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Scientist, content creator (YouTube, twitch), comedy, & educator BSBio&Chem,MAT,MS #TheScienceOf #ThisWeekInBS #NASASocial http://PayPal.me/scientistmel

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · Feb 21

Mood…

A picture of wonder woman walking to the White House while it’s snowing. The text reads: to face our enemy once again.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 2d

I just want to follow this up with the fact that I am 51. Most people think I’m in my 30s or early 40s.

I’m not hateful and I’m not miserable. I want everyone to make it and for all of us to have happiness and joy.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 2d

Being hateful and miserable will not only make you ugly, it will also age the hell out of you.

Kindness and joy make people beautiful. Do not let evil assholes take your kindness and joy.

A social media post with pictures of Alexander Skarsgard, Colin Farrell, and Russ Vought.

Text: Thor Benson
@thorbenson.bsky.social
He's the same age as Alexander Skarsgard and Colin Farrell

@georgehahn.com
Holy shit. Russ Vought is 49. I seriously thought this mutherfucker was in his late 60s. Further proof that being a monster will age you hard.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 2d

Heeeeyyyy thanks self care app.

A picture of reflection data showing that work lifted me up and waved me down the most.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 6d

In case you need some support…I’m proud of you

i think you are doing a beautful job figuring out some heavy shit.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 13d

FUCK THE ICE GESTAPO

Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 13d

Big Pharma vs Big Wellness

Who actually is trying to keep you sick? Who benefits the most from your continued patronage?

An infographic with images related to pharmaceuticals and supplements

Text:
BIG PHARMA
VS
BIG WELLneSS
In 1994, Congress stripped the FDA of its power to review supplements for safety and effectiveness. As a result, the number of available supplements jumped from about 4,000 products to nearly 90,000 by 2014.
SNAKE OIL
....
The wellness
industry is nearly 4 times as big as “Big Pharma"
6.3 trillion Big Wellness
1.6 trillion Big Pharma

Deregulation has led to contaminated or mislabeled supplements, risky drug interactions, and unsafe products for babies.

Supplements can still make unproven claims without evidence, duping consumers into buying ineffective, unregulated products.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 14d

Texting fam…
How do we fight? Be gay!

youtu.be/eyqUj3PGHv4?...

Texts.

A: How do we fight the current regime again?

B: Be gay

C: I'll get our routine together.
Just have to get the right costumes

Video: PUNCHROBERT.COM
The YES dance youtu.be

Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 14d

I mean…they sold merch

Who sells T-shirts at a memorial? Grifter fascists do…

A picture of a scantily clad woman standing in front of pyrotechnics

Text: welcome to my husband‘s memorial

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 15d

Johnson and Johnson should sue

A picture of pills and a glass of water. The text reads: Tylenol should sue

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15d

Washington Post reporter Joe Heim confirms this Trump-Epstein “Friendship Month” statue has been placed on the National Mall

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 15d

What causes a rise in autism numbers?

Doin’ it like bunnies on a warm spring day. #Genetics #Autism

A picture of a woman making a gesture that implies sex.

Text: The real cause of autism

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Ned Pyle @nedpyle.com · 15d

It is very easy to boycott local network tv stations and still watch the network national broadcasts after the fact . Just a random for instance: abc.com/show/9bfe2f4...

Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Show - ABC.com

Watch the official Jimmy Kimmel Live! online at ABC.com. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 15d

JFC…I can’t with this today…he’s a global embarrassment.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 15d

A paper on scientists who exhibited autistic traits and changed the way we view and understand the world.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Singular scientists

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 15d

Autism is often found in our best scientists. Autism brains save lives just like neurotypical brains.

A gold background with light circles. Text reads: People with autism are not broken. They are wired differently. They are essential to society as their perspectives help solve the world’s issues.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 16d

How disappointing and sad. I loved his videos…but it seems he doubles down on supporting hatred.

Social media post by Kiffness honoring CK

Social media post by Kiffness losing a sponsorship because he supports CK’s messages

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 16d

Looking at RFK's recent moves, including an attack on the hepatitis B vaccine and on painkillers for pregnant women.

The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers.

This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny.

www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...

RFK Jr's war on vaccines is about shaming women, not helping kids

The MAHA movement regards all childhood ailments as a sign that moms are failing

www.salon.com

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 16d

I don’t recall Jesus saying to pick up your cross on wheels and roll it behind me.

What a way to demonstrate privilege in a blasphemous way.

A social media post with a picture of a man at the CK memorial rolling a cross on wheels with the illusion that he’s carrying it.

The text reads: @tylerjameshi
What a great fucking metaphor they didn't mean to employ
Ravin Boodram
Bearing your cross is a lot easier with wheels.

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BlueVoter @bluevoter24.bsky.social · 17d

That's true! #political #humor

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 17d

This is a gentle reminder that we are actually in a class war not a culture war. Marginalized communities are not your enemy. Look to where the money is going.

A picture of the sunrise in a mountain range. The text reads: hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet. – Maya Angelou

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 18d

You hear it in your head in his voice, don’t you?

A picture of trees in a forest

Text: i see trees of green
green trees there too
i see the trees
and they are green
and i think to myself
i am lost in these woods

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 19d

I had no idea that attending college for one semester meant that you were brainwashed by professors instantly.

That said…MAGA will throw their money at anything that makes them feel good about themselves

A social media post with an image of people wearing a bandage on their right ear emulating Donald Trump.

The text reads: Alex Cole
@acnewsitics
MAGA: He was brainwashed by his professors!

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 19d

Miller clarifies his stance to maintain his masculinity.

A picture of Steven miller with a cursed doll.

Headline reads:
BREAKING
MILLER: I DO NOT "PLAY" WITH PORCELAIN DOLLS l am using the dolls as a conduit to the spirit world. My goal is to have a demon army.

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Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 19d

Extortion innit

Scientist Mel @scientistmel.bsky.social · 19d

He’s a wonderful man. I appreciate his craft. I learn every time I watch his work.

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