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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait

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SCIENCE! I love this stuff.

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I use likes for bookmarks; no endorsement implied. He/him.

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Zach Weinersmith @ZachWeiner · Feb 27, 2023
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Anyone have a favorite pop cosmology book that goes through the history of the universe from a physics perspective?
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Feb 27, 2023
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The Five Ages of the Universe: Inside the Physics of Eternity
by Fred Adams and Greg Laughlin
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Jan 24, 2023
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Interesting article about how many of us are still using outdated thinking when it comes to home appliance use.

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We still use appliances like it’s 1970. There’s a better way.
by Michael J. Coren
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Jan 24, 2023
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READ THIS WHOLE THREAD. Especially if you're a student looking for a college degree. Hank and John are just… amazing, amazing people. They make the world better.

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In 2010 my brother and I started posting educational videos because we had run out of ideas for our vlog. Today, with @ASU and @Google, we’re launching gostudyhall.com a path from YouTube to real, transferable college credit, and I want to talk abou
by Hank Green
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Jan 12, 2023
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Hey, some good climate news: @PopSci has an article on how you can use the Inflation Reduction Act to get tax credits for buying electric vehicles, getting solar power for your house, and buying things like a heat pump and insulated windows!

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How the Inflation Reduction Act can help you save cash and energy
by Zayna Syed
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Dec 1, 2022
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Looking for books for kids? Emily has a must-read thread.

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For many many years I've reviewed and recommended kids' books about space. After a couple-year hiatus, I'm finally back at it! I'll use this thread to review and recommend books to give to kids of all ages, or to libraries or schools. #EmilysSpaceBo
by Emily Lakdawalla
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Phil (I have a SubStack link in bio) Plait @BadAstronomer · Nov 8, 2022
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This is a pretty fun and interesting read!

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What We Did Waaay Before Twitter
by David Friedman
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