Heather Johnston
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archive.is/kQ63p Here in the Silicon Valley a high school is now famous for insisting that burning firewood produces oxygen and cellulose, not heat and light. The principal and school board both backed up their incompetent teacher. Did no one pay attention in middle school science class?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
archive.is/kQ63p Here in the Silicon Valley a high school is now famous for insisting that burning firewood produces oxygen and cellulose, not heat and light. The principal and school board both backed up their incompetent teacher. Did no one pay attention in middle school science class?
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When a young man planning to attend the University of Chicago for his Ph.D. program to research battery materials learned of STEM fundIng challenges at the university, he chose to accept a pay cut for a Ph.D. program at the University of Cambridge instead.
When a young man planning to attend the University of Chicago for his Ph.D. program to research battery materials learned of STEM fundIng challenges at the university, he chose to accept a pay cut for a Ph.D. program at the University of Cambridge instead.
Some Students Weigh Leaving the U.S. for College
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May 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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When a young man planning to attend the University of Chicago for his Ph.D. program to research battery materials learned of STEM fundIng challenges at the university, he chose to accept a pay cut for a Ph.D. program at the University of Cambridge instead.
When a young man planning to attend the University of Chicago for his Ph.D. program to research battery materials learned of STEM fundIng challenges at the university, he chose to accept a pay cut for a Ph.D. program at the University of Cambridge instead.
Many horrible things in the news this week for US science research. PhD programs rejecting previously accepted students is the most personal for me as most of my PhD was funded by the National Science Foundation. Most horrifying: Nature poll says 75% of US scientists are considering leaving.
I avoid posting politics on LinkedIn, but this letter speaks to the impact… | Rick Lawrence | 10 comments
I avoid posting politics on LinkedIn, but this letter speaks to the impact that the President's policies will have on the recruitment and training of… | 10 comments on LinkedIn
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April 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Many horrible things in the news this week for US science research. PhD programs rejecting previously accepted students is the most personal for me as most of my PhD was funded by the National Science Foundation. Most horrifying: Nature poll says 75% of US scientists are considering leaving.
Recommended reading for fans of the scientific method, that illustrates experimental design with 8 tea cups, 4 of each type. Fisher is perhaps "the single most important figure in 20th century statistics". doi.org/10.1214%2Fss...
March 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Recommended reading for fans of the scientific method, that illustrates experimental design with 8 tea cups, 4 of each type. Fisher is perhaps "the single most important figure in 20th century statistics". doi.org/10.1214%2Fss...
This is who we are now. Canada and some European countries have issued travel advisories for the US, because their citizens were detained for weeks by ICE after "visa mixups." Young UK woman needing a work visa for a home stay, was locked up like a criminal rather than sent home.
America has always been a bastion of freedom, holding the line against tyranny at home and abroad. No longer. Trump has placed us on the other side of that wall.
Wall
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March 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is who we are now. Canada and some European countries have issued travel advisories for the US, because their citizens were detained for weeks by ICE after "visa mixups." Young UK woman needing a work visa for a home stay, was locked up like a criminal rather than sent home.
We woke up to snow yesterday. We're only at around 2500', but we are at the summit. #santacruzmountains
March 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We woke up to snow yesterday. We're only at around 2500', but we are at the summit. #santacruzmountains
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I’ll give it a shot.
Clever.....you should try writing.
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I’ll give it a shot.
Please enjoy some humor in the midst of some very sad current events. denmarkification.com
Help Denmark Buy California – Because Why Not?
Buy it from Trump, the bigliest crowdfunding ever
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March 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Please enjoy some humor in the midst of some very sad current events. denmarkification.com
This billboard in San Jose got me worried that they might try to kill Smokey.
My Dad worked for the Forest Service every summer during high school and college. Smokey is 80 years old, about the same as my father would be if he were still alive. smokeybear.com #Missoula #smokejumper #onlyyou
My Dad worked for the Forest Service every summer during high school and college. Smokey is 80 years old, about the same as my father would be if he were still alive. smokeybear.com #Missoula #smokejumper #onlyyou
February 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This billboard in San Jose got me worried that they might try to kill Smokey.
My Dad worked for the Forest Service every summer during high school and college. Smokey is 80 years old, about the same as my father would be if he were still alive. smokeybear.com #Missoula #smokejumper #onlyyou
My Dad worked for the Forest Service every summer during high school and college. Smokey is 80 years old, about the same as my father would be if he were still alive. smokeybear.com #Missoula #smokejumper #onlyyou
Just north of Yellowstone Park 85% of National Forest workers in two districts were laid off. "Just three full-time employees remain in both the Yellowstone and Bozeman ranger districts to manage 19 rental cabins, 60 bathrooms, 21 campgrounds and other infrastructure spread across 1 million acres."
'There is no one left': Custer Gallatin National Forest workers reeling from job losses
The cuts weren’t isolated. Across the seven ranger districts that comprise the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Knight said she has heard of at least 32 terminations as of Monday.
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February 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Just north of Yellowstone Park 85% of National Forest workers in two districts were laid off. "Just three full-time employees remain in both the Yellowstone and Bozeman ranger districts to manage 19 rental cabins, 60 bathrooms, 21 campgrounds and other infrastructure spread across 1 million acres."
About 75% of the federal budget is mandatory or debt interest, and 13% is defense. Thus we're currently cutting from tiny 1% line items.
What if, instead of destroying NPS, NSF, NIH, USAID, etc., we took the same amount from defense?
Would anyone even notice?
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What if, instead of destroying NPS, NSF, NIH, USAID, etc., we took the same amount from defense?
Would anyone even notice?
www.cbpp.org/charts/the-m...
The Majority of the Budget Goes for Health, Social Security, and Defense | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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February 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
About 75% of the federal budget is mandatory or debt interest, and 13% is defense. Thus we're currently cutting from tiny 1% line items.
What if, instead of destroying NPS, NSF, NIH, USAID, etc., we took the same amount from defense?
Would anyone even notice?
www.cbpp.org/charts/the-m...
What if, instead of destroying NPS, NSF, NIH, USAID, etc., we took the same amount from defense?
Would anyone even notice?
www.cbpp.org/charts/the-m...
Google is normalizing Stay at Home Dads in this Gemini Superbowl Ad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7e6...
Some families have two moms or two dads, some families have two working parents, and some families are like ours where Dad stays home and Mom goes to work.
What does your husband do?
Some families have two moms or two dads, some families have two working parents, and some families are like ours where Dad stays home and Mom goes to work.
What does your husband do?
Dream Job | Google Pixel SB Commercial 2025
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February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Google is normalizing Stay at Home Dads in this Gemini Superbowl Ad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7e6...
Some families have two moms or two dads, some families have two working parents, and some families are like ours where Dad stays home and Mom goes to work.
What does your husband do?
Some families have two moms or two dads, some families have two working parents, and some families are like ours where Dad stays home and Mom goes to work.
What does your husband do?
If you would like your map changed back, you can vote in 2028, or you can tell Google that you are in Mexico: www.google.com/preferences?...
February 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
If you would like your map changed back, you can vote in 2028, or you can tell Google that you are in Mexico: www.google.com/preferences?...
Here is the official Google statement in this topic: blog.google/products/map... Although any opinions expressed here are my own, I believe this is similar to how Taiwan and other disputed names are handled by Google Maps.
Gulf of America name change in the U.S. — what you’ll see in Maps
In the U.S., the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has officially updated “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.” As we announced two weeks ago and consistent wi…
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February 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Here is the official Google statement in this topic: blog.google/products/map... Although any opinions expressed here are my own, I believe this is similar to how Taiwan and other disputed names are handled by Google Maps.
Image is actually from Trump's first term, but apparently #CalExit is back. CA Governor approved petition to put CalExit on the ballot in 2028.
February 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Image is actually from Trump's first term, but apparently #CalExit is back. CA Governor approved petition to put CalExit on the ballot in 2028.
Our school drop off this morning was a bit of a dumpster fire. losgatan.com/truck-haulin...
Truck hauling trash caught fire on Highway 17 | Los Gatan | Los Gatos, California
Just after 7am today, the California Highway Patrol posted on Twitter about a traffic operation on Highway 17, north of Alma Bridge Road. “A truck hauling trash caught fire,” a spokesperson for the ag...
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February 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our school drop off this morning was a bit of a dumpster fire. losgatan.com/truck-haulin...
Great new ad for Severance starring the CEO of Apple: x.com/BenStiller/s...
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January 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Great new ad for Severance starring the CEO of Apple: x.com/BenStiller/s...
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If you haven't already, today is a good day to go get your library card.
January 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you haven't already, today is a good day to go get your library card.
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Just popping back on here to share some fun news: HOW TO KILL AN ASTEROID just got a rave 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review by the BBC Sky at Night Magazine, which is just delightful.
If you need some hope on this strange day, you could do worse than reading my book about scientists working to save the world. :)
If you need some hope on this strange day, you could do worse than reading my book about scientists working to save the world. :)
January 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just popping back on here to share some fun news: HOW TO KILL AN ASTEROID just got a rave 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review by the BBC Sky at Night Magazine, which is just delightful.
If you need some hope on this strange day, you could do worse than reading my book about scientists working to save the world. :)
If you need some hope on this strange day, you could do worse than reading my book about scientists working to save the world. :)
We're having a Nerf gun and sleepover party this weekend with a group of 13-14 year old boys. Glad to see this skeleton that my husband has been moving around the property since October finally helping out. #lifeinthewoods
January 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We're having a Nerf gun and sleepover party this weekend with a group of 13-14 year old boys. Glad to see this skeleton that my husband has been moving around the property since October finally helping out. #lifeinthewoods
Waiting for the boys to ask for surfing lessons. O’Neill Surf Shop in Santa Cruz Closes After 25 Years www.theinertia.com/surf/oneill-...
O'Neill Surf Shop in Santa Cruz Closes after 25 Years
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January 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Waiting for the boys to ask for surfing lessons. O’Neill Surf Shop in Santa Cruz Closes After 25 Years www.theinertia.com/surf/oneill-...