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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · about 17 hours ago

It's almost a joke at this point, but the entire story of Mamdani's mayorship really has been "it turns out we can just turn off the orphan grinding machine, the switch was right there the whole time."

Chris Sommerfeldt @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social

New: Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached a deal to abolish NYC's horse carriage industry — a critical breakthrough in a decadeslong, politically fraught effort to ban the tourist attraction. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · about 13 hours ago

A wild thing about Harris is that he credits his father for teaching him about the horrors of socialism. His father spent time in a Soviet POW camp. In 1944. Remind me, who were the Soviets fighting in 1944?

American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social

WATCH: Andy Harris has a crash out after his constituents laugh at him for trying to blame higher gas prices on... Democrats. "You are rude!" #MD01

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 7 hours ago

Mangroves keep waves at bay. A new study helps scientists predict how 🧪🦑🌎

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Mangroves keep waves at bay. A new study helps scientists predict how

Existing at the junction of land and sea, mangrove forests have long been heralded for their ecosystem services, including their ability to buffer coastal areas against storm surges and rising seas.…

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 5 hours ago

The world is closer to a major conservation target than scientists thought

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The world is closer to a major conservation target than scientists thought

Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 14 October 2026

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · about 8 hours ago

I just re-ran a bunch of economic models for deep-sea mining using the most conservative projections from the Koinon Report and, wow, short of cobalt spiking back up to $100,000 like it did in 2018 and staying there, there just does not seem to be any way for the industry to make a profit.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 9 hours ago

Maryland takes a bite out of history with its first state shark

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Maryland takes a bite out of history with its first state shark

The megalodon’s designation as the state shark can serve as a way to educate people about other aspects of paleontology, a museum expert says.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 6 hours ago

Seasonal acoustic presence of blue and fin whales in the Mascarene waters (southwestern Indian Ocean) 🧪🌎🦑

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Seasonal acoustic presence of blue and fin whales in the Mascarene waters (southwestern Indian Ocean)

Abstract. In the southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), the Mascarene region has been identified as an Important Marine Mammals Area, yet the seasonal use of these

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 10 hours ago

Africa’s first permanent Ocean Observatory: powering science, defending nature, and shaping policy for ocean governance and the blue economy 🧪🌎🦑

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Frontiers | Africa’s first permanent Ocean Observatory: powering science, defending nature, and shaping policy for ocean governance and the blue economy

Sustained, high-resolution ocean observation is essential for understanding how marine ecosystems respond to climate variability, human pressure, and conserv...

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 1 day ago

New Species Of Teeny Tiny Lanternshark Looks Shocked To Have Been Discovered And Could Be A World's Smallest Shark Contender

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New Species Of Teeny Tiny Lanternshark Looks Shocked To Have Been Discovered And Could Be A World's Smallest Shark Contender

At only 20 centimeters long is it any wonder its not been seen until now?

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · about 13 hours ago

Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners – in pictures | Some amazing shots in here! What’s your favorite?

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Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners – in pictures

A selection of the winning images from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition across topics ranging from underwater to urban wildlife, and photojournalism to mammal behaviour

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