Sam
@sltrmn.bsky.social
physics phd student in quantum information • this is not a "professional" account • they/them
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full support for liberal direct action. Red salute 🫡
A massive group of demonstrators is currently forming a human chain around the Kennedy Center following Trump’s threats against it
September 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
full support for liberal direct action. Red salute 🫡
sounds like I need to start making some pretty uhh exceptional proposals
haha what da fuck nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Statem...
September 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
sounds like I need to start making some pretty uhh exceptional proposals
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"A projected 111,000 fewer international students are expected in the U.S. this fall — a more than 9% drop in enrollment.
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
U.S. colleges, universities brace for loss of international students
The Trump administration is capping the length of time international students can legally remain in the U.S., and declines in their enrollment could spell disaster for colleges and universities.
www.wuky.org
August 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
"A projected 111,000 fewer international students are expected in the U.S. this fall — a more than 9% drop in enrollment.
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
Call me crazy but I actually think the job of the Senator from Massachusetts is to represent the perspectives and beliefs of the people of Massachusetts.
August 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Call me crazy but I actually think the job of the Senator from Massachusetts is to represent the perspectives and beliefs of the people of Massachusetts.
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Strangling science.
Scoop: For nearly a year, NSF has struggled to make new grants. Now we know that it will not catch up.
In fact, NSF will award just 6,100 new grants—a 30% y/o/y decline, itself down from a previous avg. of 11,000+. In fact, the last time NSF awarded so few grants was in the early '80s.
In fact, NSF will award just 6,100 new grants—a 30% y/o/y decline, itself down from a previous avg. of 11,000+. In fact, the last time NSF awarded so few grants was in the early '80s.
Exclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decades
The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.
www.nature.com
August 20, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Strangling science.
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Got a dream piece today: I profiled Deb Perelman aka @smittenkitchen.bsky.social about 20 YEARS of food blogging www.weareravenous.com/smitten-kitc...
The Blogosphere Came and Went. Smitten Kitchen Is Still Here.
Deb Perelman has kept Smitten Kitchen going through the rise and fall of blogging, the pivot to newsletters, and the looming specter of AI. She has no intention of stopping.
www.weareravenous.com
August 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Got a dream piece today: I profiled Deb Perelman aka @smittenkitchen.bsky.social about 20 YEARS of food blogging www.weareravenous.com/smitten-kitc...
SAM PLANS TO RECEIVE NOBEL PRIZES IN PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, AND PEACE
$SPCX - SPACEX PLANS MOON FACTORIES POWERED BY HUMANOID ROBOTS
August 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
SAM PLANS TO RECEIVE NOBEL PRIZES IN PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, AND PEACE
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July 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is just to say
I have OCRed
the text
thet was in
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and whicb
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seamhing
for "breahtast"
Fargme ms
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the text
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and whicb
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for "breahtast"
Fargme ms
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What the fuck are the orchestrations on this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner????
July 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
What the fuck are the orchestrations on this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner????
Haven't seen a French defense this weak since the Maginot line
July 18, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Haven't seen a French defense this weak since the Maginot line
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Really interesting tidbits in this latest NYT focus group
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Really interesting tidbits in this latest NYT focus group
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I know its been said but Cabo Verde's astounding performance might actually be underrated
the World Cup final will be between two teams that Cape Verde played even through 90 minutes
July 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I know its been said but Cabo Verde's astounding performance might actually be underrated
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Conceptualizing an English announcer who yells "M8888888" like Andres Cantor yells "goooal" whenever someone scores.
July 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Conceptualizing an English announcer who yells "M8888888" like Andres Cantor yells "goooal" whenever someone scores.
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"To lose her on a morning commute at an intersection the city has explicitly documented as dangerous for years is just an unmitigated tragedy, a systemic failure."
Deaths like Louisa's occur because our leaders prioritize the convenience of drivers over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
Deaths like Louisa's occur because our leaders prioritize the convenience of drivers over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
‘Systemic failure’: Crash that killed Boston transit planner sparks furor over road safety efforts - The Boston Globe
Residents and public officials alike have been concerned about pedestrian and cyclist safety on the stretch of Tremont Street in Mission Hill near Parker Street for years.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM
"To lose her on a morning commute at an intersection the city has explicitly documented as dangerous for years is just an unmitigated tragedy, a systemic failure."
Deaths like Louisa's occur because our leaders prioritize the convenience of drivers over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
Deaths like Louisa's occur because our leaders prioritize the convenience of drivers over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
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The ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo deserves the same fury as Renee Good and Alex Pretti
July 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo deserves the same fury as Renee Good and Alex Pretti
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egypt played argentina to a draw, even though they were screwed by the refs they should still be proud
July 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
egypt played argentina to a draw, even though they were screwed by the refs they should still be proud
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Who asked for James Corden? Who brought his name up? Who said: I think what this needs is more James Corden? Who loves James Corden? Who likes James Corden? Who tolerates James Corden? What place does James Corden have in a free society?
July 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Who asked for James Corden? Who brought his name up? Who said: I think what this needs is more James Corden? Who loves James Corden? Who likes James Corden? Who tolerates James Corden? What place does James Corden have in a free society?
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Egypt absolutely got screwed this game.
This isn't a game.
This is FIFA making sure Argentina advances.
This isn't a game.
This is FIFA making sure Argentina advances.
July 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Egypt absolutely got screwed this game.
This isn't a game.
This is FIFA making sure Argentina advances.
This isn't a game.
This is FIFA making sure Argentina advances.
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This should be a 3 2 game and all these fuckers know it
July 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
This should be a 3 2 game and all these fuckers know it
So are they just going to try to rig every game for Argentina for the rest of the tournament? Like what's the endgame here, this team clearly just isn't actually that good.
July 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
So are they just going to try to rig every game for Argentina for the rest of the tournament? Like what's the endgame here, this team clearly just isn't actually that good.
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I am hearing that on his deathbed Lionel Messi received the light of Islam and unhesitatingly recited the Shahada. Even now he looks down on the Ummah from the gardens of Jannah. Truly there is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet!
July 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I am hearing that on his deathbed Lionel Messi received the light of Islam and unhesitatingly recited the Shahada. Even now he looks down on the Ummah from the gardens of Jannah. Truly there is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet!
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After review, Egypt has committed the unforgivable penalty of increasing its lead over Argentina. No goal.
July 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
After review, Egypt has committed the unforgivable penalty of increasing its lead over Argentina. No goal.