The Trump administration is dismantling the country’s network of probes that help monitor conditions in the ocean …

… which, among other things, are critical to understanding how the ocean is absorbing CO2

Gift link https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/climate/ocean-observatories-initiative.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nFA.yCRy.FdvoFFZs78ki&smid=nytcore-ios-share

The shuttering — and shrinking — of major scientific projects is going to cause years/decades of damage to American science

RE: https://mastodon.online/@spocko/116671330226872591

magnificent.

Did you know I have a science fiction book club? This month we’re reading Sea of Tranquility by @emilystjohnmandel who is joining me live on my YouTube channel tomorrow (Saturday 5/30 at 12pm ET) to discuss her wonderful book.

2nd slide: next month’s pick - Hyperion by Dan Simmons

3rd slide: a sampling of the past menu with the hope that you’ll join for future feasts!

Last slides: that feeling when you’re reading science fiction instead of scrolling

The thoughtful and welcoming community that has gathered around this book club has made it my favorite corner of the internet. If you like reading speculative books, join for free on my Patreon for the book announcements and livestreams, or as a paid member for Discord access, book choice voting, post archive, etc.

See you out there!

Ensembles 3 is here. 🎉

A local-first sync framework for Core Data & SwiftData. No server, no cloud bill, no lock-in — your data syncs through services your users already have (iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV…), or peer-to-peer.

I built it before the world moved to the cloud. It was almost end-of-life, but, lately, the world's been coming back around to local-first.

It's free to use with CloudKit and SwiftData/CoreData.

https://ensembles.io

#localfirst #SwiftLang #CoreData #SwiftData

Your feed is a digital container. It should feel as refreshing as a walk through the forest. If you’re scrolling past constant pitches, you have permission to curate.

I’ve spent the last year letting go of what doesn't serve my nervous system—from old roles to connections that feel like friction rather than flow.

When you stop engaging with energy-draining content, you create negative space. That space is where you invite in ideas that align with your values.

We should add to each other, providing peace rather than just promotions. When a connection is purely transactional, the cost is high.

You lose bandwidth and the potential for real, two-way conversation.

Keeping these broadcast connections clutters your feed and pulls you from Glide back into Grip.

I just disconnected from a contact who used every DM to pitch me. If you have someone like this, consider this your sign to free yourself. Hitting unfollow isn't personal—it is self-respect.

#PresenceOverPixels #WellnessWithCrissy #FridayThoughts

A jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.

Now, the DOJ is investigating her.

This is exactly why survivors stay silent.