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Edward Walker @gnuggat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
NB: “Euronews noted the attack as the first to take place in a NATO member’s economic zone.”
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 06/10/2026
A fun fact about neutrinos is that they come in three “flavors” (types) and also in three masses and you would think that this means each flavor has its own mass and you would be absolutely wrong about that.
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Johns Hopkins Arts & Sciences @jhuartssciences.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Congrats to assistant professor Danielle Norcini, winner of the 2026 Stuart Jay Freedman Award in Experimental Nuclear Physics from @apsphysics.aps.org. She was honored for new ways to detect low-energy particles, from reactor neutrinos to dark matter. ⚛️ physics-astronomy.jhu.edu/2026/10/02/d...
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Danielle Norcini receives Stuart Jay Freedman Award in Experimental Nuclear Physics from APS | Physics & Astronomy
Assistant Professor Danielle Norcini has been recognized by the American Physical Society as the recipient of the 2026 Stuart Jay Freedman Award in Experimental Nuclear Physics. Norcini, an experiment...
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Don Comer @doncomer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Trump & the Republicans are dipping into the US treasury to pay for their campaign ads. The next honest president has to demand repayment of every dollar that they stole from us for these illegal purposes. Just a bunch of crooks!
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Trump's Corruption For All To See, He Doesn't Even Try To Hide It......
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 04/10/2026
Good morning. Just how much have successive UK governments spent - or is the current one due to spend - with Peter Thiel’s Palantir? 🧵⤵️
Graphic showing Palantir founder Peter Thiel and totals of money spent since 2014 – or due to be spent – by UK government departments and agencies. Design: Lynsey Irvine
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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Mongolia has joined Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in sealing its borders with the russian terrorist state. These countries are trying to contain the spread of pneumonic plague from an outbreak in Irkutsk region.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 06/10/2026
“Europe's security architecture remains slow, fragmented, and expensive to mobilize across agencies and national boundaries,” writes Megi Benia, founder and director of the Strategic Security Initiative, in this op-ed.
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Europe is learning the wrong lesson from Russia's drone war
European governments are preparing for a form of confrontation that their current investments do not fully match. While Russian-linked sabotage usually uses drones, logistics networks, criminal inter...
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Jessica Berlin @berlinbridge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Schröder. Maaßen. Now Hanning. These aren’t isolated scandals. It’s systemic and ongoing for decades: the German government and security establishment are compromised. This case was discovered by accident. Anyone who thinks we’ve found the last breach is kidding themselves.
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🌊 DudeTheyreOnToMe 24:7🌊 @dancinginthestreet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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🦋🐕‍🦺🌺LadyWillow💚🐾🦋 @ladywillow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Dr. Tessa Fisher @tessafisher.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I know it's the ideological cornerstone of modern conservatism, but it never ceases to astonish me how deeply believe rich, reactionary men believe that the general populace is too stupid and impulsive to be trusted,
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zauberberg.bsky.social @zauberberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Stanimir Dobrev - 2/2 This puts hundreds of thousands of Russian conscripts who are not take part in the war at risk to be forcefully recruited with a fake signature and kept away from relatives long enough for the appeal period to pass. Source: t.me/astrapress/1...
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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Key point here. Baltics are not a pushover. They are not "next". (or "tiny" or "ex-Soviet republics") They are vigilant, increasingly well-armed with weapons that will deter aggressors. The real "frontline" is elsewhere: Germany, France, UK and the USA.
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zauberberg.bsky.social @zauberberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sven Erik Volberg - 3/5 The report ties these networks directly to leaked emails from Vladislav Surkov (Putin's former chief strategist), which exposed Kremlin-funded operations aimed at weaponizing Western left-wing "pacifism" and anti-NATO movements to divide the West.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This is how we should see these magnificant animals, not hauled up on a boat or in fillets on a slab. We should no more catch or kill this rare and stunning megafauna than we should trap or kill tigers or whales. Here are some more of Rupert’s photos from yesterday, with his kind permission.
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Kemi Badenoch’s 'The Right Way' is the wrong way. By looking at what Badenoch does not say in her new description of what it is to be a Conservative, I show that this is a charter for abuse that is riddled with arrogant inconsistencies. youtu.be/AB7Nid-tTFA?...
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Kemi Badenoch’s 'The Right Way' is the wrong way
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Why are the Tories obsessed with inheritance tax? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/10...
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Why are the Tories obsessed with inheritance tax?
There is something quite extraordinary about the Conservative Party apparently deciding that cutting inheritance tax should be a centrepiece of its attempt to recover its electoral fortunes. Politico ...
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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hey friends🫂🫂 My new video is here - Lviv Through My Eyes 🇺🇦 Come explore this incredible city with me. And one challenge: try NOT to fall in love with Lviv while watching😁 Watch for free: buymeacoffee.com/angelica.sha...
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It’s excellent that the Greens are doing this. Unsurprisingly it’s had almost zero coverage in the media outlets (who also do a shockingly poor job of telling everyone about NHS privatisation). Link to article: leftfootforward.org/2026/10/gree... jujuliagrace.substack.com
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Watched all three. Very fine, thought provoking cinema. Not my usual fare at all.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just amazing how like it is (was) the German V1 launch sites at Peenemünde in WW2. Shocking that Ukraine is still suffering such horrors :-(
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Best of luck 🤞 !
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
No shortage of myths and legends in that part of the world!
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 06/10/2026
⚡️Lithuania takes 1st step to lift nuclear weapons ban amid Russian threat. The move comes as Vilnius seeks to strengthen its deterrence amid growing security concerns in the region because of Russia's aggressive posture.
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Lithuania takes 1st step to lift nuclear weapons ban amid Russian threat
Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas said removing the constitutional ban would strengthen Lithuania's resilience and deterrence.
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires I discovered via an FOI request that DEFRA’s commitment in the National Adaptation Programme to run a “wildfire risk programme” since 2023 “was not brought into effect”. #ClimateCrisis www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Russia keeps attacking Ukraine. ▪️ Zaporizhzhia: Russian forces attacked a bridge over the Dnipro river. Traffic was temporarily blocked. The number of injured has risen to five people, including two Red Cross workers. All reported injuries are described as minor.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
An appalling mistake by South Korea. What are they thinking?
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
2027 Calendar - available to preorder now! First 100 orders come with a free exclusive Cold War Steve Christmas card, signed and dedicated to you (or the recipient of the calendar) 👇👇👇👇 coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/grea...
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ukrainian National Guard managed to deliver almost 4 tons of humanitarian aid to Russian-occupied Oleshky!
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Wow. A Ukrainian lady rushed to help rescue a Ukrainian ground robot. She is incredibly cool. Note how she also hid her bike so it wouldn't be visible. God bless her. Ukrainians risk their lives because we are fighting an existential war. Source: 71st Brigade
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If bridge-destruction season is upon us, here are some notable bridges in Russia to watch 1. Southern overpass of the Western High-Speed Diameter, St.Petersburg 2. Bolshoy Obukhovsky Bridge, St. Petersburg 3. Krasnaya Polyana Railway Bridge, near Sochi 4. Crimean Bridge #Russia #Ukraine #OSINT
Southern overpass of the Western High-Speed Diameter, St.PetersburgBolshoy Obukhovsky Bridge, St. Petersburg 43.611498°,  40.049308° Krasnaya Polyana Railway BridgeCrimean Bridge
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Palantir represent a tool of oppression from the authoritarian regime playbook. Corrupt politicians gave them these contracts. They must be reversed.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Flying is officially on course to account for *almost all* the UK's carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Heathrow expansion alone would cause more carbon emissions by 2054 than *any other sector of the economy*. So why is it being contemplated? My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Geisha at Gennin-temple in Kyoto, Japan. Photography by Woosra Kim
Bathed in a brilliant shaft of morning light, a maiko advances along the central flagstone pathway (sandō) within the quiet precincts of Kennin-ji in Kyoto. She carries a small, vermilion oil-paper parasol (wagasa), her hair styled in traditional nihongami and adorned with vibrant floral kanzashi hair ornaments that sway with her movement. Her rich teal-green trailing kimono (hikizuri) features intricate, hand-dyed yūzen motifs and a golden brocade obi, catching the light to reveal flashes of brilliant scarlet silk under-layer (hakkako) as she walks atop high, hollow-carved wooden sandals (okobo). Behind her, a magnificent canopy of pale cherry blossoms (sakura) creates a luminous frame around the dark, weathered roof tiles of the temple gate. The photograph evokes an exquisite, sensory atmosphere: the rhythmic pokkuri-pokkuri hollow chime of wooden okobo echoing across smooth stones, the crisp, cool morning air fragrant with delicate spring blossoms, the damp warmth of sunlit granite, and the solemn, undisturbed quietude of an ancient temple at dawn.

Founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai, Kennin-ji stands as Kyoto’s oldest Zen monastery, situated at the immediate threshold where the spiritual grounds meet the historic Gion hanamachi (flower district). The maiko’s presence within this sacred space illustrates the historical interplay between Kyoto's monastic heritage and its refined world of traditional performing arts. Her ensemble represents the pinnacle of Japanese textile and material craftsmanship (monozukuri), from the laborious paste-resist dyeing and gold-leaf embellishment of her silk kimono to the intricate Nishijin-ori weaving of her sash and the hand-carved paulownia wood of her footwear. Each element of her dress is meticulously selected to reflect kisetsukan—a heightened awareness of the current season—aligning her visual presence with the fleeting beauty of early spring cherry blossoms.
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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Moldova reports 5 missile strikes on its territory. Moldovan police say there have been five cases involving russian “Banderol” cruise missiles hitting the country.
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory - NSF NRAO @thenrao.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What’s new with the Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA)? 📡 We’ve recently reached some milestones for “first fringes” – meaning successful correlation, combining signals from 2+ separate antennas. 📸 Credit: Scott Broadwell More ⤵️ #ngVLA #Astronomy #RadioAstronomy
Astrophotography image of the ngVLA prototype antenna beneath a darkening blue sky, with stars just becoming visible.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
An important analysis, this.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It seems that after Zakharova’s statement that European factories producing weapons for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia, the question of such a strike should no longer be "will it happen?" but rather "when will it happen?"⤵️
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
:-( Comment seems superfluous. However, maybe Russian forces might consider, if they want to live,redirecting the order to be against Putin and his mad, Duma and military coterie,
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Bob Owen @etotheipiadd1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Who is brave here, a lone woman speaking out against xenophobia or the gangs of black clad men in masks, you decide.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
And the tragic thing is, that by doing nothing, Burnham is compounding the evil and is presumably also legally complicit. Immediately rescinding the inane Palestine Action proscription would be a start.
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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I don’t need people to call Ukrainians unbreakable. We break. We cry. We get exhausted. And somehow, the next morning, we continue. #ukraine #ukrainians #ukrainiangirl #war #ukrainian
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Certainly not while he’s still locking up innocent protesters at the the genocide in Palestine. Inane, inhuman and indefensible.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How much longer before they see sense and leave? Betting the orcs on the front line saw months ago that it’s all over.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If only we didn’t believe that U.K. is totally subservient to the U.S. for permission to use such weapons. The apocryphal off-switch?
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Well he called Trumpski a dotard. Not too bad for an opening gambit.
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barryap.bsky.social @barryap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Neoliberals and vulture capitalists circling. Occurs to me that’s why the U.S. won’t allow Ukraine to defeat Russia and end the war. Just how desperate for money must Russia be? Maybe I read too much from Naomi Klein.
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