Reposted by Martijn van den BroekCase Portman @caseportmanaudio.com · 1hCan AI do my job? Maybe. Eventually. Do I care? Not in the slightest. I'm proud lil old me handcrafted these RPG weapon SFX and you know what, here's 20% off! ⚔️ No "credits" / "token" nonsense here. 🚫 caseportman.itch.io/forge-fantas... 1196
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekAging Science News @agingbiology.bsky.social · 1hDecline of chaperone-mediated autophagy in aging impairs macrophage clearance of senescent cells www.nature.com/articles/s43...nature.comDecline of chaperone-mediated autophagy in aging impairs macrophage clearance of senescent cells - Nature AgingThis study looks at how the decline in chaperone-mediated autophagy in aging alters senescent cell properties leading to an impairment in their immune clearance. Utilizing proteomic and metabolomic an... 011
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 12hI think we missed a huge opportunity to normalize masking as a public health tool. We eradicated an entire strain of the flu with Covid prevention measures. Masking shows respect for those around you. It shows solidarity with the disability community. It shows you value long term health. 9441112
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 26mAir passengers flying into Moscow from Irkutsk where a lab technician died of the plague are now being given mandatory temperature checks by masked staff before they’re allowed to disembark. 2814752
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekAntónio Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 1hIf an issue matters to European citizens, it must matter to European institutions. 083
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEuronews @euronews.com · 2hRussia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place ➡️ l.euronews.com/7LOZ 274
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekKentoc'h Mervel @torr-reor.eurosky.social · 02/10/2026To the English-speakers reading my posts: I've been looking from some international coverage of the student protests in France, and it seems that "schools remain closed as student protests turn violent" is the most frequent press take on the situation here... 11917
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 6h“Estonia now plans to fight over every inch of territory from the border onwards and to hit Russia hard, hundreds of kilometres behind the front line, from day one of any invasion.” www.ft.com/content/0293... Estonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ pushft.comEstonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ pushBaltic state prepares to carry out deep strikes inside its neighbour if it is attacked 16217
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekFinbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 7hChinese troops have taken part in a mass multinational exercise in Russia featuring new anti-drone and ground robot systems – drills that Russian state media said “applied lessons” from the Ukraine war. www.scmp.com/news/ch... 064
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekThe Safer Air Project @saferairproject.bsky.social · 7hSafer Shared Air 2026 is proudly a Safer Air event. We’re committed to making our events as accessible and inclusive as possible, including for attendees who are immunocompromised or have chronic health conditions. With this in mind, we’ve chosen a venue with excellent ventilation! 111
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 8hThe Far Right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of the Brazilian Presidential election by just two points, like Trump wanted. He’s now heading to a runoff with President Lula. Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party also ended up with the most governors, senators and federal deputies. 3821465
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 8hThe UK's state pension is not generous compared to others in Europe. Older people relying on the state pension have to get by on barely over £1000 a month. Andy Burnham’s plans to end the triple lock are unacceptable, morally wrong and the SNP will stand against them. 4420593
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekDave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 9hIf Sanchez is voted out next month, the EU will lose the only leader in the 🇪🇺Council who has consistently stood up to Trump.davekeating.substack.comSanchez, as Europe's conscience, reminds us we do have leverageMerz, as Europe's capitulator, sat in silent acquiescence while Trump threatened Spain with embargo. Spain's expulsion of the US military shows the power Germany has but refuses to wield. 12910
Martijn van den Broek @mfamyfuerza.bsky.social · 9h'She first noticed something wasn’t right during Covid after she began regularly tripping over.' '"People look at you as if you’re faking it, thinking ‘How can she be okay one day and in a chair the next?"' 'she has been forced to adapt her daily life, including giving up running and cooking.' 000
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekMark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 9hFND's a pretty terrifying condition to live with. It's still poorly understood compared to other neurological conditions, and there are no pharmaceutical treatmentt. The only real treatment pathway is psychological I'm lucky to have understanding family, friends, and colleagues. Not everyone is.news.stv.tv'People think we're faking it', say Scots living with neurological conditionFND can lead to tremors, muscle spasms, tics and mobility issues - but those living with it say they're often accused of faking symptoms 251
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekDave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 9hPedro Sanchez, who has for all intents and purposes been holding the fort alone as the EU's only leftist leader left, has called a snap election for next month.politico.euSpain’s Sánchez calls snap elections for Nov. 29With housing topping voters’ concerns, the prime minister is hoping the affordability crisis can help him defy the polls and extend his time in power. 44320
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekeLife @elife.bsky.social · 18hDecoupling AMPK from fatty acid synthesis allows maintenance of fitness late in lifebuff.lyDecoupling AMPK from fatty acid synthesis allows maintenance of fitness late in lifeRe-engineering a highly conserved metabolic pathway in yeast prevents age-related functional decline and proves that ageing is not inevitably linked to loss of fitness. 042
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 19hWe know very little about the plague outbreak in Russia We know it happened in a lab We know one person died They’ve saying it’s pneumonic It’s state sponsored media so we must take it with a grain of salt One thing is certain, there’s no harm in wearing a mask! Covid & flu are raging too! 316146
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 19hNobody is prepared for the world of drone warfare that is coming, in fact is already here www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...nytimes.comU.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New ThreatsThe withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation. 1201517560
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekMaike Osborne @maosbot.bsky.social · 21hMy hair is finally long enough to put up, hooray, and it is so nice to be able to mask with ease again! 1403
Reposted by Martijn van den Broekevan cook @evancook.audio · 18/09/2026as the great texts say, "I Bring a Sort of 'We Should All Quit' Vibe to the Workplace That Bosses Don't Really Like". this sticker now available at www.tindie.com/stores/evanc... 1255
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Russia is working on bio-weapons in Siberia.themoscowtimes.comNearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague - The Moscow TimesHealth authorities in Siberia’s Irkutsk region have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation after a laboratory worker died from plague, according to media reports and a statement by a regio... 951318668
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekConor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Many people have recently reached out to me regarding the current situation in Irkutsk. Right now, the information environment there is both too sparse and too unreliable to base any firm analysis and / or prediction on. The next week will make the picture much clearer. 1549
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEuronews @euronews.com · 04/10/2026Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic after lab worker's death ➡️ l.euronews.com/3BSP 3179
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekBirmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Yet again the BBC thinks that it is fair and balanced coverage to ignore us on the weekend of our conference. www.thenational.scot/news/2660527...thenational.scotFury as BBC's Laura Kuenssberg snubs Greens on party conference weekendThe BBC's flagship Sunday politics programme failed to include a Green Party representative – despite the party's conference taking place this weekend 714049
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 04/10/2026Several hospitals were closed in Irkutsk for quarantine and a mask regime was introduced at an aluminum plant due to the plague ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/04/v... 27429200
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEuronews @euronews.com · 04/10/2026Two people have died in Spain's Catalonia region due to floodingl.euronews.comTwo people have died in Spain's Catalonia region due to floodingOn Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and the Besòs river passed the danger threshold. 01110
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEuropean Space Agency @esa.int · 04/10/2026#WorldSpaceWeek2026 starts today! 🚀⚡ Explore space with Pokémon through exhibitions in Science museums across Europe, meet the Astronaut Pikachu that spent 67 days with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot aboard the International Space Station. #PokemonxESA Credit: ESA/NASA S. Adenot 218233
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekAging Science News @agingbiology.bsky.social · 04/10/2026mTOR signaling in aging: from causality to geroprotective interventions and hallmark-level outcomes www.aging-us.com/article/2064...aging-us.commTOR signaling in aging: from causality to geroprotective interventions and hallmark-level outcomes | AgingThe mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway is an important integrator of processes involved in aging and longevity, coordinating nutrient sensing, metabolic adaptation, and cellular stress re 011
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEuronews @euronews.com · 04/10/2026Merz in surprise Kyiv visit: Germany pledges more aid to Ukrainel.euronews.comMerz in surprise Kyiv visit: Germany pledges more aid to UkraineGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine. 1177
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A Labour minister has said he 'wouldn’t link the two' when challenged on whether rerunning the Brexit debate should allow Scotland to have a second independence referendumthenational.scotLabour minister says 'I wouldn't link' Scottish independence with Brexit redo 677
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026“Showers” is doing some heavy lifting in this report... www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/s...euronews.comShowers and storms across Spain this weekend, floods kill 102-year-old womanA 102-year-old woman has died and about 90 people were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, after floods dumped 142 l/m². Rain will persist, with a new storm possible in the west on Sunday. #EuropeNews 28626
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekRalf Wittenbrink @ralfwittenbrink.bsky.social · 04/10/2026COVID-19 in 🇫🇷 Die SARS-CoV-2-Viruslast im Abwasser der Hauptstadtregion Île-de-France übersteigt inzwischen deutlich den Höchststand des vergangenen Jahres und nähert sich dem Niveau von vor zwei Jahren an, bei den Notaufnahme-Besuchen aufgrund von COVID-Verdacht wurden die … 212959
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekOSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 03/10/2026🇪🇸🌧️ Severe flooding in southern Spain. Heavy rain inundated Madrigueras, with water levels exceeding 2 meters. Rescuers saved 90 people, while a 102-year-old resident was found dead. Authorities say it is the region’s worst flooding since the 1950s. 38936
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekAntonio Vecoli (@tonyveco on X) @tonyveco.bsky.social · 03/10/2026🔴 ⚠️ ⛈️ 🛰️ Since the end of September 2026 persistent extreme weather is affecting S. #France and E. #Spain and red alerts have been declared in #Barcelona and surroundings until the 4th of October. ⬇️30hrs of #MTG infrared channel of FCI until 15.30UTC of October 3. via #EumetView. #ClimateEmergency 33315
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekSung Kim @sungkim.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Flow Reasoning Models. They developed a recurrent flow-based architecture to efficiently solve structured reasoning problems (e.g., Sudoku). It applies continuous flows to discrete data and recurrently refine their past mistakes through self-conditioning. 1488
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekOlivier Borkowski @oborkowski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Trade-off between flux efficiency and metabolic control shapes enzyme allocation doi.org/10.1038/s443... 043
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekC.H. Romatowski @chromatowski.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I think it’s a big problem that most of the public is totally unfamiliar w/one of the worst yet common outcomes from Covid, namely ME/CFS. I often share this Sundance doc bc I think being able to visualize the harm (as we can for, say, polio) makes it easier to understand the desire to mitigate it.youtube.comUNREST Feature Documentary (With Captions and Multilingual Subtitles)YouTube video by Unrest Film 37229
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekRuth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026Between menopause and a lengthy Covid-related illness, the brain fog I experience can be very debilitating, affecting my memory and my ability to draw concepts together when I write. Although the other impacts I still occasionally experience can be painful, the brain fog is what upsets me the most. 1153
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekRuth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026Scotland provides many of the fossil fuels the UK still relies on, yet Labour allowed our only processing plant to close, costing many jobs and livelihoods, affecting dozens of communities. The loss of this essential infrastructure undermines our national resilience. Labour knows this. 063
Reposted by Martijn van den Broekfife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Revealing that ministers quietly scrapped plans to prepare England's countryside for wildfires—even as firefighters lack basic protective gear—is gross negligence. Ignoring tinderbox conditions and extreme heat won't stop the blazes. Why abandon public safety? 🤔 #ClimateCrisistheguardian.comRevealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfiresFOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear 088
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekEurope Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Latvia, 99% of polling stations counted · 1.3% invalid ballots not excluded: National parliament election AS-ECR: 35.3% (+24.3) LPV-PfE: 13.1% (+6.8) SV/AJ-*: 11.7% (+8.5) NA-ECR: 8.9% (-0.4) P-G/EFA: 7.8% (+1.7) JV-EPP: 6.3% (-12.6) ZZS~RE|~S&D: 4.4% (-8.0) ... +/- vs. ➤ europeelects.eu/latvia 041
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekSophie in't Veld @sophieintveld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Trump is the biggest threat to world peace, to the security and economy of Europe. Yet Europe's "Leaders" continue to give in to his extortion. What steps have they taken to make Europe truly autonomous and independent as quickly as possible (besides the hollow words)? 33310
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekDave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 04/10/2026What an image. Apparently 🇺🇸President Trump didn't even bother to turn on his camera while making his threats to ban diesel exports to Europe in Friday's G7 call? The facial expressions of the others as they listen to him says it all. More here: davekeating.substack.com/p/yet-again-... 77236
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/04/2025“I want to prescribe clean air.” 47 million health workers and advocates are calling for urgent action to #BeatAirPollution — because no one should get sick from the air they breathe. Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202... 26818
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/10/2026The electric mobility shift is already happening in Africa. ⚡ 🚌 From buses to motorbikes and bicycles, e-mobility is taking to the streets across the continent, helping #BeatAirPollution and cut emissions. Read on: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... 410245
Reposted by Martijn van den Broekdownchasm @downchasm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026interesting to see Zelda fanart from 1986 when the game and characters were still brand new to people 411244
Reposted by Martijn van den BroekTRAstonDrs @castltrastondrs.medsky.network · 03/10/2026Steal a little, and they put you in jail. Steal a lot, and they make you king. Bob Dylan 032