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 21h

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 has just been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, John M. Martinis

“for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.”

🧪 ⚛️ #science #NobelPrize2025 #physics

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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This spectacular image, by team ARO (astroaro.fr/en/home/), shows the Flame Nebula designated as NGC 2024.

It is an emission nebula located some 1,500 light-years away towards the constellation of Orion.

➡️ apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap21041...

🔭 🧪 #science

The image features the nice Flame Nebula (NGC 2024), located 1500 light-years away towards the constellation of Orion. It resembles a a blazing fire, with dark dust lanes on the left. The bright star Alnitak, on the far left, lights up the nebula, making the hydrogen gas clouds shine. The image combines three visible color bands and a long exposure in hydrogen light, revealing details. The Flame Nebula is part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

opens a universe of discoveries!

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

From that “red dot,” lasers have revolutionized everything, from artificial guide stars that let telescopes capture sharp images of distant galaxies, to eye surgery.
I’d add laser spectroscopy, which unlocks the secrets of stars. That’s the power of fundamental research: a spark of curiosity

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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The shining star Alnitak, visible here on the far left, radiates energetic ultraviolet light into the Flame Nebula making it glow.

Dark gas and dust in front of the bright part of the Nebula cause the dark network appearing in the center of the glowing gas.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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This spectacular image, by team ARO (astroaro.fr/en/home/), shows the Flame Nebula designated as NGC 2024.

It is an emission nebula located some 1,500 light-years away towards the constellation of Orion.

➡️ apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap21041...

🔭 🧪 #science

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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As a physicist, teacher, and sci communicator with a genuine love for astrophysics & particle physics, I really connect with the insights shared in this thread about the importance of fundamental research.

In addition to the great points already made, I’d like to emphasize

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🔭 🧪 ⚛️ #cosmology

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 4d

As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.

There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · Feb 3

🧵 🧪 #histsci #photography #SciArt
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Amazingly beautiful lenticular cloud (Altocumulus lenticularis) over Etna, taken during the sunset, on February 2020.

Did you know the earliest known use of the noun lenticular cloud is in the 1890s?

Image credit: Marisa Liotta

Image source➡️ bit.ly/3o3M88a

The pic shows an amazingly beautiful lenticular cloud (Altocumulus lenticularis) over Mount Etna, taken during the sunset, on February 2020. The cloud shines in the red light of the sunset like a large smooth hat.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

inspired generations to dream big, sparking interest in STEM and shaping a global sense of possibility.

Fundamental research, like the Moon shot, often yields breakthroughs we can’t predict upfront, but history shows it transforms our world in ways that ripple far beyond the initial goal.
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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

It’s tough to pin down exactly where we’d be without the Apollo program, but its impact is undeniable.
Technologically, it drove innovations like microelectronics, satellite communication, & advanced materials: think of the precursors to modern computers & GPS.
Culturally, landing on the Moon
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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

create a culture of problem-solving that influences everything from policy decisions to tech startups.

Investing in fundamental research is more than just funding knowledge; it’s about nurturing humanity’s ability to dream, innovate, and adapt in a world that’s always changing.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

or the nature of dark energy.

They don’t just satisfy our curiosity about complex topics—they push us to reconsider our role in the universe & spark innovation across various fields.

Furthermore, the critical thinking skills developed in areas like theoretical cosmology

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🔭 🧪 ⚛️ #cosmology

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

that fundamental research is essential for deepening our understanding of the universe’s core principles. These discoveries often shift our perspective and ignite inspiration in future generations.

Take, for example, breakthroughs in cosmology like the cosmic microwave background

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 2d

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As a physicist, teacher, and sci communicator with a genuine love for astrophysics & particle physics, I really connect with the insights shared in this thread about the importance of fundamental research.

In addition to the great points already made, I’d like to emphasize

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🔭 🧪 ⚛️ #cosmology

Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 4d

As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.

There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 4d

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Stunning image captured, at Arches National Park in Utah, by photographer Zach Cooley on 28 October 2020 when the Moon was in waxing gibbous phase with an illumination of 91%.

Precisely, 91% was the percentage illuminated by the Sun.

➡️ www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

🔭 🧪 #science #sciart

The photo shows the Moon in waxing gibbous phase with an illumination of 91%, captured at Arches National Park in Utah, on 28 October 2020. The Moon creates the effect of a giant eye as it passes behind a rock arch.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · Jul 18

This video starts with a wide view of the Milky Way and then zooms into a visualization of data from simulations of orbital motions of gas swirling at about 30% of the speed of light on a circular orbit around Sgr A*, the SMBH at the core of our galaxy.

➡️ www.eso.org/public/unite...

🔭 🧪 #galactic

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 4d

You're spot on about trigonometry being key to nailing this kind of shot! The moon's alignment with the arch looks perfectly planned, likely from a distance like 1 km to get that stunning perspective, creating the optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger.

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 4d

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 4d

The moon appears larger due to an optical illusion created by its alignment with the rock arch and the photo's perspective. It's a common effect in astrophotography, but it's completely real!

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 6d

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Question: "If chimps are so much like us, why are they endangered while humans dominate the globe?"

Goodall: "Well, in some ways we're not successful at all. We're destroying our home. That's not a bit successful."

— #JaneGoodall, 3 Apr. 1934 - 1 Oct. 2025

#ForeverInspiring #LegacyOfHope 🧪

The photo features Jane Goodall and infant chimpanzee Flint reach out to touch each other's hands. Flint was the first infant born at Gombe (Tanzania) after Jane arrived. With him, she had a great opportunity to study chimp development.

Photo source: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/jane-goodall/

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Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 4d

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The waxing gibbous phase lasted about 7 days, with the Moon becoming more illuminated each day until Full Moon, which occurred on 31 October 2020.

Further reading

➡️ earthsky.org/tonight/blue...

➡️ spaceplace.nasa.gov/moon-phases/...

Blue Moon and red Mars on Halloween | Sky Archive | EarthSky

The full moon of October 31, 2020 is the second full moon of a calendar month and therefore carries the name Blue Moon. It's also the smallest full moon of 2020. And it's near red Mars! Watch for it.

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