Amanda Weltman
@weltwoman.bsky.social
Physicist/Astrophysicist in Cape Town, South Africa
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I’m gobsmacked. This is appalling harassment of a black woman who is an EXPERT. She was maintaining neutrality and drawing her conclusions about the conflict from evidence and data. That is exactly what an expert should always do. The entire UN body is in question.
February 3, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I’m gobsmacked. This is appalling harassment of a black woman who is an EXPERT. She was maintaining neutrality and drawing her conclusions about the conflict from evidence and data. That is exactly what an expert should always do. The entire UN body is in question.
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When Mia was freed, she declared to the world, “We will dance again.”
When Emily was freed, she turned her injury into a symbol of resilience 🤟.
When Liri was freed, her first message to the world was heart hands 🫶.
These girls are more than survivors—they are heroes.
When Emily was freed, she turned her injury into a symbol of resilience 🤟.
When Liri was freed, her first message to the world was heart hands 🫶.
These girls are more than survivors—they are heroes.
January 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
When Mia was freed, she declared to the world, “We will dance again.”
When Emily was freed, she turned her injury into a symbol of resilience 🤟.
When Liri was freed, her first message to the world was heart hands 🫶.
These girls are more than survivors—they are heroes.
When Emily was freed, she turned her injury into a symbol of resilience 🤟.
When Liri was freed, her first message to the world was heart hands 🫶.
These girls are more than survivors—they are heroes.
This could only be written by a Republican! Way to guarantee continued Democrat losses!
Dear Democrats,
Nothing will change until the progressive left is given the chance to lead your party. The 80+ people must pass the torch. Until that happens, I shall keep not blessing you with the outcome you want—victory.
Sorry,
God
Nothing will change until the progressive left is given the chance to lead your party. The 80+ people must pass the torch. Until that happens, I shall keep not blessing you with the outcome you want—victory.
Sorry,
God
January 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This could only be written by a Republican! Way to guarantee continued Democrat losses!
Today’s adventures in snorkeling, I made a new buddy friend though he was quite shy. He seemed more orange in person too.
December 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Today’s adventures in snorkeling, I made a new buddy friend though he was quite shy. He seemed more orange in person too.
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This was eloquently pointed out by physicist JJ Thomson more than a century ago.
If you want R&D to truly thrive in this country, you have to encourage both, but not by tying them more closely together. 3/3
If you want R&D to truly thrive in this country, you have to encourage both, but not by tying them more closely together. 3/3
December 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
This was eloquently pointed out by physicist JJ Thomson more than a century ago.
If you want R&D to truly thrive in this country, you have to encourage both, but not by tying them more closely together. 3/3
If you want R&D to truly thrive in this country, you have to encourage both, but not by tying them more closely together. 3/3
Sfing for Channukah and I really do think there should be a cinnamon sugar room scent. YUM!
December 27, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Sfing for Channukah and I really do think there should be a cinnamon sugar room scent. YUM!
Accurate!
Why is it that when I need to force-reboot my computer by holding down the power button, it feels like I'm choking
it until it passes out? 😏
it until it passes out? 😏
December 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Accurate!
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Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.
December 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.
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Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
December 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
My legendary father - "Egyptologists and Astronomers welcome."
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 AM
My legendary father - "Egyptologists and Astronomers welcome."
Today was an example in showing up. I was not feeling it at all. Exhausted and drained from a few rough nights, I just wanted to sleep - but I think it is important to show up for the team so I went and did the things and it was the right thing to do. Sometimes good to remember that. Just show up.
December 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Today was an example in showing up. I was not feeling it at all. Exhausted and drained from a few rough nights, I just wanted to sleep - but I think it is important to show up for the team so I went and did the things and it was the right thing to do. Sometimes good to remember that. Just show up.
People would rather have Covid than eat Natto? Letting myself out now...
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM
People would rather have Covid than eat Natto? Letting myself out now...
It is almost as if lifestyle factors matter?
🧪Cancer fact of the day: Peto's paradox has led scientists to explore if humans can suppress cancers as effectively as larger mammals do. Elephant cells are more vigilant for cancer than ours, and take potential mutational threats more seriously.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/12/c...
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/12/c...
December 3, 2024 at 11:23 AM
It is almost as if lifestyle factors matter?
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New gravitational-wave results from MeerKAT 📡
Reassuringly, like other pulsar timing arrays, they are seeing evidence for a signal (still at evidence for level, not at detection level)
Interesting, their amplitude seems larger than others. Is it growing?
arxiv.org/abs/2412.01153
🔭🧪⚛️
Reassuringly, like other pulsar timing arrays, they are seeing evidence for a signal (still at evidence for level, not at detection level)
Interesting, their amplitude seems larger than others. Is it growing?
arxiv.org/abs/2412.01153
🔭🧪⚛️
December 3, 2024 at 10:09 AM
New gravitational-wave results from MeerKAT 📡
Reassuringly, like other pulsar timing arrays, they are seeing evidence for a signal (still at evidence for level, not at detection level)
Interesting, their amplitude seems larger than others. Is it growing?
arxiv.org/abs/2412.01153
🔭🧪⚛️
Reassuringly, like other pulsar timing arrays, they are seeing evidence for a signal (still at evidence for level, not at detection level)
Interesting, their amplitude seems larger than others. Is it growing?
arxiv.org/abs/2412.01153
🔭🧪⚛️
How do I change the view size of gmail? Google tells me only how to fix the font size, and I cannot undo what my toddler has done! HELP SOS!
December 2, 2024 at 10:18 AM
How do I change the view size of gmail? Google tells me only how to fix the font size, and I cannot undo what my toddler has done! HELP SOS!
So .. pardoning your own son. Right ? wrong? I would absolutely do it but I’m not president material.
December 2, 2024 at 9:37 AM
So .. pardoning your own son. Right ? wrong? I would absolutely do it but I’m not president material.
Yesterday I baked my usual batch of challah and babka but with sourdough starter as base. I usually ensure I put everything in by just keeping track of the number of ingredients. 7 ingredients for challah. I notices the dough was softer than usual but attributed it to the sourdough starter.
November 30, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Yesterday I baked my usual batch of challah and babka but with sourdough starter as base. I usually ensure I put everything in by just keeping track of the number of ingredients. 7 ingredients for challah. I notices the dough was softer than usual but attributed it to the sourdough starter.
My 3yo wants to learn to type and in her learning she has made the font size bigger on my laptop and while I can actually see it all better - it is driving me nuts and I need to reverse it so it is all small and hard to see again!
November 29, 2024 at 7:26 AM
My 3yo wants to learn to type and in her learning she has made the font size bigger on my laptop and while I can actually see it all better - it is driving me nuts and I need to reverse it so it is all small and hard to see again!
Last night I attended my kid's gala concert at school. I can see where these incredible choirs come from. The investment in the arts at primary school level is phenomenal and clearly pays off dividends in later creative endeavours. I am still kvelling!
November 29, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Last night I attended my kid's gala concert at school. I can see where these incredible choirs come from. The investment in the arts at primary school level is phenomenal and clearly pays off dividends in later creative endeavours. I am still kvelling!
It is incredibly emotional and emotive to hear the students cheering and ululating for the students who have won the academic excellence awards. These kids know how to cheer for eachother - even when they themselves do not get to "win". What a lesson! #AIMS.
November 28, 2024 at 10:17 AM
It is incredibly emotional and emotive to hear the students cheering and ululating for the students who have won the academic excellence awards. These kids know how to cheer for eachother - even when they themselves do not get to "win". What a lesson! #AIMS.
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Follow @weltwoman.bsky.social to keep up with the amazing astro education & research happening in South Africa!
With my shiny new profile, I am going to tell you all about a very special place, not far from the Southern most tip of the African continent. It is a place that draws students from around Africa and professors from around the world. You might think I am talking about the gorgeous Muizenberg beach..
November 28, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Follow @weltwoman.bsky.social to keep up with the amazing astro education & research happening in South Africa!
I am going to have to share a video clip - I cannot convey the beauty of the #AIMS choir with words! How many mathematicians do you know that can sing with such soul? video loading...
November 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I am going to have to share a video clip - I cannot convey the beauty of the #AIMS choir with words! How many mathematicians do you know that can sing with such soul? video loading...
Ooh and while I have next to no reach here - maybe those of you that do can please amplify - If you love the idea of studying transients, gravity and cosmology close to, ok sometimes on, the beach - then please - apply for our postdoc at HEPCAT! inspirehep.net/jobs/2845928
INSPIRE
inspirehep.net
November 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Ooh and while I have next to no reach here - maybe those of you that do can please amplify - If you love the idea of studying transients, gravity and cosmology close to, ok sometimes on, the beach - then please - apply for our postdoc at HEPCAT! inspirehep.net/jobs/2845928
I love hearing AIMS people talk - now up is Prof Karin-Therese Howell, a gifted mathematician and phenomenal leader here at AIMS. The reaction of the students to her wise words tells you everything
November 28, 2024 at 9:36 AM
I love hearing AIMS people talk - now up is Prof Karin-Therese Howell, a gifted mathematician and phenomenal leader here at AIMS. The reaction of the students to her wise words tells you everything