Gerard
@gerardbernard.bsky.social
Just another minstrel trying to entertain my friends
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“Recovering her story is important because it allows her scientific contributions to be appropriately recognised. Perhaps more importantly, her story reminds us that women have belonged in quantum physics from the beginning.” 🧪
In 1977, American physicist John H. Van Vleck won the Nobel prize for his work on magnetism. In his Nobel lecture, amid a discussion of rare earth elements, one sentence leaps out:
"Miss Frank and I made the relevant calculations."
Who was Amelia Frank?
theconversation.com/who-was-amel...
"Miss Frank and I made the relevant calculations."
Who was Amelia Frank?
theconversation.com/who-was-amel...
Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist
In the 1930s, this quantum mechanical pioneer faced obstacles that still confront women in physics today.
theconversation.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“Recovering her story is important because it allows her scientific contributions to be appropriately recognised. Perhaps more importantly, her story reminds us that women have belonged in quantum physics from the beginning.” 🧪
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
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Forensics: Welcome to less than fair justice reform in TX. A man was wrongfully convicted — that’s why Texas paid $2.5M.🧪
The was built on false testimony and suppressed evidence. — Read on www.statesman.com/opinion/columns/your-voice/article/opinion-man-wrongfully-convicted-that-s-21250976.php
The was built on false testimony and suppressed evidence. — Read on www.statesman.com/opinion/columns/your-voice/article/opinion-man-wrongfully-convicted-that-s-21250976.php
A man was wrongfully convicted — that’s why Texas paid $2.5M | Opinion
Courts found the case against Allen Andre Causey was built on false testimony and suppressed evidence.
www.statesman.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Forensics: Welcome to less than fair justice reform in TX. A man was wrongfully convicted — that’s why Texas paid $2.5M.🧪
The was built on false testimony and suppressed evidence. — Read on www.statesman.com/opinion/columns/your-voice/article/opinion-man-wrongfully-convicted-that-s-21250976.php
The was built on false testimony and suppressed evidence. — Read on www.statesman.com/opinion/columns/your-voice/article/opinion-man-wrongfully-convicted-that-s-21250976.php
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Dr. Nancy Roman 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 NASA's space #astronomy program.
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
December 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Dr. Nancy Roman 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 NASA's space #astronomy program.
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
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Trumps government is the domestic terrorists he is always warning you about.
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Trumps government is the domestic terrorists he is always warning you about.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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The Sun’s fiery surface, a tattooed tardigrade, rare red lightning and more. Check out Nature's picks for the best science images of 2025: spklr.io/63322BQTNq
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The best science images of 2025 — Nature’s picks
The Sun’s fiery surface, a tattooed tardigrade, rare red lightning and more.
spklr.io
December 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Sun’s fiery surface, a tattooed tardigrade, rare red lightning and more. Check out Nature's picks for the best science images of 2025: spklr.io/63322BQTNq
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Baby Otter showing off his rolling skills. He’s been practicing all year, and all that hard work has really paid off. #Professional
December 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Baby Otter showing off his rolling skills. He’s been practicing all year, and all that hard work has really paid off. #Professional
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When the GOP wasn't evil.
December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When the GOP wasn't evil.
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Hey, middle school science educators! Are you in need of a lesson idea for January?💡
Discover with your students how two ant eggs can have the exact same genes, but one grows up to be a worker and another a queen. 🐜
Discover with your students how two ant eggs can have the exact same genes, but one grows up to be a worker and another a queen. 🐜
How Do Ants Crown A Queen?
Discover how genotype and environment shape ant development.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Hey, middle school science educators! Are you in need of a lesson idea for January?💡
Discover with your students how two ant eggs can have the exact same genes, but one grows up to be a worker and another a queen. 🐜
Discover with your students how two ant eggs can have the exact same genes, but one grows up to be a worker and another a queen. 🐜
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We now have an Entire Executive Branch that belongs locked up in a mental institution or prison for the rest of their lives.
youtu.be/u4LRxj4CHfI?...
youtu.be/u4LRxj4CHfI?...
Latest Disgraceful Stunt Proves Entire White House Is Mentally Unstable
YouTube video by Farron Balanced
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We now have an Entire Executive Branch that belongs locked up in a mental institution or prison for the rest of their lives.
youtu.be/u4LRxj4CHfI?...
youtu.be/u4LRxj4CHfI?...
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“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it."
Norman Maclean
#VT365 #NaturePhotography
#Poetry
Norman Maclean
#VT365 #NaturePhotography
#Poetry
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it."
Norman Maclean
#VT365 #NaturePhotography
#Poetry
Norman Maclean
#VT365 #NaturePhotography
#Poetry
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According to federal law, domestic terrorist activities involve “ideologically driven crimes committed by individuals in the U.S. that are intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence the policy or conduct of a government." When will the regime be formally classified as such?
December 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
According to federal law, domestic terrorist activities involve “ideologically driven crimes committed by individuals in the U.S. that are intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence the policy or conduct of a government." When will the regime be formally classified as such?
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This is my experience with them, as well. And no doubt yours, too. Thanks, Fox "news" and all the other disinformation platforms, for completely destroying the cultural fabric of America in exchange for...what, tax breaks for billionaires and endless civil war? Great.
December 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This is my experience with them, as well. And no doubt yours, too. Thanks, Fox "news" and all the other disinformation platforms, for completely destroying the cultural fabric of America in exchange for...what, tax breaks for billionaires and endless civil war? Great.
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Bill Clinton is garbage, but the assault weapon ban needs to be reinstated.
December 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bill Clinton is garbage, but the assault weapon ban needs to be reinstated.
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What the hell did I (not) watch last night?!?
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
What the hell did I (not) watch last night?!?
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Otter goes undercover….
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Otter goes undercover….
Man, this song takes me back
Nemesis by Shriekback is one of my favourite tracks of all time www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMM...
Shriekback - Nemesis (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ShriekbackVEVO
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December 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Man, this song takes me back