What happens when you put a snake in shag carpeting with some little soft, bendable posts in the way (and also it can't see the posts). If you answered: "It behaves like a light particle moving through a diffraction grating" then congratulations! You win! Let's talk about SNAKE DIFFRACTION.

Think of space-time as a giant fabric. Gravity waves are ripples in that fabric caused by violent, high-energy events billions of light-years away. We're talking about colliding black holes, merging neutron stars, or massive exploding stars warping space itself.

The 'global winter' produced by airborne ash & smoke would have been particularly devastating for animals already hungry & planning for a summer of bountiful foraging, probably magnifying the extinctions caused. And the paddlefish, at least those not buried in ash in North Dakota, kept on swimming.

But if food becomes scarce, they do something extraordinary: they come together to form a much larger organism. They totally merge protoplasm, becoming a multinucleated cell called a plasmodium, which rapidly goes from microscopic to MACROSCOPIC (up to 5 sq meters!). This becomes a fruiting body.

You're looking at a Rainbow Tripod Fish (genus Bathypterois) observed on a blackwater dive near Cozumel, MX. This species demonstrates "ontogenetic vertical migration": young of this species mimic jellyfish near the surface, but descend in depth as they age. (📷: Frida Yolotzin, Blackwater Cozumel)

Toby the African pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) is taking a dust bath at the Cincinnati Zoo. Birds secrete oil from a uropygial gland ('preen gland') that is antimicrobial, conditions & adds waterproofing. A dust bath helps remove this oil so a fresh layer can be applied.

Sassafras is a lover. Every December, he offers mealworms to the women in his life (the zoo staff) as part of courtship involving a special hoot & food gifts. Screech owls are socially monogamous, mate for life, but they repeat courtship behaviors every winter in preparation for mating.

How can you even know when a jellyfish is sleeping? Is there snoring involved? Pajamas? Let's define sleep using three criteria: 1. Behavioral quiescence 2. Reduced response to stimuli 3. Active maintenance of this quiescent state Quiescence here meaning "quiet, at rest".

This definitely forbidden gummy is in fact a moth larva of genus Olona (possibly Olona zolotuhini). It's *normal* to want to know what flavor it is, but the answer, unfortunately is "pain". Most species in this family are covered in tiny stinging spines connected to poison glands. (📷: Janice Ang)

This viral video clip captured by Dean Boshoff of a desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) highlights one aspect of their behavior: Their terrifying WAR CRY or alarm cry. (sound on) Let's learn a bit more about this African frog that lives along the sandy desert coast along Namibia & South Africa.

#Maga #trump #trending #viral #fyp #congratulations #Liberals #democrats #conservatives #news #today

“Investing in global health preparedness, supporting international coordination through organizations like WHO and strengthening local health systems are not acts of charity,” stresses IDSA spokesperson krutikakuppalli.bsky.social. Watch our new press briefing: https://bit.ly/4eXKLF1

Terminator 2 Skynet Scene (LTX 2.3 Bad Acting Cut) #terminator2 #sarahconnor #arnie #skynet #aivideo

Counting down to the end of the launch discount on my slow cinema club The Film Thread. Half price till the end of today. Come chat about nuclear testing sending the world spinning off its axis! (thankfully only in Val Guest's movie not for real😁) vickilesley.substack.com/subscribe #filmsky #nukesky

When Colin Allred decided to run for Senate, he kicked North Texans to the curb and started voting with Republicans, abandoning Democratic values. He voted to pass the Laken Riley Act and voted for a bill to make it harder for people to pay bail. We just can't trust Colin Allred. #TX33

Unlike our draft-dodging President, I served in combat. As a veteran, when I hear Trump's goons using military terms to describe America's streets—I find it disgusting.

Councillors have rubber-stamped plans for £100m redevelopment of the Templemore Sports Complex. Plans include Olympic sized eight-lane pool, poolside sauna, teaching pool, toddler Pool. Water recreation facilities will include family flumes, café www.derryjournal.com/news/environ...

A speeding motorcyclist attempts a dangerous stunt but loses control. The bike slides out, launching him into a concrete barrier as it crashes behind him, showing how quickly a thrill can turn into disaster. #reels #viral #CaughtOnCamera #ExtremeSports #unexpected

Let’s go back to sleep. Go away Tuesday your bugging me!! #dog #sleep #blanket #goodnight #gn

TODAY IS SATURDAY: 2 pm on Court Street in Binghamton, New York.

Early Rust compiler errors tried helping but often confused everyone. #rust #debugging #compiler

baseball discourse on bluesky dot app today

Why are you waiting until your relationship is destroyed? You don't do that in any area of your life. Don't wait until there's crisis because maintenance is easier than repair.

How many ICE agents does it take to change a car tire? Spotted last week near Ingraham High School in Seattle.

Defend Loosdrecht "Er zijn wat fakkels die kant opgegaan waardoor er vuur is ontstaan in de bosjes. De politie en brandweer hielden netjes afstand, want na 22 dagen staan de meesten achter ons." Leugens, zie gedrag van demonstranten: brandweer tegenhouden, politie uitschelden.

Current global circumstances have brought about clear changes between Hong Kong and mainland China. In the past, Hong Kong people and mainlanders went from closeness to opposition; now many mainlanders are beginning to calm down,

#nature #nature-beauty #very-nice #world-beauty #beautiful-planet #mountains #river

On June 2nd we are taking back our city. The days of allowing homeless criminals to vandalize and destroy property are over. mayorpratt.com @Street_People_of_LA

BREAKING: Fights break out and objects thrown between pro-Palestinian protesters and Zionists near land auction for stolen Palestinian land in Brooklyn.

Digital Dark Ages or Renaissance? AI can either set us free or hold us back. 💡 Will we use it for progress, education, and innovation? ❌ Or will fear paralyze us? Europe must choose: Knowledge or regression? #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

Andrew Sissons of Nesta explains why political fears about shifting costs between gas and electricity are slowing electrification in the UK. #Electrification #EnergyPolicy #ElectricityPrices #UKEnergy

Hot Tea, Watercoloring, Ocean Sounds & Good Food 🫖🎨🌧️ #surftrip #indonesia #mentawai #alaia #rainyday #villa #rain #

'We've reduced our energy usage by 75%' A heat pump and solar panels boosted author and retrofit guru Judith Leary Joyce's home's value by £92,000 and drastically improved the energy efficiency of her previously draughty terraced house.

Keep the mom’s cool this weekend! Florida is Baking under a heat dome through Day. The combo of heat and humidity will drive feels like temps over 100° in many spots! A preview of summer… although a touch of drier air will make things more comfortable by midweek. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!

Film: Red Dawn (2012) [PG-13] Studio: Open Road Films Character: Jed Eckert Actor: Chris Hemsworth Director: Dan Bradley Screenwriters: Carl Ellsworth and Jeremy Passmore Timestamp: 1:17:53 cinematicfbombs.com/2025/11/18/2...

If you’re struggling with unhealthy habits and feeling stuck, remember—you are not alone. I’ve witnessed countless people take the first step, make progress, and transform their lives. Perfection isn’t the goal; progress is.

Political disagreements have torn families apart. #DisagreeHealthier exists because how we talk to each other shapes the health of all of us.

If I had to recommend just one book for Founders & Entrepreneurs…📚 #BookWorm #Bookstagram #Books #Founder #Entrepreneur #Strategy #Communications #Operations #SauderStrategy

#KelseyandRemi pushups If you die and a nuclear blast you want to go out strong What if there was a disabled military or like a community service where people like me (on psych meds)? Remi decided to join me a few seconds in

Scoop Jackson set an example for me in public service. We both had the privilege of representing Washington’s 2nd District in Congress and he worked hard for the people and communities he represented. I am honored to be the recipient of the 2026 Henry M. Jackson Award.

Kostiantynivka. To truly appreciate the value of these images, you need to walk at least part of this path in someone else’s shoes

Didn’t think owls came out before dark, but I hear this one hootin’ all the day in afternoon the past few weeks in the backyard, and I finally caught a picture of them

Graham Platner's misleading health care claims

The Pirates win it on a walk-off two-run homer from Bryan Reynolds

My buddies were there to show support.

And that’s before we get to, contraception fails, ectopic pregnancies happen, assault is not the victims choice. #news #currentevents #birthcontrol

I visited MAAC Project to hear about their work to support San Diego families and to hang out with the kids - the cutest meeting of my week. Head Start programs nationwide have lost funding due to the Republican shutdown. It’s past time to come back to Washington and pass a budget.

🐬 Momento mágico vivido en la bahía de San Juan de Luz. #bahía #SanJuanDeLuz #delfines #bañistas #verano #viral 📹 @cendrinemarty

@ladyjulia1997.bsky.social Nee das hat eigentlich Grunzi nicht vor. Die Tusse kann mir gestohlen bleiben. 🐖freut sich auf die Windeln, es kleidet ihn ja besonders gut, vor allem der Nässeschutz aus Kunststoff -wird grausam- ... In meinem letzten Video: Grunzinchen als Sissy Drops für immer.

White Sox grab the lead in the seventh! Tigers are at risk of being swept

Build 364 is live with some HUGE updates: - 10 (yes 10) new ground missions! - Planets now have random events, starting with Void tears that players need to close for Residuum rewards - Void ships got a full balance pass and can now fire missiles Full patch notes are on our website.

What’s deep water solo? Free solo is a type of climbing with no safety ropes. Deep water solo, also called Psycho Bloc, is free soloing over water. That way, falling hurts a little less! In Cairn’s free upcoming summer DLC, On The Trail, you can try it for yourself!

Introducing THE POD UNIVERSE with Dylan & Dalton, a weekly show about stories and storytelling. Join us as we construct an original sci-fi cinematic universe one script at a time. We’re now a proper video series on YouTube, as well as an audio podcast on all platforms. thepoduniverse.com

I'm not sure how many are aware that this is happening. But we should be extremely concerned about this. We should not be integrated with the Israeli military. As a matter of fact, we should've cut Israel off decades ago. But right now, it's imperative to Americas survival.✂️✂️ #SheShed

Remember this? Well Cuba now has no power, and Trump is talking about 'taking Cuba'. What is his end goal? What does he want?

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Our health care is broken! The people of Oregon need to ban together to fight back against Medicaid cuts and build a better future together! HCAO, partnering with Indivisble East Portland is sounding the alarm. We need universal health care now. Join us June 7th at 3pm in Dawson Park for our rally!

Born on this day in 1950 was Robert James Zdarsky, better known as character actor and film producer, Robert Z'Dar. Robert suffered from cherubism, a condition resulting in an enlarged jawline. He is best known for the cult horror film Maniac Cop (1988) and Samurai Cop (1991). #OnThisDay #botd

Después de varios años de sequía, el estado de las balsas de La Palma tras las lluvias va a propiciar un verano tranquilo en la isla.