Atomic Hands

Fosters curiosity in STEM through American Sign Language-centric resources, develops engaging STEM videos, and encourages networking among Deaf STEMists.

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Will "gene therapy" fix deafness? Let’s break down how the deafness gene works and what this treatment is actually designed to do.

Transcript link: https://t.co/2KKc7pLJUt

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Meet Kami, Digital Marketing and Engagement Specialist at Atomic Hands! She’s behind the scenes making sure every post hits, every message lands, and every interaction actually means something.

Transcript & VD Link: https://t.co/zM4JPgadhh

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Meet Barbara Speicker, Executive Director of Atomic Hands, part strategist, part community builder, and full-time problem solver.

Transcript & Visual Description Link: https://t.co/jVKyTzKVDB

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Meet Trey, our Grant Writer! Trey brings his writing skills and expertise to help support our mission and the growth of what we’re building, and we’re so glad to have him as part of the team.

Find the VD & transcript link here: https://t.co/m5aibnHbaY

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Hard year. Meaningful work.⁣ Still here. Still building. Still curious.⁣ That’s our 2025 ✨ See the visual description and transcript here: https://t.co/kS0NFW8b8c

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Did you know whales and dolphins don’t have external ears like us?

Instead, they hear through special structures in their jawbones! Using clicks and whistles called echolocation, they send out sound waves and interpret the echoes to navigate, hunt, and communicate underwater.

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Read the visual description and transcript here: https://t.co/gEXFBy0SEV

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Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope is exploring the universe 24/7, even on your birthday?

Want to see what Hubble observed on your birthday? Visit NASA’s Hubble website and comment below with what you find: https://t.co/oQiIkbnlD6

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The Hubble Space Telescope has been exploring the universe for over 30 years! Launched in 1990, Hubble orbits Earth at 5 miles per second, fast enough to cross the U.S. in just 10 minutes!

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Read the visual description and transcript here: https://t.co/F4vNtYAO6h

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Which animal has fingerprints almost identical to humans?!

Studies show that fingerprints may not create friction alone—but when combined with sweat, those tiny grooves help us (and this mystery animal) maintain grip on surfaces.

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Read the visual description and transcript here: https://t.co/mm2NwT5OpS

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The Three Gorges Dam in China is the world’s largest hydroelectric power station. Water falling over the dam spins turbines, which generate electricity without polluting the environment.

#Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #258STEMFacts #CleanEnergy #ScienceIsCool #STEMinASL

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Read the transcript and visual description here: https://t.co/FGO3aUeFXU

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Tiny turtles = big germs! Even healthy-looking turtles can carry Salmonella. Wash your hands after touching any animal! Stay safe, stay curious!

#258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #Turtles #Animals

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See the ID and transcript - https://t.co/AclxCZyll7

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What happens when you mix red (hot) and blue (cold) water?

Because hot water is less dense than cold water, the layers stay separate instead of mixing. This remix reel (@mrs.b.tv) shows the same principle explains how warm and cold fronts form in Earth’s atmosphere.

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You can view the video description and transcript here: https://t.co/Y7YfiaLv9Y

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Did you know bubble wrap was originally invented as 3D wallpaper?! Instead, it became the ultimate packing hero!

#258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #BubbleWrap #History #Wallpaper

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See the ID and transcript - https://t.co/SmkSfIwQL2

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These tea bag ghosts don’t just look spooky, they FLY thanks to science!

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains that as the fire heats the air, convection makes the warm air rise, carrying the ghosts up with it.

⚠️ Try this indoors with adult supervision.