Godfly
@godfly.bsky.social
Atheist; evolutionary geneticist; mocker of creationists and similar fools.
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Fifteen years old (on Bluesky, anyway).
(@Godfly__ on the other platform, formerly known as Twitter)
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Fifteen years old (on Bluesky, anyway).
(@Godfly__ on the other platform, formerly known as Twitter)
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......cool. well, that is certainly a #brandnewsentence 🐷
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 6:21 AM
......cool. well, that is certainly a #brandnewsentence 🐷
Yet another ploy to get your liver.
I really *love* when we get these conjunctions!
Depth is hard to perceive when looking into the cosmos, but images like this give us an idea.
Comet - our Solar System
Stars - further out, but our Galaxy
Galaxy - very far away with a void between
Looking across space & time!
📸 Daniele Gasparri
Depth is hard to perceive when looking into the cosmos, but images like this give us an idea.
Comet - our Solar System
Stars - further out, but our Galaxy
Galaxy - very far away with a void between
Looking across space & time!
📸 Daniele Gasparri
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Yet another ploy to get your liver.
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Our whole economic system also depends on a 5% unemployment rate.
The least we could do is pay them properly!
The least we could do is pay them properly!
I really wish more people would read this.
Australia's unemployment benefits are the lowest in the OECD.
The government claims that this is to encourage people to get a job and lowers unemployment.
Studies have shown that this is bullshit (quelle surprise)
#auspol
www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...
Australia's unemployment benefits are the lowest in the OECD.
The government claims that this is to encourage people to get a job and lowers unemployment.
Studies have shown that this is bullshit (quelle surprise)
#auspol
www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...
www.aph.gov.au
February 12, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Our whole economic system also depends on a 5% unemployment rate.
The least we could do is pay them properly!
The least we could do is pay them properly!
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That so many Americans knowingly and willingly allowed such a clearly dangerous individual back into power lays bare an American body politic awash in callous self-absorption
#USlosttrust
#USlosttrust
America Won’t Be Easily Forgiven—Even After Trump Is Gone newrepublic.com/article/2059... via @newrepublic.com
America Won’t Be Easily Forgiven—Even After Trump Is Gone
The president’s belligerence against Greenland and Canada was no joke to Europeans and Canadians, some of whom say they’ll never trust or visit the U.S. again.
newrepublic.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM
That so many Americans knowingly and willingly allowed such a clearly dangerous individual back into power lays bare an American body politic awash in callous self-absorption
#USlosttrust
#USlosttrust
The digital equivalent of pulling down perfectly good buildings, and replacing them with bigger, uglier, expensive new buildings.
Who benefits?
The developers.
A lot of people profit, at great public expense & inconvenience.
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www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Who benefits?
The developers.
A lot of people profit, at great public expense & inconvenience.
🤬
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Old Bureau of Meteorology website still getting thousands of clicks
The new BOM website is still drawing criticism, with 400,000 users turning to the old site, despite $1.15 million in recent updates.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The digital equivalent of pulling down perfectly good buildings, and replacing them with bigger, uglier, expensive new buildings.
Who benefits?
The developers.
A lot of people profit, at great public expense & inconvenience.
🤬
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Who benefits?
The developers.
A lot of people profit, at great public expense & inconvenience.
🤬
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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I saw this often when I worked the nightshift in the CBD where businesses refused to serve the homeless who had money to pay for the food they wanted because capitalists believe even taking money from homeless encourages homelessness.
February 11, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I saw this often when I worked the nightshift in the CBD where businesses refused to serve the homeless who had money to pay for the food they wanted because capitalists believe even taking money from homeless encourages homelessness.
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Daily Beast: Joe Biden was the 1st President to be recognize the Armenian Genocide, to the fury of Turkish strongman Erdogan. Trump promptly reversed it. JD Vance, forever in search of good PR, embarrassed Trump by labeling it genocide as he laid a wreath at the Armenian memorial. Quickly deleted.
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Daily Beast: Joe Biden was the 1st President to be recognize the Armenian Genocide, to the fury of Turkish strongman Erdogan. Trump promptly reversed it. JD Vance, forever in search of good PR, embarrassed Trump by labeling it genocide as he laid a wreath at the Armenian memorial. Quickly deleted.
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My two current works in progress (ignoring the hundreds of half finished paintings all over the place)
Definitely a bit of a theme going…
Meet “Hello Possum!” and “Dame E(chi)dna”
Definitely a bit of a theme going…
Meet “Hello Possum!” and “Dame E(chi)dna”
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 AM
My two current works in progress (ignoring the hundreds of half finished paintings all over the place)
Definitely a bit of a theme going…
Meet “Hello Possum!” and “Dame E(chi)dna”
Definitely a bit of a theme going…
Meet “Hello Possum!” and “Dame E(chi)dna”
F F F ! 🤬
Even if it was worth it (which it isn't), they're probably not going to give them to us.
And, if they do, it will just make Australia the South Pacific submarine port for America.
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Even if it was worth it (which it isn't), they're probably not going to give them to us.
And, if they do, it will just make Australia the South Pacific submarine port for America.
🤬
Just discovered $3 billion in extra nuclear sub spending between May and December $15.4B → $18.6B
Where's the $3 billion going? Defence: "Take it on notice"
That's enough money to build 10,000s public homes but for Defence it's pocket change they lost down back of the couch.
Where's the $3 billion going? Defence: "Take it on notice"
That's enough money to build 10,000s public homes but for Defence it's pocket change they lost down back of the couch.
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM
F F F ! 🤬
Even if it was worth it (which it isn't), they're probably not going to give them to us.
And, if they do, it will just make Australia the South Pacific submarine port for America.
🤬
Even if it was worth it (which it isn't), they're probably not going to give them to us.
And, if they do, it will just make Australia the South Pacific submarine port for America.
🤬
I was very skekptical of supernatural things, before I came across this 👇 reading of King James'* "Daemonology" (1597).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVQ...
Recommended, if you need an hour or two's diversion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVQ...
Recommended, if you need an hour or two's diversion.
D E M O N O L O G Y
YouTube video by Atun-Shei Films
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I was very skekptical of supernatural things, before I came across this 👇 reading of King James'* "Daemonology" (1597).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVQ...
Recommended, if you need an hour or two's diversion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVQ...
Recommended, if you need an hour or two's diversion.
"I don't think that any holiday is worth workers facing the kinds of exploitation that we've seen on these vessels."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Live like a billionaire, for a week or so.
Knowing that the slaves in the hold are being treated like this, could enhance the experience.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Live like a billionaire, for a week or so.
Knowing that the slaves in the hold are being treated like this, could enhance the experience.
Luxury cruise ship being investigated after claims of 'horrifying' conditions
The maritime union says crew members of a luxury Carnival cruise ship allege they are being made to sleep in crowded rooms, lack access to safe free drinking water, and that some are earning as little...
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
"I don't think that any holiday is worth workers facing the kinds of exploitation that we've seen on these vessels."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Live like a billionaire, for a week or so.
Knowing that the slaves in the hold are being treated like this, could enhance the experience.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Live like a billionaire, for a week or so.
Knowing that the slaves in the hold are being treated like this, could enhance the experience.
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What an absolutely disgraceful display from NSW police.
February 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
What an absolutely disgraceful display from NSW police.
I've re-posted this before, but I think I should do so again.
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
I've re-posted this before, but I think I should do so again.
Look what's happening in America again !
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Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Look what's happening in America again !
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I'd been looking forward to seeing elon off to Mars, but the Moon will do for now.
We can keep an eye on him.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
We can keep an eye on him.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
SpaceX to build 'self-growing city' on Moon, Elon Musk says
Billionaire chief executive says the company will shift its focus from Mars and the project could be achieved within 10 years.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
I'd been looking forward to seeing elon off to Mars, but the Moon will do for now.
We can keep an eye on him.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
We can keep an eye on him.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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The daft thing is that with Proportional Representation there'd be no need for this self-destructive war within Labour. It could split into its component parts - left and right - and people could vote for what they wanted. It's only First-Past-the-Post that forces these irreconcilables together.
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
The daft thing is that with Proportional Representation there'd be no need for this self-destructive war within Labour. It could split into its component parts - left and right - and people could vote for what they wanted. It's only First-Past-the-Post that forces these irreconcilables together.
I very much hope this gets up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
(not that I will gain any personal benefit, if it does ...)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
(not that I will gain any personal benefit, if it does ...)
Young people could get massive pay boost in 'totemic' wage case
"I'm paying adult fuel with still a child's wage," says Ben Walker, one of the almost half a million young people who could see a huge boost to their wage.
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I very much hope this gets up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
(not that I will gain any personal benefit, if it does ...)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
(not that I will gain any personal benefit, if it does ...)
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Keep your eyes peeled! I discovered this large fossilized #ammonite in an underground parking garage staircase in Wiesbaden.
#urbangeology
#urbangeology
February 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Keep your eyes peeled! I discovered this large fossilized #ammonite in an underground parking garage staircase in Wiesbaden.
#urbangeology
#urbangeology
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
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OBAMA: “People make excuses for him. They say he’s not serious. Everything a president says is serious!”🔥
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
OBAMA: “People make excuses for him. They say he’s not serious. Everything a president says is serious!”🔥
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Winter’s survival mode drains a lot of energy.
Voltage drops and constant power cuts wear out the meter. I have to choose what to charge in the rare hours of electricity.
Finally found someone to fix the windows, the drafts make the flat even colder.
Spring, we need you.
Winter’s survival mode drains a lot of energy.
Voltage drops and constant power cuts wear out the meter. I have to choose what to charge in the rare hours of electricity.
Finally found someone to fix the windows, the drafts make the flat even colder.
Spring, we need you.
February 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Winter’s survival mode drains a lot of energy.
Voltage drops and constant power cuts wear out the meter. I have to choose what to charge in the rare hours of electricity.
Finally found someone to fix the windows, the drafts make the flat even colder.
Spring, we need you.
Winter’s survival mode drains a lot of energy.
Voltage drops and constant power cuts wear out the meter. I have to choose what to charge in the rare hours of electricity.
Finally found someone to fix the windows, the drafts make the flat even colder.
Spring, we need you.
One would be forgiven for assuming that this is a box of BBQ flavoured Rice Crackers, but it is, in fact, a cat.
February 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
One would be forgiven for assuming that this is a box of BBQ flavoured Rice Crackers, but it is, in fact, a cat.
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How about the Australian Govt does NOT deliver any more PUBLIC MONEY to the US or any version of AUKUS agreement?
End AUKUS now
End AUKUS now
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM
How about the Australian Govt does NOT deliver any more PUBLIC MONEY to the US or any version of AUKUS agreement?
End AUKUS now
End AUKUS now