Top image with Jerry saying, "You're crying because of Artemis II?" Bottom image with George saying, "The spirit of space travel got to me." Jerry then says, "Alright."

Pillars of creation as taken by JWST. But with googly eyes added to the pillars and floating santa hats on top. Don't ask...

Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

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The Case of the Tiny Tyrannosaurus Might Have Been Cracked

My latest for @nytimes.com! For 40 years, paleontologists have grappled over whether a small tyrannosaur — named Nanotyrannus — was its own animal, or simply a teenage T.rex. The debate has been ... contentious. Which is why it's so fun to finally be able to say this:

Folks? Nanotyrannus is real.

These Enigmatic ‘Fossils’ Could Rewrite the History of Life on Earth Controversial evidence hints that complex life might have emerged hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought—and possibly more than once

In 2010, a scientist argued that 2.1 billion-year-old African specimens showed complex life appearing 500 million years ahead of schedule. His critics say they are — literally — fool's gold. At stake? The question of when and how complex life arose at all.

My cover story (!) for @sciam.bsky.social!

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

teach more history in law schools

Seconding the Metropolitan! A great pen.

AAP's immunization recommendations are based only in the science, the needs of children, and the care that pediatricians have for the children in every community. If you have any questions about our recommended schedule, reach out to your pediatrician.
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As I said when this broke in 2023, the second lawyers got involved I knew we would be good to go

Everyone in this movie is the best they have ever or will ever look

Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.

Germ theory is “widely accepted” because we’ve been able to see germs with a microscope since 1650.

Fortunately the rocket would break apart before triggering the consequences of Eru Iluvatar

Look I’m a lifelong Tolkien person but it’s not exactly SUBTLE in its themes!

@jdmortenson.bsky.social This is when I was like oh they’ve never read any of it

I was literally only spared a moment like this because of CPUS!

Study Finds a Steep Drop in Mothers’ Mental Health

The mental health of mothers in the U.S. declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, according to a new study published on Tuesday.

Right, so say, just theoretically, I was emotionally compromised.

An article that lives forever in my nightmares.

Who won 'Survivor?' What to know about the winner in the Season 48 finale After spending 26 days living in Fiji on meager supplies and facing grueling challenges, a $1 million winner was crowned "sole survivor."

Kyle Fraser, '21, won Survivor 48!!!

www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.

Astronomers detected a possible signature of life on a planet orbiting a star 120 light-years away.

THEY ARE DOING SANCTUARY MOON

THIS IS NOT A DRILL

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This man deserves better than to have to explain basic reading comprehension every twelve minutes.

Journos / lawyers / profs if you aren’t following Sam yet you should be, indispensable expertise grounded commentary for the present moment