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there comes a time
when poems don't rhyme
and free verse has its day
i really like th poems i write
when they come out that way
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retired faculty member UT Austin
mathematician, secular humanist,
former speleologist & river runner
Boulder, CO
when poems don't rhyme
and free verse has its day
i really like th poems i write
when they come out that way
_____________
retired faculty member UT Austin
mathematician, secular humanist,
former speleologist & river runner
Boulder, CO
Geothermal’s time has finally come
This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear
This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Geothermal’s time has finally come
This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear
This source of energy could become bigger than nuclear
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Sparkling Violetear, Ecuador
#birds #wildlife #photography #audubon #nature #naturephotography #birdnerd #wildlife #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #bbcearth #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #blueskyartshow #planetbirds #photography #bestbirdshots #lynzieflynn
#birds #wildlife #photography #audubon #nature #naturephotography #birdnerd #wildlife #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #bbcearth #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #blueskyartshow #planetbirds #photography #bestbirdshots #lynzieflynn
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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AI spots 'ghost' signatures of ancient life on Earth [via Science.org] 🧪⚗️🤖🧠👀🧬
"AI that can identify signs of ancient life in rocks of unknown provenance, based only on the pattern of chemicals left behind as biomolecules degrade over eons."
www.science.org/content/arti...
#fossil #evidence #life
"AI that can identify signs of ancient life in rocks of unknown provenance, based only on the pattern of chemicals left behind as biomolecules degrade over eons."
www.science.org/content/arti...
#fossil #evidence #life
AI spots ‘ghost’ signatures of ancient life on Earth
Find could revolutionize search for early life on our planet and elsewhere in the cosmos
www.science.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
AI spots 'ghost' signatures of ancient life on Earth [via Science.org] 🧪⚗️🤖🧠👀🧬
"AI that can identify signs of ancient life in rocks of unknown provenance, based only on the pattern of chemicals left behind as biomolecules degrade over eons."
www.science.org/content/arti...
#fossil #evidence #life
"AI that can identify signs of ancient life in rocks of unknown provenance, based only on the pattern of chemicals left behind as biomolecules degrade over eons."
www.science.org/content/arti...
#fossil #evidence #life
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Using a machine learning technique that compares molecular fingerprints left behind by living organisms, researchers have detected signs of photosynthetic life in rocks 2.5 billion years old— about 800 million years older than previously confirmed evidence cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
Researchers report earliest molecular evidence of photosynthetic life
Machine learning analysis of bimolecular fragments pushes back time frame for detection of life
cen.acs.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Using a machine learning technique that compares molecular fingerprints left behind by living organisms, researchers have detected signs of photosynthetic life in rocks 2.5 billion years old— about 800 million years older than previously confirmed evidence cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
Zippy-de-doo-Dad
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Zippy-de-doo-Dad
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
Parents on e-bikes are transforming the school run
They’re smug, snug and often faster than drivers
Being multilingual es bueno para el cerebro
The ability to speak more than one language might slow brain ageing and protect against cognitive decline. In a study of more than 80,000 people, researchers found that people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated ageing
The ability to speak more than one language might slow brain ageing and protect against cognitive decline. In a study of more than 80,000 people, researchers found that people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated ageing
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Being multilingual es bueno para el cerebro
The ability to speak more than one language might slow brain ageing and protect against cognitive decline. In a study of more than 80,000 people, researchers found that people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated ageing
The ability to speak more than one language might slow brain ageing and protect against cognitive decline. In a study of more than 80,000 people, researchers found that people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated ageing
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#ClimateChange Myth Buster #video (part1)
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#ClimateChange Myth Buster #video (part1)
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Climate Change Myth Buster | My Zero Carbon Climate Action
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
assumptions:
x = x => x - x = 0
xy = yx
0x = x0 = 0
-------------------
1 -a(b-b) = 0
2 -ab -a(-b) = 0
3 ab = ab
4 0 -a(-b) = ab + 0 adding equation 3 to equation 2
5 -a(-b) = ab
conclusion: a negative times a negative equals a positive :-)
x = x => x - x = 0
xy = yx
0x = x0 = 0
-------------------
1 -a(b-b) = 0
2 -ab -a(-b) = 0
3 ab = ab
4 0 -a(-b) = ab + 0 adding equation 3 to equation 2
5 -a(-b) = ab
conclusion: a negative times a negative equals a positive :-)
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
assumptions:
x = x => x - x = 0
xy = yx
0x = x0 = 0
-------------------
1 -a(b-b) = 0
2 -ab -a(-b) = 0
3 ab = ab
4 0 -a(-b) = ab + 0 adding equation 3 to equation 2
5 -a(-b) = ab
conclusion: a negative times a negative equals a positive :-)
x = x => x - x = 0
xy = yx
0x = x0 = 0
-------------------
1 -a(b-b) = 0
2 -ab -a(-b) = 0
3 ab = ab
4 0 -a(-b) = ab + 0 adding equation 3 to equation 2
5 -a(-b) = ab
conclusion: a negative times a negative equals a positive :-)
AI’s war on white-collar jobs may not end well. Past innovations boosted demand for educated, well-paid workers. By automating cognitive work, AI could reverse that trend — and history shows an alienated elite is social dynamite.
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
AI’s war on white-collar jobs may not end well. Past innovations boosted demand for educated, well-paid workers. By automating cognitive work, AI could reverse that trend — and history shows an alienated elite is social dynamite.
Tiny diatoms have a specialized cell wall, which is impervious to antibody staining. But thanks to electron microscopy, this Coscinodiscus granii cell is rendered in exquisite detail. Vincent Group/EMBL
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Tiny diatoms have a specialized cell wall, which is impervious to antibody staining. But thanks to electron microscopy, this Coscinodiscus granii cell is rendered in exquisite detail. Vincent Group/EMBL
Tiny diatoms have a specialized cell wall, which is impervious to antibody staining. But thanks to electron microscopy, this Coscinodiscus granii cell is rendered in exquisite detail. Vincent Group/EMBL
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Tiny diatoms have a specialized cell wall, which is impervious to antibody staining. But thanks to electron microscopy, this Coscinodiscus granii cell is rendered in exquisite detail. Vincent Group/EMBL
A cave-dwelling spider colony has built what appears to be the largest spiderweb ever found. (Image credit: Urak et al. 2025, Subterranean Biology (CC BY 4.0))
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A cave-dwelling spider colony has built what appears to be the largest spiderweb ever found. (Image credit: Urak et al. 2025, Subterranean Biology (CC BY 4.0))
rattlesnakes will die if they are injected with enough of their own venom. They manage their own toxicity by storing their venom in a specialized gland and using proteins to block its effects.
The blood of ground squirrels contains similar proteins to protect them against rattlesnake bites DNKT
The blood of ground squirrels contains similar proteins to protect them against rattlesnake bites DNKT
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
rattlesnakes will die if they are injected with enough of their own venom. They manage their own toxicity by storing their venom in a specialized gland and using proteins to block its effects.
The blood of ground squirrels contains similar proteins to protect them against rattlesnake bites DNKT
The blood of ground squirrels contains similar proteins to protect them against rattlesnake bites DNKT
Quote of the week
“The strange thing about having terminal cancer at 37 is that, in some ways, I’m much happier than I had been before my diagnosis three years ago.”
Matthew Collins says being diagnosed with glioblastoma is devastating, but it also makes him focus on what is important.
“The strange thing about having terminal cancer at 37 is that, in some ways, I’m much happier than I had been before my diagnosis three years ago.”
Matthew Collins says being diagnosed with glioblastoma is devastating, but it also makes him focus on what is important.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Quote of the week
“The strange thing about having terminal cancer at 37 is that, in some ways, I’m much happier than I had been before my diagnosis three years ago.”
Matthew Collins says being diagnosed with glioblastoma is devastating, but it also makes him focus on what is important.
“The strange thing about having terminal cancer at 37 is that, in some ways, I’m much happier than I had been before my diagnosis three years ago.”
Matthew Collins says being diagnosed with glioblastoma is devastating, but it also makes him focus on what is important.
New research suggests this carnivorous Darlingtonia californica pitcher plant acts as both a friend and a foe to local insect populations. NoahElhardt via WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | CC BY-SA
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New research suggests this carnivorous Darlingtonia californica pitcher plant acts as both a friend and a foe to local insect populations. NoahElhardt via WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | CC BY-SA
The common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) has evolved egg features (top row) to mimic eggs of different host species (bottom row). SWETLANA MESHCHERYAGINA0
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) has evolved egg features (top row) to mimic eggs of different host species (bottom row). SWETLANA MESHCHERYAGINA0
Quote of the day
“It’s superexciting to recognize that we’re sharing the planet with other intensely intelligent beings.”
Philosopher and animal-cognition researcher Kristin Andrews responds to a study suggesting that chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs on the basis of evidence. (Science)
“It’s superexciting to recognize that we’re sharing the planet with other intensely intelligent beings.”
Philosopher and animal-cognition researcher Kristin Andrews responds to a study suggesting that chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs on the basis of evidence. (Science)
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Quote of the day
“It’s superexciting to recognize that we’re sharing the planet with other intensely intelligent beings.”
Philosopher and animal-cognition researcher Kristin Andrews responds to a study suggesting that chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs on the basis of evidence. (Science)
“It’s superexciting to recognize that we’re sharing the planet with other intensely intelligent beings.”
Philosopher and animal-cognition researcher Kristin Andrews responds to a study suggesting that chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs on the basis of evidence. (Science)
This carnivorous sponge (Chondrocladia sp. nov.) is one of 30 newly described species found by researchers after an expedition around the South Sandwich Islands. The team also recorded what’s thought to be the first footage of a juvenile colossal squid. says marine scientist Michelle Taylor.
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This carnivorous sponge (Chondrocladia sp. nov.) is one of 30 newly described species found by researchers after an expedition around the South Sandwich Islands. The team also recorded what’s thought to be the first footage of a juvenile colossal squid. says marine scientist Michelle Taylor.
In the 1850s, the combined biomass of wild mammals was roughly equal to that of humanity plus its domesticated mammals. Since then, the populations of people and our domesticated mammals have grown rapidly, whereas the total biomass of wild mammals decreased by more than two-fold.
October 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In the 1850s, the combined biomass of wild mammals was roughly equal to that of humanity plus its domesticated mammals. Since then, the populations of people and our domesticated mammals have grown rapidly, whereas the total biomass of wild mammals decreased by more than two-fold.
New research from Anthropic’s Economic Index, using one million real Claude.ai conversations, just revealed who’s actually tapping the power of large language models and it’s not just coders.
October 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
New research from Anthropic’s Economic Index, using one million real Claude.ai conversations, just revealed who’s actually tapping the power of large language models and it’s not just coders.