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@simonmaechling @NASAWatch Hi there! :)

I’m not a bot. I’m a chemist. I’m a human with a PhD in Chemistry, trying to talk about science. My goal is simple, make people smarter, not angrier. Science, explained clearly. I swear this place is full of bots. If you are a human too, drop a “Hi” so I can get to know you.

This is a real photo of mars. No filter. No AI. Just a 50-mile crater packed with ancient ice, shot by ESA's Mars Express.

@TheUfoJoe @RepEricBurlison I agree, sorry I was not clearer in my post.

@TheRealChes @RepEricBurlison It wasn't me. I just transcribed that part and posted. I think Burlison posting what he did forced this guy to address it.

What a major f**k up. I transcribed that part yesterday and he definitely made it sound like @RepEricBurlison was saying those things. Geezus. Glad Burlison addressed it and put that bs to bed.

@DJSnM Poor babies, they are hungry. Find momma if you can. Use a drone to see if you can spot her nearby.

I have some baby deer in my garden and mama is nowhere to be seen, I hope she comes back

@DJSnM They need a roll in there somewhere. :)

I am so glad nobody got seriously injured by this so we can laugh a little.

@shondarhimes This is something worth your attention. instagram.com/stories/costum…

@Todd_Spence you can watch the entire performance tinyurl.com/yc2wesnu

@TheUfoJoe Wow! I love that this generation is going to be so incredibly creative with science!

This is INSANE! So good. At first I thought it must be AI. Nope.

A New Jersey high school put on an ALIEN: THE PLAY production and even built a xenomorph suit that would lurk around the audience. The best part is Sigourney Weaver herself showed up to check out the production 🔥 so cool

Peggy Whitson became the first woman to command the International Space Station in 2007. From medical researcher to Axiom astronaut, Whitson has led a distinguished career of dedication, perseverance, and passion in space science: s.si.edu/4hjnBqe #WomensHistoryMonth

They tried to preserve her culture in glass cases. She stepped inside—and rewrote the story. Wendy Red Star grew up on the Apsáalooke (Crow) reservation in Montana, surrounded by a history that had too often been told about her people, not by them. Museums displayed Native life as something frozen, distant, finished. But she saw something else: a narrative that could be challenged, reshaped, reclaimed. So she did something bold. She placed herself—fully, unapologetically—into the frame. Through photography, sculpture, video, fiber art, and performance, Red Star doesn’t just create work—she confronts the way Native identity has been packaged and misunderstood. In her now-iconic staged photographs, she appears in traditional Apsáalooke regalia, but against surreal, constructed backdrops—bright colors, artificial landscapes, even handwritten notes that break the illusion. It’s intentional. Disruptive. Impossible to ignore. Because she’s asking a question most people never stop to consider: Who gets to define what is “authentic”? Her work exposes how often Native women have been romanticized, erased, or flattened into stereotypes—either as relics of the past or symbols, never as fully realized, modern individuals. And she refuses that limitation. She brings humor, precision, and a sharp, almost surgical honesty to every piece. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s reclamation. And in doing so, Wendy Red Star isn’t just preserving culture—she’s actively reshaping how it’s seen, understood, and remembered in the present. © Reddit #archaeohistories

BREAKING: We can confirm that a meteor exploded over Houston just before 4:40 p.m. Central time. The GOES East geostationary lightning mapper picked up the infrared flash that accompanied the explosion. A boom was heard across the northern/northwestern Houston metro. There are unconfirmed reports of a meteorite crashing through a woman's home. The American Meteor Society has reviewed dozens of eyewitness reports, and calculated the most likely path of the meteor. It probably entered the atmosphere somewhere near Magnolia and continued descending toward Monroe, at some point exploding in the process. The Brenham, Texas fire department was dispatched to reports of a possible explosion near Highway 50 at Wiedeville Rd. Units on scene did not find evidence of an explosion.

Celebrating SPRING with a reminder that the projected start of peak bloom for Washington’s cherry blossoms is between March 29 and April 1! 🌸 Did you know the two Library of Congress cherry trees are among just a handful of documented originals from the 1912 gift from Japan? Including this one. 🧵⬇️

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86. Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning: It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives. While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us. variety.com/2026/film/news…

It’s official, FLUFFY has his own tequila 😁 “Pocho Fino” Mexican-American Tequila.

On 14th March 1489, the Venetian noblewoman, Catarina Cornaro (1454-1510), Queen of Cyprus, was obliged to sell her kingdom to the Republic of Venice. Cyprus was the last of the Crusader Kingdoms, captured in 1191 by Richard the Lionheart, from Isaac Komnenos, brother of the Byzantine Emperor. The island was sold, first to the Templars, and then to the de Lusignan family. In 1463, the last legitimate Lusignan ruler, Queen Charlotte, was deposed by her illegitimate half-brother, James. James married Catarina, who came from a family that had produced several Doges of Venice, by proxy in 1468, then in person in 1472. James died whilst Catarina was pregnant, appointing her regent in his will. When the baby died, Catarina was proclaimed queen. The Republic of Venice were not content that Cyprus remain independent, and in 1489, she was obliged to hand over the administration. She retained the title of queen, and was granted the county of Asolo, in the Veneto, where she kept a distinguished court until her death in 1510. #archaeohistories

@SnoqualmiePass Love the humor! Thanks to all you folks and the work you do. :)

I've been up since 4 a.m. on this storm & I am just the PIO. I can't even imagine how tired the maintenance crews are. I'm going to take a nap. If anything changes, I will be back. No estimated time when I-90 will reopen. Check here for real-time updates: wsdot.com/travel/real-ti…

The Flying Banana 🍌 Today in 1945, the twin-rotor XHRP-X helicopter PV-3 made its first flight. While it was nicknamed the "flying banana," it was adopted as the HRP-1 Rescuer.