The civilization that would die if such threats were carried out is our own.

So many favorites in this thread, but haven’t seen this one yet.

A promotional flyer for a seminar hosted by NSF and NCAR. It features a satellite in space. The text reads: "Keeping space safe: Understanding the impacts of space weather on satellite orbits." The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM MT at the NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Boulder, CO. A QR code and headshot of the speaker, Nick Pedatella, are included.

To prevent collisions of satellites and other "space junk," we need to predict the weather in space, just like we predict the weather on Earth. Join the NSF NCAR Explorer Series (virtually or in-person) to learn more about how researchers do that: https://edec.ucar.edu/events/space-debris

Kaleb Horton

A collection of Kaleb's writing put together by his family. www.kalebchorton.com

A graphic displays the text "three yeas after I.M. Pei was chosen as architect, ground is officially broken at the Mesa Lab site."

In 1964 under the shadow of the Flatirons, ground was broken on Table Mesa for the Mesa Lab site! The NSF NCAR Archives meticulously restored and housed the video reel of the groundbreaking silent film, which can be viewed on YouTube!

https://www.archives.ucar.edu/exhibits/ncar-timeline

Und thus, modernity comes to a close just like it started, with a guy ranting at windmills

I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war

Please read

www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...

Join us for a critical conversation on the future of U.S. atmospheric science.

UCAR President Antonio Busalacchi hosts this town hall on what’s at stake if NSF NCAR is dismantled.

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3:30 PM WINDSTORM UPDATE: Winds still very strong in/near the terrain, but eastward push of strong winds didn't happen. Winds should be retreating west/uphill over the next 1-3 hours. Fire danger remains elevated through 6PM.

104 MPH is the winner so far at NCAR Mesa Lab in south Boulder! #COWX

NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research: Science for a resilient, sustainable society YouTube video by NSF NCAR & UCAR

We're working to chart a path forward for a resilient society. 🌎 At NSF NCAR, we are committed to advancing our understanding of Earth system science, from the ocean to the exosphere, for the betterment of our planet.

Get to know us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=swGs...

The outpouring of scientists sharing stories about their time at NCAR or collaborations with researchers there really tells you all you need to know about how central an institution to climate and weather research it is. It feels like every scientist I know (and hundreds I don’t!) have a connection

Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.

A deeply dangerous — and blatantly retaliatory action against Colorado — by the Trump administration.

NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.

We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.

Have you heard? The Geoscience Data Exchange platform is running and ready for community use! Designed to accelerate discovery and collaboration, GDEX ensures that scientific data are accessible and preserved for the research community, increasing discoverability and enabling collaboration.

And in that pause between pitch and contact - longer than logic, shorter than hope - we remembered why baseball existed long before we judged a sport's value by viral moments and betting apps. It is the romance of failure. The mortal beauty of trying and missing seven times out of 10 and still being considered great. It is the only sport where patience is a weapon, and panic the surest death. You cannot simply run out the clock in baseball; you must face it, pitch by terrifying pitch, until it finally releases you.

Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper

www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...

Prince releases his “1999” LP 43 years ago today.

Of the hit single, he said: “We were sitting around watching a [TV] special about the year 1999. .. Everyone I knew — people I thought were optimistic — were actually dreading those days. .. So I just wanted to write something that gave hope.” 🎸

The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law

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The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law

The White House has made no legal argument explaining its bald claim that the president has wartime power to summarily kill people suspected of smuggling drugs.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...

NCAR Director Everette Joseph & projects lead Yaga Richter discuss breaking down siloes in the scientific community to improve the subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasting. ⬇️

Thanks @eos.org !

Brandy would never! She’s a fine girl.

Autism, MAHA, and the Face of God One part junk science, two parts incompetent government, and with a dash of blasphemy, for seasoning.

Wow. What a gorgeous read. The WaPo article he discusses is also good.

www.thebulwark.com/p/autism-mah...

A major milestone for @ncar-ucar.bsky.social : The Geoscience Data Exchange (GDEX) @ncar-gdex.bsky.social transition is complete 🎉This strategic initiative unifies 3 data repositories into a single, modernized, analysis-ready research data commons. www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/geoscie...

A digital graphic in a comic book style with the event information. The photo on the graphic shows a group of kids around a scientist who has just released a weather balloon with a radiosonde into the air.

HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸

Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.

trump war

To the extent cultural literacy means anything anymore, Col. Kurtz attacked and destroyed a village in large part because he wanted to surf its beach, reveled in its destruction, took casualties and killed a bunch of civilians in the process. Also, Trump could have served in Vietnam but didn't.

Rodney Dangerfield and Sam Kinnison in Back to School.

I’m getting these vibes.

There aren't many stories that prompt gasps at our editors' daily budget meeting. But this was one.

A fisherman stands in front of his boat. To the left, text reads “Research protects coastal communities and ocean fisheries”.

Strong research leads to thriving coastal communities & industries. As storms intensify, NSF NCAR & UCAR are advancing ocean monitoring & Earth system models to make coastal communities more resilient, support fisheries & protect coastal economies: https://researchworks.ucar.edu/coasts-fisheries/

If you have experience with what's going on at the VA -- either as a vet or insider -- please get in touch.

My contact info is eric.umansky@propublica.org and Signal Ericumansky.04.

Contact info below for my reporting colleagues @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social.

It’s a royally radiant glow up!☀️ The newly revitalized Sun-Earth Connections exhibit is back and better than ever, complete with interactive games and tactile elements that are both engaging and educational! Learn more from our friends @ucarscied.bsky.social & stop by our Visitor Center!