Nathan Garland
Nathan Garland
@n8sci.bsky.social
Teaching and research in Applied Maths & Physics @Griffith uni ~ plasma science, electron transport, math modeling ~ Opinions and positions expressed are my own
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The world’s huge investment in AI relies on some big assumptions.
Can bigger-is-better ‘scaling laws’ keep AI improving forever? History says we can’t be too sure
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Vandalism and spiting so many industries and technologies that rely on this institutional knowledge. What a deeply unserious country.

www.wired.com/story/nist-d...
Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data
The team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology publishes measurement data crucial for advanced research in areas like astrophysics, nuclear fusion, and semiconductors.
www.wired.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM