Brilliant Maps

brilliantmaps.bsky.social

06 April 2026 16:08

Napoleon’s Disastrous Invasion & Retreat From Russia: “The Best Statistical Graphic Ever Drawn” Full explanation why: brilliantmaps.com/napoleons...

Prof Christina Pagel

chrischirp.bsky.social

06 April 2026 15:56

Magnificent peacock

Colin Stuart 🔭

colinstuartspace.bsky.social

03 February 2026 15:38

The seething visible surface of the Sun. Each of these cell-like structures is about the size of Texas. They’re granules where hot plasma rises and cooler material sinks back down. Details as small as 30km are visible. Credit: NSO/NSF/AURA #astronomy

c0nc0rdance

c0nc0rdance.bsky.social

26 January 2026 17:48

In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS: Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring. Here's a weird starting point: There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr. Cats that roar = genus Panthera Cats that purr = genus Felis

Lorna the Sloven

duffycaramole.bsky.social

22 December 2025 09:49

Morning, gang. I'm ridiculously amused by the fact that Bishop Moth has been appointed leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales. Truly a hol[e]y man?