The Elements of Marie Curie How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel, 2024
The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Galileo's Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the many young women trained in her laboratory who were launched into stellar scientific careers of their own.
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Hurricane Milton hits tonight, and it’s past the point of evacuation. Creators are still there.
We might not hear from them for a while if Milton knocks out power and communicates like Hurricane Helene did. “Life-threatening” hurricane-force winds and flash floods are on the way, the National Hurricane Center warns.
mastodon.social/@Wileymiller/1… Wileymiller@mastodon.social - There is now a link set on my GoComics homepage to the Cartoonists for Kamala art auction to make it easier to get there. Please pass it along to family and friends.
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Eh, question... what's their charges? Murder? Treason?
The official human rights authority in the kingdom, the Saudi Human Rights Commission, also falsely claimed that child defendant Mustafa al-Darwish, who was sentenced to death for protest-related offences, was over 19 at the time of the crimes.But Reprieve and ESOHR provided evidence that proved he was in fact under 18. Darwish was executed on 15 June 2021 despite the evidence.
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Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas is our Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year! 🏆 #WPY60
His up-close image ‘Life Under Dead Wood’ depicts the fruiting bodies of slime mould and a tiny springtail. 😮
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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I think you're right, but they forked Chrome instead, so it's a modified version of the Gecko engine. So unfortunately that also breaks add-on support:(
I totally agree with the OP that this energy would be better spent by joining forces with other projects.
A Tribute #ForTinu: Honoring Her Legacy
How do you write a memorial for a friend who touched countless lives and left an indelible mark on the world and on you personally? As I began to reflect on Tinu’s legacy, it was through many tears, breaks, and profound gratitude. Writing this feels surreal and difficult because it makes the loss real. My dear Tinu, I hope my words do you justice as to how much you meant to me, your family, your friends, and our community.
This Exhibition Is Betting That You Don't Know Frida Kahlo as Well as You May Think
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-exhibition-is-betting-that-you-dont-know-frida-kahlo-as-well-as-you-may-think-180985214/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Administration Confirms Fight Between Haverhill High Students, but Calls Related Rumors Untrue
Rumors surrounding a fight between students at Haverhill High School near the end of the school day Wednesday appear to be largely exaggerations. Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta confirmed for WHAV that a fight did take place, but reports of weapons were said to be unfounded.
Starting to play with the #Mastodon 4.3 CSS, adding a few minor tweaks here and there. Here's what I've got so far, comments and suggestions welcome.
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Anyone else doing anything fun with styles?
The Eyewall:
"I can not say this loud enough: If water exits Tampa Bay as we saw with Ian and Irma, do not, I repeat, *do not* go into or near the bay to gawk. This one is coming in much closer to Tampa and it’s possible a wall of water comes rushing back in at some point. You will be trapped."
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Yesterday I briefly wrote up the mass market killer app for AI. I know this is it. Ten years from now people will think everyone always knew it. Before you click the link pause for a moment and think about it. Hint: Google s...
Chopin and His World by Jonathan D. Bellman & Halina Goldberg, 2017
A new look at the life, times, and music of Polish composer and piano virtuoso Fryderyk ChopinFryderyk Chopin (1810–49), although the most beloved of piano composers, remains a contradictory figure, an artist of virtually universal appeal who preferred the company of only a few sympathetic friends and listeners.
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