Not for sure, though my current understanding is that insufficient heat flux to maintain vigorous convection in a core is a leading idea. No plate tectonics, so interior thermal dynamics not really likely Earth’s.

How does one get the attention of this person with the tranquilizer gun? Because….I could really use an involuntary nap?

I use this gif (with attribution!) any time I give an overview of exoplanet detection methods - thanks for this incredibly useful resource!

Yes! This is *exactly* how I feel!

I had a dream this morning where I publicly screamed at Summers to fuck off…so yeah

4/ Summers is welcome to publish papers via peer review like anyone else. He should not be a leader of the profession, given plums such as invited publications, lectures, made integral to programmatic policy statements, etc. Doing so implies that gross sexism is regarded as triviality.

Fuck this guy. He and every institution that gave him a platform for his shitty takes and behavior for *decades* can get right in the bin.

I admire your gentleness and patience with your outdoor kitties. It’s so rewarding when they finally trust. 😻