Alyssa W.
@scorpius69.bsky.social
Alt account for more academia, photography/art, history, tennis & hoops. Studying International Relations at Harvard ES. Primary account is large & very heavy on politics: @alyssa667.bsky.social
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Samples from the 90-million-year-old peatland sediments in Antarctica reveal that fire dynamics in the earliest peatlands of the warm, CO₂-rich Cretaceous era closely resembled those of modern ecosystems, according to a paper in Communications Earth & Environment. go.nature.com/3V5GSG0 #Paleosky 🌎🧪
September 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Samples from the 90-million-year-old peatland sediments in Antarctica reveal that fire dynamics in the earliest peatlands of the warm, CO₂-rich Cretaceous era closely resembled those of modern ecosystems, according to a paper in Communications Earth & Environment. go.nature.com/3V5GSG0 #Paleosky 🌎🧪
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One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪🌎
One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says
Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summit
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪🌎
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Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes
Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music who was also much cherished for her philanthropy, has died aged 80.
Her death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
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🌺 Job Opportunity: University of Hawaiʻi Senior Research Associate - Native Plant Materials Development
👨🎓 Bacc.& 3-6y experience
🕚 FT temp, annually renewable pending performance and/or funding
📆 Closing - 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
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👨🎓 Bacc.& 3-6y experience
🕚 FT temp, annually renewable pending performance and/or funding
📆 Closing - 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawa...
Career Opportunities at the University of Hawai'i | University of Hawai'i
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July 29, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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The Terai region of India, a vital home for tigers, stretches roughly 5,000km². However, only around 1,800km² is currently protected, leaving tigers vulnerable.
We're challenging supporters to work together and collectively cover 5,000km, a distance inspired by this landscape.
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We're challenging supporters to work together and collectively cover 5,000km, a distance inspired by this landscape.
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July 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Terai region of India, a vital home for tigers, stretches roughly 5,000km². However, only around 1,800km² is currently protected, leaving tigers vulnerable.
We're challenging supporters to work together and collectively cover 5,000km, a distance inspired by this landscape.
1/2
🐅 🌏
We're challenging supporters to work together and collectively cover 5,000km, a distance inspired by this landscape.
1/2
🐅 🌏
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When OG Anunoby was 8, he begged his father, a finance professor, for a basketball hoop.
Dr. Anunoby asked his son what sort of return he expected on his investment.
OG's pitch: buy it, and I'll practice every single day. 20 years later, the returns are still compounding.
(via Dovi Safier)
#NBA
Dr. Anunoby asked his son what sort of return he expected on his investment.
OG's pitch: buy it, and I'll practice every single day. 20 years later, the returns are still compounding.
(via Dovi Safier)
#NBA
June 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
When OG Anunoby was 8, he begged his father, a finance professor, for a basketball hoop.
Dr. Anunoby asked his son what sort of return he expected on his investment.
OG's pitch: buy it, and I'll practice every single day. 20 years later, the returns are still compounding.
(via Dovi Safier)
#NBA
Dr. Anunoby asked his son what sort of return he expected on his investment.
OG's pitch: buy it, and I'll practice every single day. 20 years later, the returns are still compounding.
(via Dovi Safier)
#NBA
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#Hockney has died aged 88, was widely considered Britain’s greatest living artist.
#Photo
David Hockney and Joni Mitchel
nypost.com/2026/06/12/u...
#Photo
David Hockney and Joni Mitchel
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June 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
#Hockney has died aged 88, was widely considered Britain’s greatest living artist.
#Photo
David Hockney and Joni Mitchel
nypost.com/2026/06/12/u...
#Photo
David Hockney and Joni Mitchel
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Adored David Hockney and have seen his work all over the world. But as former long term LA gal I always identify him with the bright sun of Southern Cal— swimming pools and Palm Springs. And as dog lover hard to think of any artist more identified with one breed. www.myartbroker.com/artist-david...
Man’s Best Friend: David Hockney's Love for Dachshunds | MyArtBroker | Article
Explore how David Hockney's dachshunds affected his work, deeply influencing his vibrant paintings and celebrating the inseparable bond with man’s best friend.
www.myartbroker.com
June 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Adored David Hockney and have seen his work all over the world. But as former long term LA gal I always identify him with the bright sun of Southern Cal— swimming pools and Palm Springs. And as dog lover hard to think of any artist more identified with one breed. www.myartbroker.com/artist-david...
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New rule, if you're a "how is diversity our strength???" dipshit you are not allowed to root for the team whose star player is an agnostic biracial frenchman representing a majority hispanic city bsky.app/profile/eric...
Ted Cruz’s prediction: Spurs in Six
June 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
New rule, if you're a "how is diversity our strength???" dipshit you are not allowed to root for the team whose star player is an agnostic biracial frenchman representing a majority hispanic city bsky.app/profile/eric...
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Rest in peace to a coaching legend.
His teams played a style that made me fall in love with the game...it was truly beautiful.
395 wins as Kings head coach and 8 straight playoff appearances.
Thinking about him and his family today.
His teams played a style that made me fall in love with the game...it was truly beautiful.
395 wins as Kings head coach and 8 straight playoff appearances.
Thinking about him and his family today.
June 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Rest in peace to a coaching legend.
His teams played a style that made me fall in love with the game...it was truly beautiful.
395 wins as Kings head coach and 8 straight playoff appearances.
Thinking about him and his family today.
His teams played a style that made me fall in love with the game...it was truly beautiful.
395 wins as Kings head coach and 8 straight playoff appearances.
Thinking about him and his family today.
Attn: DFW
I'm attending Talarico for Texas's event, “⭐ The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour: Plano” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/talaricofort...
I'm attending Talarico for Texas's event, “⭐ The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour: Plano” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/talaricofort...
⭐ The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour: Plano · Talarico for Texas
## Join James Talarico for The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour in Plano!
Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors to hear from James about taking his fight against Big Money and corruption to Washi...
www.mobilize.us
May 27, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Attn: DFW
I'm attending Talarico for Texas's event, “⭐ The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour: Plano” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/talaricofort...
I'm attending Talarico for Texas's event, “⭐ The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour: Plano” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/talaricofort...
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The heavyweight matchup between the NBA’s two best teams more than lived up to its billing. bit.ly/4wD9RPQ
May 19, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The heavyweight matchup between the NBA’s two best teams more than lived up to its billing. bit.ly/4wD9RPQ
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, according to the team, his agency and the NBA. He was 29.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, according to the team, his agency and the NBA. He was 29.
bit.ly
May 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, according to the team, his agency and the NBA. He was 29.
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I 3D modeled the Proaza Hydroelectric Power Plant r/brutalism
May 13, 2026 at 6:14 AM
I 3D modeled the Proaza Hydroelectric Power Plant r/brutalism
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College students boo a commencement speech comparing AI to the Industrial Revolution and cheer when she says "a few years ago AI was not a factor in our lives."
The kids are alright. 😎
The kids are alright. 😎
May 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
College students boo a commencement speech comparing AI to the Industrial Revolution and cheer when she says "a few years ago AI was not a factor in our lives."
The kids are alright. 😎
The kids are alright. 😎
Canvas is back- a wild last week of school- gained an extra day for a Final paper (at the cost of my data. 🫤)
May 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Canvas is back- a wild last week of school- gained an extra day for a Final paper (at the cost of my data. 🫤)
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Unearthed reports reveal that RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
May 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Unearthed reports reveal that RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...
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In our new in-depth interview, Steven Drozd discusses getting kicked out of the the Flaming Lips during addiction treatment, his 33-year history in the band, his forthcoming solo debut album, and more
"It’s Strange To Be Talking About the Flaming Lips In The Past Tense": An Interview With Steven Drozd
"It’s strange to be talking about the Flaming Lips in the past tense."
stereogum.com
May 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
In our new in-depth interview, Steven Drozd discusses getting kicked out of the the Flaming Lips during addiction treatment, his 33-year history in the band, his forthcoming solo debut album, and more
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The Spurs obliterate the Timberwolves with a 38-point margin of victory, evening the series 1-1.
May 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The Spurs obliterate the Timberwolves with a 38-point margin of victory, evening the series 1-1.
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Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections.
Every state should be doing this.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
www.americanprogress.org/article/addr...
Every state should be doing this.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
www.americanprogress.org/article/addr...
Addressing Questions Surrounding Hawaii's Bold Move To Undo Citizens United
Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its long-dormant legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections—and the legal questions raised about the move have clean answers.
www.americanprogress.org
May 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections.
Every state should be doing this.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
www.americanprogress.org/article/addr...
Every state should be doing this.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
www.americanprogress.org/article/addr...
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Raise your hand if you remember when the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets from the NBA playoffs last night.
May 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Raise your hand if you remember when the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets from the NBA playoffs last night.
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It really is the best. Outside of the human driven content control/moderation, the search actually works which is all too rare these days.
Reddit’s crowd control feature rocks. Little ai booster dumbasses will spam 100 times and none of their posts show up and then they get banned
May 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM
It really is the best. Outside of the human driven content control/moderation, the search actually works which is all too rare these days.
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The WNBA embarks on its 30th season armed with a fresh CBA, ratified after months of negotiations, and a series of TV agreements that start in 2026 and pay far more than the league’s previous set of deals.
WNBA Team Values 2026: Valkyries Lead, Average Jumps 59%
The average WNBA team is worth $427 million, while the Golden State Valkyries rank first for the second straight year at $850 million.
www.sportico.com
May 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The WNBA embarks on its 30th season armed with a fresh CBA, ratified after months of negotiations, and a series of TV agreements that start in 2026 and pay far more than the league’s previous set of deals.