Ruth Mottram
@ruth-mottram.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy
Climate scientist at DMI, Danish/British dual national, married Dutch, interested in glaciers, ice sheets, atmosphere and climate in Arctic, Greenland […]
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And @kallekn has written an article for @sydsvenskan about this:
https://www.sydsvenskan.se/lund/enormt-intresse-for-lunds-universitet-45-toppforskare-fran-hela-varlden-pa-vag-hit/
4/3
https://www.sydsvenskan.se/lund/enormt-intresse-for-lunds-universitet-45-toppforskare-fran-hela-varlden-pa-vag-hit/
4/3
45 toppforskare från hela världen på väg – enormt intresse för Lunds universitet
”Jag hörde om Lund redan 1999 när jag studerade i Peking.”
www.sydsvenskan.se
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
And @kallekn has written an article for @sydsvenskan about this:
https://www.sydsvenskan.se/lund/enormt-intresse-for-lunds-universitet-45-toppforskare-fran-hela-varlden-pa-vag-hit/
4/3
https://www.sydsvenskan.se/lund/enormt-intresse-for-lunds-universitet-45-toppforskare-fran-hela-varlden-pa-vag-hit/
4/3
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Lund University had an open call for guest professors last year, and the response has been way over expectations with an extremely high quality of applications. As a result, I am very happy that Yingda Chen from Virginia Tech will be a visiting professor at the Center for Mathematical Sciences […]
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fediscience.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Lund University had an open call for guest professors last year, and the response has been way over expectations with an extremely high quality of applications. As a result, I am very happy that Yingda Chen from Virginia Tech will be a visiting professor at the Center for Mathematical Sciences […]
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RE: https://fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/116013641319676975
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
RE: https://fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/116013641319676975
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
RE: https://fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/116013641319676975
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
RE: https://fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/116013641319676975
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
It's not actually mandatory to be either working in a Nordic country or indeed in Nordic meteorology (I'll be presenting Antarctic climate work), so if you would like to hang out with the cool kids on a very weather beaten group of […]
Calling all Nordic meteorologists:
Nordic Meteorology Meeting #nmm26 will be held for first time ever in Faroe Islands.
They have negotiated some good transport deals + reductions for ECRs.
It's a fun crowd and some nice excursions. Come + join us […]
Nordic Meteorology Meeting #nmm26 will be held for first time ever in Faroe Islands.
They have negotiated some good transport deals + reductions for ECRs.
It's a fun crowd and some nice excursions. Come + join us […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Calling all Nordic meteorologists:
Nordic Meteorology Meeting #nmm26 will be held for first time ever in Faroe Islands.
They have negotiated some good transport deals + reductions for ECRs.
It's a fun crowd and some nice excursions. Come + join us […]
Nordic Meteorology Meeting #nmm26 will be held for first time ever in Faroe Islands.
They have negotiated some good transport deals + reductions for ECRs.
It's a fun crowd and some nice excursions. Come + join us […]
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
Paris prosecutors summon Elon Musk after raid on X's French offices
Allez les Bleus !
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-paris-prosecutors-x-office-elon-musk-sexual-deepfakes-holocaust-rcna257202
#leavex #france #paris #musk #x
Allez les Bleus !
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-paris-prosecutors-x-office-elon-musk-sexual-deepfakes-holocaust-rcna257202
#leavex #france #paris #musk #x
Paris prosecutors summon Elon Musk after raid on X's French offices
The prosecutor's cybercrime unit said it carried out searches with Europol and French police.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Yes yes I know I'm in Antarctica and it is cool and all, but, *Natural ice skating* in Denmark!
Enjoy it all you lucky devils, heaven only knows when the possibility will come round again...
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/reels/vandet-er-stift-danmarks-stoerste-soe-er-sikker-gaa-paa
Enjoy it all you lucky devils, heaven only knows when the possibility will come round again...
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/reels/vandet-er-stift-danmarks-stoerste-soe-er-sikker-gaa-paa
Vandet er stift! Danmarks største sø er sikker at gå på
Isen på Danmarks største sø, Arresø, er nu erklæret sikker. Dagens ismåling viste en tykkelse på 18 centimeter, målt ved boring i isen. Færdsel på isen er dog kun tilladt inden for de områder, der er afmærket af beredskabet.
www.dr.dk
February 2, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Yes yes I know I'm in Antarctica and it is cool and all, but, *Natural ice skating* in Denmark!
Enjoy it all you lucky devils, heaven only knows when the possibility will come round again...
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/reels/vandet-er-stift-danmarks-stoerste-soe-er-sikker-gaa-paa
Enjoy it all you lucky devils, heaven only knows when the possibility will come round again...
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/reels/vandet-er-stift-danmarks-stoerste-soe-er-sikker-gaa-paa
A common effort between 23 different local authorities* in Denmark to develop FOSS alternatives to big US tech in Danish schools.
I am here for this
Ja, tak 🙏
*But not apparently my local authority...
@jensk - @bettina alle kan læse mere om projektet her:
Https://www.os2.eu/OS2skole
I am here for this
Ja, tak 🙏
*But not apparently my local authority...
@jensk - @bettina alle kan læse mere om projektet her:
Https://www.os2.eu/OS2skole
February 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
A common effort between 23 different local authorities* in Denmark to develop FOSS alternatives to big US tech in Danish schools.
I am here for this
Ja, tak 🙏
*But not apparently my local authority...
@jensk - @bettina alle kan læse mere om projektet her:
Https://www.os2.eu/OS2skole
I am here for this
Ja, tak 🙏
*But not apparently my local authority...
@jensk - @bettina alle kan læse mere om projektet her:
Https://www.os2.eu/OS2skole
Absolutely gorgeous essayWorth a read (via @drnoble) by @tg that starts with why RSS clients look like email, but moves into SoMe and how we imported anxiety without cause.
Via @kottke
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Via @kottke
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Phantom Obligation
Why RSS readers look like email clients, and what that's doing to us.
www.terrygodier.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Absolutely gorgeous essayWorth a read (via @drnoble) by @tg that starts with why RSS clients look like email, but moves into SoMe and how we imported anxiety without cause.
Via @kottke
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Via @kottke
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
Interesting essay by @tg on why RSS clients look like email, any how this imported anxiety without cause. Lovely design details in this too.
Via @kottke (RSS, naturally)
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Via @kottke (RSS, naturally)
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Phantom Obligation
Why RSS readers look like email clients, and what that's doing to us.
www.terrygodier.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Interesting essay by @tg on why RSS clients look like email, any how this imported anxiety without cause. Lovely design details in this too.
Via @kottke (RSS, naturally)
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
Via @kottke (RSS, naturally)
https://www.terrygodier.com/phantom-obligation
#design #ui #rss
This is particularly annoying because after converting my kid's laptop to Linux with #endoften, school WiFi certificates would not allow connection so we had to switch back to Microsoft to allow school work submissions 🤬
#microsofttax.
#microsofttax.
February 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This is particularly annoying because after converting my kid's laptop to Linux with #endoften, school WiFi certificates would not allow connection so we had to switch back to Microsoft to allow school work submissions 🤬
#microsofttax.
#microsofttax.
DKK 60 million on Microsoft and Google software licences *every year* paid Danish state schools. And imagine how much government IT is paying on top.
It's time to start calling it the #microsofttax
HT@cryptohagen@social.data.coop […]
It's time to start calling it the #microsofttax
HT@cryptohagen@social.data.coop […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
DKK 60 million on Microsoft and Google software licences *every year* paid Danish state schools. And imagine how much government IT is paying on top.
It's time to start calling it the #microsofttax
HT@cryptohagen@social.data.coop […]
It's time to start calling it the #microsofttax
HT@cryptohagen@social.data.coop […]
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
I was trained to write the Abstract last when preparing an academic paper: finish up the paper first and then summarize it. Over the years I've reversed this: I now write the Abstract as early as possible. This forces me to focus on a few key points, and gives structure to the rest of the […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I was trained to write the Abstract last when preparing an academic paper: finish up the paper first and then summarize it. Over the years I've reversed this: I now write the Abstract as early as possible. This forces me to focus on a few key points, and gives structure to the rest of the […]
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
Oh look, the guy who got famous by yelling about how we shouldn't do anything to mitigate the effects of climate change is in the Epstein Files.
February 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Oh look, the guy who got famous by yelling about how we shouldn't do anything to mitigate the effects of climate change is in the Epstein Files.
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
The fediverse is not done!
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The fediverse is not done!
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
For, reasons, I find myself looking up serpulids on Wikipedia and look at this beauty.
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 AM
For, reasons, I find myself looking up serpulids on Wikipedia and look at this beauty.
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
For, reasons, I find myself looking up serpulids on Wikipedia and look at this beauty.
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 AM
For, reasons, I find myself looking up serpulids on Wikipedia and look at this beauty.
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
The name Christmas tree worm doesn't really do it justice. Not for the first time I wonder if I should have pursued marine biology as a specialism […]
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📢 We are hiring ! #FediHire
My group is looking for 2️⃣ #research scientists in the field of #satellite 🛰️ remote sensing and data processing, to work in #norway
One position (Tromsø or Oslo) will mostly be about #Climate #seaice remote sensing from passive microwave sensors […]
My group is looking for 2️⃣ #research scientists in the field of #satellite 🛰️ remote sensing and data processing, to work in #norway
One position (Tromsø or Oslo) will mostly be about #Climate #seaice remote sensing from passive microwave sensors […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
RE: https://vebinet.com/@dawid/115980586541269075
Hard agree. Many find that Mastodon requires a steep learning curve and coming over from the Dead Bird Site some years ago it took me a long time to find my way on Mastodon - not because of the tech involved but because tech and discursive […]
Hard agree. Many find that Mastodon requires a steep learning curve and coming over from the Dead Bird Site some years ago it took me a long time to find my way on Mastodon - not because of the tech involved but because tech and discursive […]
January 30, 2026 at 7:46 AM
RE: https://vebinet.com/@dawid/115980586541269075
Hard agree. Many find that Mastodon requires a steep learning curve and coming over from the Dead Bird Site some years ago it took me a long time to find my way on Mastodon - not because of the tech involved but because tech and discursive […]
Hard agree. Many find that Mastodon requires a steep learning curve and coming over from the Dead Bird Site some years ago it took me a long time to find my way on Mastodon - not because of the tech involved but because tech and discursive […]
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
Mastodon has the great advantage of having far fewer trolls than is usual on other sites. I am a prolific blocker and I spend far less time blocking hate. That alone makes it worth the effort.
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Mastodon has the great advantage of having far fewer trolls than is usual on other sites. I am a prolific blocker and I spend far less time blocking hate. That alone makes it worth the effort.
These ice lenses are giving me a tough time in processing today, they're everywhere. But if I believe the satellite data, they also shouldn't exist. It appears we are underestimating surface melt* in Antarctica.
*But not runoff! These are refrozen meltwater layers
*But not runoff! These are refrozen meltwater layers
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
These ice lenses are giving me a tough time in processing today, they're everywhere. But if I believe the satellite data, they also shouldn't exist. It appears we are underestimating surface melt* in Antarctica.
*But not runoff! These are refrozen meltwater layers
*But not runoff! These are refrozen meltwater layers
Reposted by Ruth Mottram
If you write about the messy reality behind "free" internet services: we're seeing #OpenStreetMap hammered by scrapers hiding behind residential proxy/embedded-SDK networks. We're a volunteer-run service and the costs are real. We'd love to talk to a journalist about what we're seeing + how […]
Original post on en.osm.town
en.osm.town
January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
If you write about the messy reality behind "free" internet services: we're seeing #OpenStreetMap hammered by scrapers hiding behind residential proxy/embedded-SDK networks. We're a volunteer-run service and the costs are real. We'd love to talk to a journalist about what we're seeing + how […]