dtpolet @dtpolet@qoto.org
Postdoc at Structure and Motion Lab, Royal Veterinary College. Biomechanics, animals, robots. Husband and Father of four. Opinions my own. (He/Him) http://dtpolet.com
Joined Nov 2022
@omi what a great idea!
@poswald ooh that looks fun! Might take a while to print enough for a whole classroom. But could be a good activity station among others!
@gary_bbgames that's a good idea! Challenge is finding some that are easy enough for 4-5 year olds to do in a short time... I might test one on my daughter first!
Any recommendations for #dinosaur activities for a class of 4-5 year-olds? Visiting my daughter's classroom in a few weeks to talk about #dinosaurs, but coming up short on ideas! I have access to #3dprinting and laser cutter if that helps... #SciComm #education 
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Today's population density map is Canada.
#rayshader adventures, an #rstats tale
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@BryanLastRedDrop @KFuentesGeorge
"For a child accustomed to stolen possessions and broken promises, the only guaranteed treats are the ones you have already swallowed"
"Waiting is only the rational choice if you believe that a second marshmallow is likely to actually appear after a reasonably short delay—and that the marshmallow currently in your possession is not at risk of being taken away"
Unreliable adult? Kids wait 3 mins.
Reliable adult? Kids wait 12 mins.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010027712001849
Demos nearly ready for my poster presentation at #SICB2023 ! Come to P2-227 tomorrow (Thursday) 430-530 PM to play with these #ComparativeBiomechanics #dynamics #biorobotics
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RT @BatConIntl
Can you see the bat sleeping in the snow?
The Ussuri tube-nosed bat (𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴), found in Japan, Siberia, & Korea, is one of only two animals known to hibernate in snow- the other being polar bears.
https://www.batcon.org/snuggling-up-for-winter/
Yushi & Keiko Osawa
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Another #introduction post for all the new Twitter people (and just new people in general!). A little about me: I’m Sabrina - I’m a #writer (some #scicomm) and #author of #ScienceFiction (and #ClimateFiction and #dystopian) #books - my series Aestus was on the Amazon hard #scifi bestseller list recently. 
I also do #archery and #photography and enjoy #hiking - I would love to get into #astrophotography. I am learning #German and really enjoy good convos/coffee/tea. Sry for so many hashtags 
@garius you got me so good, I'm not even mad
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Just seen on Mastodon that the Sony/BMG royalty dispute means Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You up" is now blocked globally on YouTube. Playing just yields a "blocked in your region" message.
Absolute end of an internet era. 
8 wheels = 96 "legs" to bring to #SICB2023 Keep your eyes out for the passive dynamic walkers on Thursday 
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Hi folks
I’m a senior Curator of Flies and Fleas at the #naturalhistorymuseumlondon
I’ve been working & playing there for about 15 years and am slightly obsessed by flies…
If you want to know more about #flies, the #collection, #curation, #research or #fieldwork ask away….
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A mantis helping to keep the local brown marmorated stink bug population in check. (Mildly gruesome)
#macrophotography #macrophoto #insect #insects #mantis #bugseatingbugs
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So I understand that the bird site has started blocking links to common/known Mastodon instances, and that doesn't seem like free speech to me. So... I did a thing.
If you go to https://spacekaren.sucks it is now a URL shortener that blocks the twitter user agent. That means you can share that link that will redirect to your Mastodon account without the pouty baby stopping you. If you find this helpful can you boost so others can find it? #TwitterMigration #Mastodon #Musk #introduction
Hey, JEB is on Mastodon!! 
I'm excited for more #ComparativeBiomechanics in this space!
Hello #ScienceMastodon. Journal of Experimental Biology #J_ExpBiol is an online #journal published by @Co_Biologists. Led by Editor-in-Chief Craig ...
@BrianUmberger I usually say "the current study" for the one I'm reporting.
Though now I'm tempted to use "this better study" to be both more ambiguous _and_ inflammatory
Postdoc at Structure and Motion Lab, Royal Veterinary College. Biomechanics, animals, robots. Husband and Father of four. Opinions my own. (He/Him) http://dtpolet.com
Joined Nov 2022
