Peter Barabas
@peterbarabas.bsky.social
Retina researcher at Queen's University Belfast but also a cosmopolitan globalist-humanist human, father, husband, son and brother. Well-informed optimist.
Politics, science, technology- and anything in between.
Known to be friendly with typos.
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Politics, science, technology- and anything in between.
Known to be friendly with typos.
No DM
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In non-apocalyptic news:
Parker gets to go to the doggie spa today.
Parker gets to go to the doggie spa today.
a dog wearing a pink hat is taking a bath
ALT: a dog wearing a pink hat is taking a bath
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
In non-apocalyptic news:
Parker gets to go to the doggie spa today.
Parker gets to go to the doggie spa today.
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While purporting to care deeply about the funding of other organisations and the importance of free speech, Lord Young's FSU won't reveal who funds the er ... Free Speech Union
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
While purporting to care deeply about the funding of other organisations and the importance of free speech, Lord Young's FSU won't reveal who funds the er ... Free Speech Union
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
that's the definition of wow
A unique phenomenon: in Norway, during the northern lights, a large meteor burned up
According to eyewitnesses, this happened in the Malangen fjord.
According to eyewitnesses, this happened in the Malangen fjord.
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
that's the definition of wow
It is an unusually fast multinational military response from EU countries. To come to a decision and xecute all within 24 hours... that is a first, i think.
I guess the cry of "only the strong survive" from an ex-ally is sufficient to wake the European beast.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
I guess the cry of "only the strong survive" from an ex-ally is sufficient to wake the European beast.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
January 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM
It is an unusually fast multinational military response from EU countries. To come to a decision and xecute all within 24 hours... that is a first, i think.
I guess the cry of "only the strong survive" from an ex-ally is sufficient to wake the European beast.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
I guess the cry of "only the strong survive" from an ex-ally is sufficient to wake the European beast.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Rainbow Sunrise #photography #Iphonephotography #TwinLakes #sunrise #colors #nature #EastCoastKin #trailrun #naturephotography
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Tell you what, if the USA invades an EU country, I'll be saddened and pissed. The end of NATO will mean a direct shooting war with Russia very soon, as well as a showdown between Taiwan and China.
The global economy will be wrecked by the end of 2026.
This would still not be the worst of D.Trump.
The global economy will be wrecked by the end of 2026.
This would still not be the worst of D.Trump.
January 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Tell you what, if the USA invades an EU country, I'll be saddened and pissed. The end of NATO will mean a direct shooting war with Russia very soon, as well as a showdown between Taiwan and China.
The global economy will be wrecked by the end of 2026.
This would still not be the worst of D.Trump.
The global economy will be wrecked by the end of 2026.
This would still not be the worst of D.Trump.
Against whom?
Minnesota?
Cuba?
Denmark?
Iran?
China?
All of South America?
All of them?
Minnesota?
Cuba?
Denmark?
Iran?
China?
All of South America?
All of them?
🇺🇸🇮🇷 Two European officials said U.S. military intervention appeared likely, with one saying it could come in the next 24 hours, - Reuters
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Against whom?
Minnesota?
Cuba?
Denmark?
Iran?
China?
All of South America?
All of them?
Minnesota?
Cuba?
Denmark?
Iran?
China?
All of South America?
All of them?
I've been wondering how Trumpers view the violent and threatening with violence moves by the US both inside and outside?
Maybe they think, that 'the USA have been way too shy about its own strength, time to show some teeth'. Others might think, 'good, monetize our power'.
Then they stop thinking.
Maybe they think, that 'the USA have been way too shy about its own strength, time to show some teeth'. Others might think, 'good, monetize our power'.
Then they stop thinking.
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I've been wondering how Trumpers view the violent and threatening with violence moves by the US both inside and outside?
Maybe they think, that 'the USA have been way too shy about its own strength, time to show some teeth'. Others might think, 'good, monetize our power'.
Then they stop thinking.
Maybe they think, that 'the USA have been way too shy about its own strength, time to show some teeth'. Others might think, 'good, monetize our power'.
Then they stop thinking.
I was born in 1974.
I swear I'm not doing it on purpose!
I swear I'm not doing it on purpose!
Globally, no single day in 2025 was cooler than its 1991-2020 average.
climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
January 14, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I was born in 1974.
I swear I'm not doing it on purpose!
I swear I'm not doing it on purpose!
The new world order is anti-globalist: prepare for massive shocks, reverberating through various industries until more localised supply chains are built.
The Critical Chemicals Alliance launched today🚀🤝⚗️as Europe’s chemical industry faces a deep crisis
⚠️ 30,000 jobs already affected
🧪 Critical chemicals are vital for industrial value chains
🥽 Protecting them is key to Europe’s industrial autonomy
news.industriall-europe.eu/Article/1425
⚠️ 30,000 jobs already affected
🧪 Critical chemicals are vital for industrial value chains
🥽 Protecting them is key to Europe’s industrial autonomy
news.industriall-europe.eu/Article/1425
Critical Chemicals Alliance launched
Workers are demanding concrete, binding action to protect jobs, production sites and strategic chemical value chains.
news.industriall-europe.eu
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The new world order is anti-globalist: prepare for massive shocks, reverberating through various industries until more localised supply chains are built.
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The USA administration could have played the case of the shooting of a civilian in many different ways.
They could have said it was a tragic thing that happened, urging restraint before all facts are known, and an investigation concluded etc.
They instead chose to aggrevate, big time.
Why?
They could have said it was a tragic thing that happened, urging restraint before all facts are known, and an investigation concluded etc.
They instead chose to aggrevate, big time.
Why?
January 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
The USA administration could have played the case of the shooting of a civilian in many different ways.
They could have said it was a tragic thing that happened, urging restraint before all facts are known, and an investigation concluded etc.
They instead chose to aggrevate, big time.
Why?
They could have said it was a tragic thing that happened, urging restraint before all facts are known, and an investigation concluded etc.
They instead chose to aggrevate, big time.
Why?
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January 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Sign up for your own, personalised healthcare service! No more misdiagnoses*, no more wait! AI-provided instant diagnosis and prescriptions, all for the low-low price of 69.99/mo! This sweet deal now comes with a discounted dental plan!
(*90% of the time)
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Sign up for your own, personalised healthcare service! No more misdiagnoses*, no more wait! AI-provided instant diagnosis and prescriptions, all for the low-low price of 69.99/mo! This sweet deal now comes with a discounted dental plan!
(*90% of the time)
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Welcome to Trump's dream-Greenland.
(Image AI-generated, the idea - not)
(Image AI-generated, the idea - not)
January 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Welcome to Trump's dream-Greenland.
(Image AI-generated, the idea - not)
(Image AI-generated, the idea - not)
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Democracy often requires sacrifice.
We need to be willing to throw our bodies upon the gears of fascism to slow them down and try to stop them.
Those of us with less to lose should be willing to sacrifice so that those with children who stand to inherit our future can benefit.
I am beyond angry.
We need to be willing to throw our bodies upon the gears of fascism to slow them down and try to stop them.
Those of us with less to lose should be willing to sacrifice so that those with children who stand to inherit our future can benefit.
I am beyond angry.
At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Democracy often requires sacrifice.
We need to be willing to throw our bodies upon the gears of fascism to slow them down and try to stop them.
Those of us with less to lose should be willing to sacrifice so that those with children who stand to inherit our future can benefit.
I am beyond angry.
We need to be willing to throw our bodies upon the gears of fascism to slow them down and try to stop them.
Those of us with less to lose should be willing to sacrifice so that those with children who stand to inherit our future can benefit.
I am beyond angry.
Because "sh*t happens" or something.
ICE just reported its fourth in-custody death of 2026. It’s only January 10.
January 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Because "sh*t happens" or something.
A typical white racist will say things like "i'm not racist, I'm not responsible for all the different-colored people from not here hating and wanting to destroy us and our culture because they cannot stand that we are better"
(Same for racists of all other colors.)
(Same for racists of all other colors.)
January 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A typical white racist will say things like "i'm not racist, I'm not responsible for all the different-colored people from not here hating and wanting to destroy us and our culture because they cannot stand that we are better"
(Same for racists of all other colors.)
(Same for racists of all other colors.)
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They hate Minnesota because we are a people who believe that "we all do better when we all do better."
Minnesota is one of the wealthiest, safest, and cleanest states in the country *because* of our openness and generosity.
Our quality of life is a direct challenge to their zero-sum worldview.
Minnesota is one of the wealthiest, safest, and cleanest states in the country *because* of our openness and generosity.
Our quality of life is a direct challenge to their zero-sum worldview.
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
They hate Minnesota because we are a people who believe that "we all do better when we all do better."
Minnesota is one of the wealthiest, safest, and cleanest states in the country *because* of our openness and generosity.
Our quality of life is a direct challenge to their zero-sum worldview.
Minnesota is one of the wealthiest, safest, and cleanest states in the country *because* of our openness and generosity.
Our quality of life is a direct challenge to their zero-sum worldview.
"hydropower accounts for 45%, wind can contribute up to 35% of total electricity, and biomass—once considered a waste problem—now makes up 15%. Solar fills the gaps."
"The total cost of electricity production decreased by roughly half compared to fossil-fuel"
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
"The total cost of electricity production decreased by roughly half compared to fossil-fuel"
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
www.forbes.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
"hydropower accounts for 45%, wind can contribute up to 35% of total electricity, and biomass—once considered a waste problem—now makes up 15%. Solar fills the gaps."
"The total cost of electricity production decreased by roughly half compared to fossil-fuel"
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
"The total cost of electricity production decreased by roughly half compared to fossil-fuel"
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
How to notice if you're looking at a propaganda piece:
www.economist.com/the-americas...
"Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is already up and running
It seems more collaborative than coercive. That will worry the democratic opposition"
www.economist.com/the-americas...
"Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is already up and running
It seems more collaborative than coercive. That will worry the democratic opposition"
Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is already up and running
It seems more collaborative than coercive. That will worry the democratic opposition
www.economist.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:59 AM
How to notice if you're looking at a propaganda piece:
www.economist.com/the-americas...
"Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is already up and running
It seems more collaborative than coercive. That will worry the democratic opposition"
www.economist.com/the-americas...
"Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is already up and running
It seems more collaborative than coercive. That will worry the democratic opposition"
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A breathtaking scene of glowing light pillars created as streetlights bounce off floating ice crystals in –30°C cold.
January 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM
A breathtaking scene of glowing light pillars created as streetlights bounce off floating ice crystals in –30°C cold.
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They want it formally dead, but NATO is already functionally dead as a geopolitical reality. Even if he backs down (wouldn't bet on it), there's no going back from sending European capitals into a spiraling panic that the US is seriously about to invade one of them. You can't unring that bell.
January 11, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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