Alan Rew
@alanrew.bsky.social
UK-based retired software developer.
Art, Photography, Science, Music, Economics, Politics, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Architecture, Archaeology
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Art, Photography, Science, Music, Economics, Politics, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Architecture, Archaeology
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February 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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The whole sky just exploded in green here in Reykjavík. It was so bright, I didn't even need my flashlight to walk out to my neighborhood beach. It's rare when we get these whole sky engulfing shows.
This season has been something else.
#solarmaximum ftw!
#northernlights #aurora #iceland
This season has been something else.
#solarmaximum ftw!
#northernlights #aurora #iceland
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The whole sky just exploded in green here in Reykjavík. It was so bright, I didn't even need my flashlight to walk out to my neighborhood beach. It's rare when we get these whole sky engulfing shows.
This season has been something else.
#solarmaximum ftw!
#northernlights #aurora #iceland
This season has been something else.
#solarmaximum ftw!
#northernlights #aurora #iceland
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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This disqualifies Farage from any office in the UK whatsoever on national security grounds alone. Tankie nonsense.
February 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
This disqualifies Farage from any office in the UK whatsoever on national security grounds alone. Tankie nonsense.
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it does feel we should do better here given our record at the summer games with raging poshos who have trained since they were tiny children at a sport most people are barely aware of
February 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
it does feel we should do better here given our record at the summer games with raging poshos who have trained since they were tiny children at a sport most people are barely aware of
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well, we might not be the best at skiing, or ice hockey, or snowboarding, or ice dancing, or, more troublingly, curling, but by god, when it comes to finding a man prepared to strap himself to a tea tray and hurtle down an icy chute at 90 miles an hour, Britain leads the way
February 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
well, we might not be the best at skiing, or ice hockey, or snowboarding, or ice dancing, or, more troublingly, curling, but by god, when it comes to finding a man prepared to strap himself to a tea tray and hurtle down an icy chute at 90 miles an hour, Britain leads the way
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You may laugh, but the Macbeths are a much better role model for a marriage than Romeo and Juliet. They discuss their problems (killing the king of Scotland), share their hobbies (killing the king of Scotland), and resolve their conflicts (by killing the king of Scotland).
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
You may laugh, but the Macbeths are a much better role model for a marriage than Romeo and Juliet. They discuss their problems (killing the king of Scotland), share their hobbies (killing the king of Scotland), and resolve their conflicts (by killing the king of Scotland).
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GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
February 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
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I earn a little from my books but not my podcast or from sharing my work online. People say my posts make them feel calm, which is worth a lot to me. Surviving as a creative is increasingly hard. Only if you can, support me here: www.patreon.com/cw/MirandaKe... you’ll get lovely exclusive content! ❤️
Miranda Keeling | Patreon
Observations of everyday life. Mindful writing exercises.
www.patreon.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I earn a little from my books but not my podcast or from sharing my work online. People say my posts make them feel calm, which is worth a lot to me. Surviving as a creative is increasingly hard. Only if you can, support me here: www.patreon.com/cw/MirandaKe... you’ll get lovely exclusive content! ❤️
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🧪🏺 Update - authors have new paper showing how useless gen- #AI is for archaeological illustration.
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
February 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
🧪🏺 Update - authors have new paper showing how useless gen- #AI is for archaeological illustration.
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Visitors to our country should not face a digital shakedown. @wyden.senate.gov and I are calling on CBP to reverse its invasive proposal to collect five years of social media history from travelers from trusted partner nations.
February 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Visitors to our country should not face a digital shakedown. @wyden.senate.gov and I are calling on CBP to reverse its invasive proposal to collect five years of social media history from travelers from trusted partner nations.
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#FlashbackFriday While I am currently in Japan photographing snow monkeys, this is still one of my favorites. Created in January 1990 on Fuji film.
www.artwolfestock.com/image/I0000T...
#ExploreCreateInspire #ArtWolfe #CanonLegend #wildlifephotography #shotonfilm #potd #japan
www.artwolfestock.com/image/I0000T...
#ExploreCreateInspire #ArtWolfe #CanonLegend #wildlifephotography #shotonfilm #potd #japan
February 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
#FlashbackFriday While I am currently in Japan photographing snow monkeys, this is still one of my favorites. Created in January 1990 on Fuji film.
www.artwolfestock.com/image/I0000T...
#ExploreCreateInspire #ArtWolfe #CanonLegend #wildlifephotography #shotonfilm #potd #japan
www.artwolfestock.com/image/I0000T...
#ExploreCreateInspire #ArtWolfe #CanonLegend #wildlifephotography #shotonfilm #potd #japan
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😻😻😻CLEANSING THERMONUCLEAR FIRE IS CANCELED FOR THE EARLY AFTERNOON!
HOORAY PLAYFUL HELPER KITTY TELLING IS THAT THOSE BLINDS ARE TERRIBLE (and will be destroyed by cat, quickly or over time)😻😻😻
HOORAY PLAYFUL HELPER KITTY TELLING IS THAT THOSE BLINDS ARE TERRIBLE (and will be destroyed by cat, quickly or over time)😻😻😻
February 13, 2026 at 7:17 PM
😻😻😻CLEANSING THERMONUCLEAR FIRE IS CANCELED FOR THE EARLY AFTERNOON!
HOORAY PLAYFUL HELPER KITTY TELLING IS THAT THOSE BLINDS ARE TERRIBLE (and will be destroyed by cat, quickly or over time)😻😻😻
HOORAY PLAYFUL HELPER KITTY TELLING IS THAT THOSE BLINDS ARE TERRIBLE (and will be destroyed by cat, quickly or over time)😻😻😻
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Immigration is a high profile issue & the focus of much of the interview. This was a big claim about the central headline number. I do not think it is a good thing that the BBC is relying on external post-publication challenge many hours after publication on this kind of major false point
February 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Immigration is a high profile issue & the focus of much of the interview. This was a big claim about the central headline number. I do not think it is a good thing that the BBC is relying on external post-publication challenge many hours after publication on this kind of major false point
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Emigration rose 43k year on year.
It is simply a lie that the major driver of the dramatic fall in net migration is a big rise in emigration, not a big fall in immigration.
It is simply a lie that the major driver of the dramatic fall in net migration is a big rise in emigration, not a big fall in immigration.
February 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Emigration rose 43k year on year.
It is simply a lie that the major driver of the dramatic fall in net migration is a big rise in emigration, not a big fall in immigration.
It is simply a lie that the major driver of the dramatic fall in net migration is a big rise in emigration, not a big fall in immigration.
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Nigel Farage claims "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down".
"Do you know why? Its because there is an exodus: those of a situation + a financial position to be fortunate to have a choice"
A v misleading exaggeration/narrative of falling net migration
"Do you know why? Its because there is an exodus: those of a situation + a financial position to be fortunate to have a choice"
A v misleading exaggeration/narrative of falling net migration
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Nigel Farage claims "Look at net migration numbers. Oh, it isn't good that net migration is coming down".
"Do you know why? Its because there is an exodus: those of a situation + a financial position to be fortunate to have a choice"
A v misleading exaggeration/narrative of falling net migration
"Do you know why? Its because there is an exodus: those of a situation + a financial position to be fortunate to have a choice"
A v misleading exaggeration/narrative of falling net migration
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Farage is clearly misleading the public.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Farage is clearly misleading the public.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
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This deserves exactly the reaction it will get from Ukrainians and their allies.
Farage claims democracy in Ukraine 'destroyed' by Maidan revolution and those wanting closer links with Europe - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
February 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
This deserves exactly the reaction it will get from Ukrainians and their allies.
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if someone can come up with working adversarial garment that fucks with smart glasses, to almost any extent, I will not only buy it myself but promote it religiously
ideally something that does lasting damage, but even compromising certain functions is better than nothing
who is working on this??
ideally something that does lasting damage, but even compromising certain functions is better than nothing
who is working on this??
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
if someone can come up with working adversarial garment that fucks with smart glasses, to almost any extent, I will not only buy it myself but promote it religiously
ideally something that does lasting damage, but even compromising certain functions is better than nothing
who is working on this??
ideally something that does lasting damage, but even compromising certain functions is better than nothing
who is working on this??
"The charter, however, appears to be nothing more than a voluntary code of conduct with no legal enforcement."
ICYMI: UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks
UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks
Legal teeth sold separately
The UK government claims a new Telecoms Consumer Charter will stop customers being hit by unexpected bill increases and offer clearer pricing when signing up to deals.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
"The charter, however, appears to be nothing more than a voluntary code of conduct with no legal enforcement."
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ICYMI: UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks
UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks
Legal teeth sold separately
The UK government claims a new Telecoms Consumer Charter will stop customers being hit by unexpected bill increases and offer clearer pricing when signing up to deals.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
ICYMI: UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks
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Let me tell you a little bit about my second book, and how it relates to my first book. 1/
worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Let me tell you a little bit about my second book, and how it relates to my first book. 1/
worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
worldscientific.com/worldscibook...
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Happy 2nd Anniversary - for those who celebrate!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel... (the article download button doesn't seem to work... hmm).
www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel... (the article download button doesn't seem to work... hmm).
February 13, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Happy 2nd Anniversary - for those who celebrate!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel... (the article download button doesn't seem to work... hmm).
www.frontiersin.org/journals/cel... (the article download button doesn't seem to work... hmm).