Michael Sleigh
@msleigh.io
Head of Integrated Forecast Systems at ECMWF. Ex-physicist (previously Group Leader for Computational Physics at AWE). Interested in HPC, software, scientific computing, classical guitar, music
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EPCC is hiring! We have the following vacancies:
Collaboration Manager for the UK AI Factory Antenna
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4oZHnuw
Applications Developers
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/491r4HA
Applications Consultants
Closes 15 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4j0dXeq
Collaboration Manager for the UK AI Factory Antenna
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4oZHnuw
Applications Developers
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/491r4HA
Applications Consultants
Closes 15 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4j0dXeq
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
EPCC is hiring! We have the following vacancies:
Collaboration Manager for the UK AI Factory Antenna
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4oZHnuw
Applications Developers
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/491r4HA
Applications Consultants
Closes 15 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4j0dXeq
Collaboration Manager for the UK AI Factory Antenna
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4oZHnuw
Applications Developers
Closes 14 Jan 2026
edin.ac/491r4HA
Applications Consultants
Closes 15 Jan 2026
edin.ac/4j0dXeq
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#BBCNews - Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China too
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Donald Trump's Venezuela risk brings risk to China's plans
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM
#BBCNews - Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China too
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Det kanadensiska samtalet om digital suveränitet är i full fart. Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives skeivdr under rubriken "Every data centre is a U.S military base".
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Every data centre is a U.S. military base - CCPA
Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire
www.policyalternatives.ca
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Det kanadensiska samtalet om digital suveränitet är i full fart. Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives skeivdr under rubriken "Every data centre is a U.S military base".
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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god damn the opposite camera's views of each of their faces is peak schadenfreude
December 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
god damn the opposite camera's views of each of their faces is peak schadenfreude
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Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
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Anyone understand the logic for Bluesky now requiring age verification (in UK) before you can mute words?
Realised my muted words list is suddenly empty and I can’t add new words. Change VPN to a different country and it’s restored.
Realised my muted words list is suddenly empty and I can’t add new words. Change VPN to a different country and it’s restored.
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Anyone understand the logic for Bluesky now requiring age verification (in UK) before you can mute words?
Realised my muted words list is suddenly empty and I can’t add new words. Change VPN to a different country and it’s restored.
Realised my muted words list is suddenly empty and I can’t add new words. Change VPN to a different country and it’s restored.
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On the UK-US pharmaceutical deal I'm afraid this does look like two nasty trends coming together to make a very bad agreement for the UK - namely Whitehall power to make deals with no scrutiny, and companies working with countries to coerce others. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives | Aditya Chakrabortty
More than £3bn that could have been used for UK patients will go to big pharma for its branded products, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
On the UK-US pharmaceutical deal I'm afraid this does look like two nasty trends coming together to make a very bad agreement for the UK - namely Whitehall power to make deals with no scrutiny, and companies working with countries to coerce others. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Going through old photos and found this gem from when I was into skateboard photography. I think this might be Steve Caballero, circa 1998 @vanswarpedtour.bsky.social @transworldskate.bsky.social #ShotOnFilm
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Going through old photos and found this gem from when I was into skateboard photography. I think this might be Steve Caballero, circa 1998 @vanswarpedtour.bsky.social @transworldskate.bsky.social #ShotOnFilm
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Next week, we will mark our 50th anniversary in Reading, UK, following events earlier in the year at our sites in Germany and Italy.
Join us online on 3 December for the Showcase of European capabilities in machine learning and weather forecasting.
For details ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
Join us online on 3 December for the Showcase of European capabilities in machine learning and weather forecasting.
For details ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
November 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Next week, we will mark our 50th anniversary in Reading, UK, following events earlier in the year at our sites in Germany and Italy.
Join us online on 3 December for the Showcase of European capabilities in machine learning and weather forecasting.
For details ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
Join us online on 3 December for the Showcase of European capabilities in machine learning and weather forecasting.
For details ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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For the sake of European security, Europe's leaders should agree to release Russia’s frozen assets for the support of Ukraine — and clearly state their willingness to defend Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Trump’s 28 point ‘peace plan’ marks Europe’s last chance to stand up for Ukraine
European national leaders have been too slow and cautious in their support for Kyiv. Can they rise to meet this defining moment?
www.chathamhouse.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM
For the sake of European security, Europe's leaders should agree to release Russia’s frozen assets for the support of Ukraine — and clearly state their willingness to defend Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
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Amidst all the Budget noise I didn't notice this coming out
www.gov.uk/government/n...
But thanks to the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog, I didn't miss it ...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
But thanks to the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog, I didn't miss it ...
AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation
A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country.
www.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Amidst all the Budget noise I didn't notice this coming out
www.gov.uk/government/n...
But thanks to the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog, I didn't miss it ...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
But thanks to the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog, I didn't miss it ...
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Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
As Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.
Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
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I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend
Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend
Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend
Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend
Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten
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November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
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#hpc #supercomputing #AI Argonne expands nation’s AI infrastructure with powerful new supercomputers and public-private partnerships www.anl.gov/article/argo...
Argonne expands nation’s AI infrastructure with powerful new supercomputers and public-private partnerships
www.anl.gov
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
#hpc #supercomputing #AI Argonne expands nation’s AI infrastructure with powerful new supercomputers and public-private partnerships www.anl.gov/article/argo...
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Hello!
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Hello!
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business.
My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards.
I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
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anyway, some actually useful tips to mitigate any loss: make sure your notifications don't show their content on the lock screen - set them so you have to unlock the phone to see them. Make sure you've got theft detection turned on, which locks the phone if it's snatched.
October 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
anyway, some actually useful tips to mitigate any loss: make sure your notifications don't show their content on the lock screen - set them so you have to unlock the phone to see them. Make sure you've got theft detection turned on, which locks the phone if it's snatched.
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BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.
🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...
🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...
The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare
A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...
www.404media.co
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.
🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...
🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...
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What’s worrying here is that the UK government seems absolutely determined to access user private data, no matter the bad press and the consequences. And they’re now willing to do it overtly. Between this and recent moves against encryption in the EU, we’re going to a bad place.
October 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What’s worrying here is that the UK government seems absolutely determined to access user private data, no matter the bad press and the consequences. And they’re now willing to do it overtly. Between this and recent moves against encryption in the EU, we’re going to a bad place.
This Flight Tonight - the songs of Joni Mitchell. Loved this, highly recommended www.zervaspepperjonitribute.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This Flight Tonight - the songs of Joni Mitchell. Loved this, highly recommended www.zervaspepperjonitribute.com
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It’s too much liquid going into the baby!
September 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
It’s too much liquid going into the baby!
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The Radio 4 “In our time” archive is a goldmine and the range is astounding. In the last week or so I’ve listened to the Industrial Revolution (x 2), Typology, Pope Joan and Bacteriophages
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Radio 4 “In our time” archive is a goldmine and the range is astounding. In the last week or so I’ve listened to the Industrial Revolution (x 2), Typology, Pope Joan and Bacteriophages
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...