Susan Smith
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Since 2015, the amount of Sargassum in the northern Sargasso Sea has decreased by more than 90%.
The Northern Sargasso Sea Has Lost Much of Its Namesake Algae - Eos
There’s less than a tenth as much Sargassum as there was a few years ago, a shift that may be linked to increasing sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico.
eos.org
January 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Since 2015, the amount of Sargassum in the northern Sargasso Sea has decreased by more than 90%.
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Here is the original WWII-era "Army Talk" given to troops on how to recognize fascism.
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! : Army Orientation Branch: Information and Education Division : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
March 24, 1945. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 Fascism! A sheet printed and distributed by the United States War Department as an educational tool for...
archive.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Here is the original WWII-era "Army Talk" given to troops on how to recognize fascism.
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
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‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🦑🌎🧪
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🦑🌎🧪
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This is one of those things that more people should know about, right @msmedicaid.bsky.social ???? The same applies at SSA to be honest. If you feel like we fucked up, appeal it every time. 👏👏👏👏
January 10, 2026 at 4:44 AM
This is one of those things that more people should know about, right @msmedicaid.bsky.social ???? The same applies at SSA to be honest. If you feel like we fucked up, appeal it every time. 👏👏👏👏
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A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
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Just now: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
ICE ultimately denied the members their due right to oversight.
ICE ultimately denied the members their due right to oversight.
January 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Just now: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
ICE ultimately denied the members their due right to oversight.
ICE ultimately denied the members their due right to oversight.
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
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Public, shareable toolkit on proposed seabed mining near the Mariana Trench. The U.S. offshore energy agency is taking public input on possible mineral leasing off the Northern Mariana Islands—comments due Jan 12, 2026. Includes where to comment, petitions, shareable posts, and community events.
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Public, shareable toolkit on proposed seabed mining near the Mariana Trench. The U.S. offshore energy agency is taking public input on possible mineral leasing off the Northern Mariana Islands—comments due Jan 12, 2026. Includes where to comment, petitions, shareable posts, and community events.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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Albatross wingspans can reach 3 m. They are incredible to watch as they glide effortlessly without flapping, using the energy in the wind. #marineexplorer #saef_arc #aurora_expeditions #sydney_science flic.kr/p/2rQUpAs 🧪🦑
Albatross wingspan
Albatross wingspans can reach 3 m. They are incredible to watch, as they glide effortlessly without flapping, using the energy in the wind. Antarctic expedition 2025
flic.kr
January 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Albatross wingspans can reach 3 m. They are incredible to watch as they glide effortlessly without flapping, using the energy in the wind. #marineexplorer #saef_arc #aurora_expeditions #sydney_science flic.kr/p/2rQUpAs 🧪🦑
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Hereditary Chief T̕łaḵwagila David Mungo Knox of the Fort Rupert First Nation, also known as the Kwakiutl First Nation, says he wants DFO to discuss fisheries management with #coastal First Nations before allowing commercial #fishing. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
Vancouver Island First Nations criticize DFO for lack of consultation on krill fishery opening | CBC News
First Nations on northern Vancouver Island are criticizing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for a lack of consultation prior to opening commercial krill fishing in what they say are "fragi...
www.cbc.ca
January 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Hereditary Chief T̕łaḵwagila David Mungo Knox of the Fort Rupert First Nation, also known as the Kwakiutl First Nation, says he wants DFO to discuss fisheries management with #coastal First Nations before allowing commercial #fishing. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca
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Good morning ppl! Confused about what vaccines are now covered & which ones are not? They are all still covered by the gov and insurance plans. YOU CAN STILL GET THEM ALL. They just want you to think you shouldn’t need to. Here is a quick info graphic by the NYT of the vaccines they are reccomending
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Good morning ppl! Confused about what vaccines are now covered & which ones are not? They are all still covered by the gov and insurance plans. YOU CAN STILL GET THEM ALL. They just want you to think you shouldn’t need to. Here is a quick info graphic by the NYT of the vaccines they are reccomending
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Report from Georgia that gives a picture of what’s happening with influenza.
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Georgia sees rise in hospitalizations, deaths due to aggressive flu strain - The Current
Georgia has seen a significant increase in flu-associated hospitalizations and deaths since October, with the CDC recommending the flu vaccine for people over six months old, including pregnant women ...
thecurrentga.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Report from Georgia that gives a picture of what’s happening with influenza.
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
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It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
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If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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1 January 1926 | A Polish Jew, Leon Weintraub, was born in Łódź.
In #Auschwitz from August 1944.
He was transferred to Groß-Rosen, Flossenbürg & Natzweiler-Struthof.
He was liberated on 23 April 1945 near Donaueschingen.
He became a doctor.
Today he turns 100.
Happy birthday!
In #Auschwitz from August 1944.
He was transferred to Groß-Rosen, Flossenbürg & Natzweiler-Struthof.
He was liberated on 23 April 1945 near Donaueschingen.
He became a doctor.
Today he turns 100.
Happy birthday!
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
1 January 1926 | A Polish Jew, Leon Weintraub, was born in Łódź.
In #Auschwitz from August 1944.
He was transferred to Groß-Rosen, Flossenbürg & Natzweiler-Struthof.
He was liberated on 23 April 1945 near Donaueschingen.
He became a doctor.
Today he turns 100.
Happy birthday!
In #Auschwitz from August 1944.
He was transferred to Groß-Rosen, Flossenbürg & Natzweiler-Struthof.
He was liberated on 23 April 1945 near Donaueschingen.
He became a doctor.
Today he turns 100.
Happy birthday!
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Deep-sea ‘hotels’ reveal 20 new species hiding in Pacific Ocean twilight zone near Guam
Deep-sea ‘hotels’ reveal 20 new species hiding in Pacific Ocean twilight zone near Guam
A transparent goby fish drifted through the darkness, its skeleton visible through paper-thin skin. Nearby, a sea slug wore yellow polka dots like a party dress, while an orange fish with bulging…
news.mongabay.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Deep-sea ‘hotels’ reveal 20 new species hiding in Pacific Ocean twilight zone near Guam
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December 29, 2025
December 29, 2025
In an appearance on New York’s WABC radio on Friday, President Donald J.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:40 AM
December 29, 2025
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You’ve got a few days left to get your annual National Parks pass without Trump’s face on it.
December 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
You’ve got a few days left to get your annual National Parks pass without Trump’s face on it.
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The days between December 25 and January 1 are the Lanthanides and Actinides of the Gregorian calendar
December 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The days between December 25 and January 1 are the Lanthanides and Actinides of the Gregorian calendar
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Oh don't mind me just assembling a regular page of reference images for today's serious work in science communication.
December 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Oh don't mind me just assembling a regular page of reference images for today's serious work in science communication.