Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I appreciate this very nice profile. Much too generous. I've had lots of help over the years from very dedicated and talented people and teams. 041
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Please share with autism researchers and technology developers. ARPA-H has announced SPECTRA, a new program focused on autism heterogeneity and lifelong health trajectories, along with new tools to support assessment, communication, daily living, and quality of life. arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...arpa-h.govARPA-H launches SPECTRA to transform autism diagnosis and precision careThe Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research ranging in scale from molecular to societal to deliver health breakthroughs in years, not decades. 200
Reposted by Russell ShillingThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/09/2026The police in Britain said they were investigating the theft of 800 barrels of Guinness beer from an industrial park in northwestern England. The police said the value of the stolen beer was 115,000 pounds, or about $155,000.nyti.msGrand Theft Porter: Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness in BritainThe police said they were investigating the theft of about $155,000 worth of the famously creamy Irish stout from an industrial park in northwestern England. 18619
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Weird Al teaches us about the brain! @bwjones.bsky.social youtu.be/J6ILiEuUvM0?...youtu.beThe Brain Song – “Weird Al” YankovicYouTube video by alyankovic 054
Reposted by Russell ShillingLora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 26/08/2026end of an era - Annie Palmer @cnbc.com reports Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk finally on Sept. 30. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/a...cnbc.comAmazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting downMechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers. 1277
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 15/08/2026apple.news/A2yuMIdhURk2...apple.newsThe CEO of Bluesky Says He Wants Less of a Focus on Liberal Politics (and More Sports) — GizmodoSome on Bluesky don’t seem to have noticed the “sports” part. 000
Reposted by Russell ShillingThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 13/08/2026Why we’re going back to the games of our youththeguardian.comWhy we’re going back to the games of our youthAs millenials return to the games of their youth, remakes of Star Fox and Halo suggest there is still plenty to learn from the past 5334
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 12/08/2026techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/b...techcrunch.comBluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app | TechCrunchOver a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged. 000
Reposted by Russell ShillingNPR @npr.org · 29/07/2026A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns. n.pr/4fnFpTin.prNew York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlashA school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns. 4233376
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Looking forward to heading out to Games for Change this week and moderating a panel on Tuesday! Who is going? #G4C #G4C2026 @gamesforchange.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Russell ShillingCapital Weather @capitalweather.com · 17/07/2026Do you have burning eyes from the smoke? Remaining inside in air-conditioned enviro is helpful but about half outdoor smoke particulates can penetrate typical indoor spaces. Tighter-built homes have much less outdoor air while drafty houses or those w/ open windows more closely represent outdoors. 66716
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Ugh. I hate to see good talent sent to the street! 010
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Heading to Games for Change next week to moderate a panel. Company I'm advising is also nominated for a Roblox game with Sesame Street. Came across this great article that can inform #STEM games. @gamesforchange.bsky.social www.space.com/entertainmen...space.comWhy space games still struggle with the scale of the universe"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is." 022
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Diagnosed with lymphoma today. Best dog ever!! AGE 11 and every inch of her is sweet. 100
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy 4th. We aren't always perfect or right. Democracy is a journey. But I love our country and our democratic principles. Proud to have served for 22-years to support our democracy and its constitution. I live in a melting-pot neighborhood with diverse religions and cultures. It's America!static.klipy.comSnoopy & Woodstock: Happy 4th of July America!ALT: Snoopy & Woodstock: Happy 4th of July America! 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Tiny elves! www.zmescience.com/science/news...zmescience.comThis Mushroom Makes You See Little People. It Gets Even Weirder: Scientists Can’t Find the HallucinogenResearchers may have stumbled on a completely unknown pathway. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Given dependence on GPS, very troubling. Not surprising though. apple.news/ABJN6ja2hQOy...apple.newsTests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale — Ars TechnicaMystery of GPS interference across Europe raises questions about Russian motives. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Thoughtful discussion of challenges for #neurodiverse populations and behavioral health supports. Certainly worthy of more discussion and research! #autism www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/livi...psychologytoday.comWhen Therapy Misreads Neurodivergent ClientsThe philosopher's critique of psychoanalysis asks us to consider what happens when a therapist's interpretation becomes unfalsifiable, especially for neurodivergent clients. 000
Reposted by Russell ShillingJoseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 15/05/2026ArXiv is going to ban researchers for a year if they are caught submitting AI slop. ArXiv told us it's a one strike rule: do it once, you're out. www.404media.co/new-arxiv-ru...404media.coArXiv to Ban Researchers for a Year if They Submit AI SlopThe change comes as arXiv and others struggle to manage an influx of AI-generated materials masquerading as rigorous science. 631594
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Correlation not causation, but scores WERE declining prior to COVID and are corrleated with reduced policy enforcement and increased social media usage. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Luke Skywalker won the President's Race here at Nationals Stadium during Star Wars weekend! Grogu bobbleheads for everyone! @markhamillofficial.bsky.social 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Wow! I wanna go!! @bwjones.bsky.social @astrokatie.com www.forbes.com/sites/jimdob...apple.newsThe Rise Of Astrotourism: 25 Hotels Leading The Stargazing Trend — ForbesFrom the Atacama to the Maldives, luxury properties are turning darkness into their most coveted amenity, with permanent observatories, resident astronomers, and rooms built for the stars. 100
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Autism supports in military families can be a real challenge. apple.news/AXeRI953uTW-...apple.newsAutism in military families: Finding stability while moving often (Enable: The Disability Podcast) — PennLive.comHow can a military family find stability while constantly moving when they have a child with autism? 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 19/04/2026From my family's experiences, this is a huge issue in the autism community and needs far more attention. I'd also direct you to the Autism and Ageing webinar link on this page: www.autismspeaks.org/blog/expert-...autismspeaks.orgExpert Q&A: Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults | Autism SpeaksClick here to read a Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses the biggest gaps in the care available for autistic adults with co-occurring mental health conditions, and shares potential directions for ... 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Fake eye condition intentionally introduced into LLMs, and continues to be propogated. @bwjones.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comScientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was realBixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness? 1129
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Now this is useful science, eh Dr Fim? @fim.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/videos/...bbc.comSeagulls: Will googly eyes stop them stealing your chips?A BBC reporter tests out a new theory that googly eyes could help stop seagulls stealing food. 110
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 25/03/2026This is an excellent graphic that shows just how broad the current definition of Autism Spectrum is. The breadth makes supports and even diagnostics problematic. Hopefully, the next version of the DSM will do a better job than the DSM-5. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...scientificamerican.comWhat 39 traits reveal about the autism spectrumThe autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows 011
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Interesting discussion and worth noting On meditation and mindfulness. www.sciencealert.com/meditation-a...sciencealert.comMeditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side We Rarely Talk AboutSince mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Slushy snow here in DC burbs, but the girls love it! 010
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Tim the Enchanter was at the Olympics closing ceremonies! 021
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 22/02/2026It's truly a great time to be a mouse! flip.it/xG3jMKflip.itStanford's New "Universal Vaccine Formula" Nasal Spray Protects Mice Against Stunning Range of DiseasesStanford Medicine researchers claim they've created a "universal" that can protect against a viruses ranging from COVID to the flu. 011
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Creepy Duncan Donut Commercial...I'm an AI fan...and I have to say, just say no! 001
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 04/02/2026This is a personal cause I support. We need better Automatic Speech Recognition for children, and especially to support neurodiversity and ESL. Must have for assessment and edtech. #AI www.drivendata.org/competitions...drivendata.orgOn Top of Pasketti: Children’s Speech Recognition ChallengeDevelop cutting-edge ASR algorithms specifically for children's speech to advance early education assessments and teaching tools. 000
Reposted by Russell ShillingNPR @npr.org · 02/02/2026The 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If you're wondering what a stoat is, you're in the right place. n.pr/4kgKLkbn.prMeet Milo and Tina, the 'first openly Gen Z' Olympic mascotsThe 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If you're wondering what a stoat is, you're in the right place. 2018530
Reposted by Russell ShillingCapital Weather @capitalweather.com · 01/02/2026* Snowcrete ice skating -- you can do it! * Where undisturbed and flat, the top layer of the Snowcrete is so slick, hard and uniform, you can ice skate on it. Here's a video from Meghan Meros in Hyattsville. Have you tried skating on Snowcrete? 1117738
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 01/02/2026I love that the new Alexa plus did not say "brrrr" when I asked for windchill, she said B. R. R. R. R. And the answer is 3 degrees and high winds. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026We all need some light reading these days, especially those of us who also work on hashtag#games. Amazing where compute power is these days. www.tomshardware.com/video-games/...tomshardware.comDoomBuds ports the 1993 FPS classic to open-source earbuds by streaming JPGs at 18fps — runs on 300MHz CPU with less than 1MB of RAMThe dev has also created a web page, so anyone can remotely play Doom on his personal PineBuds Pro earbuds. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 25/01/2026 Not as much accumulation as we hoped, but now 1-3 inches of sleet ahead and ending in freezing rain. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Ugh! That's not a good look! fortune.com/2026/01/21/n...fortune.comNeurIPS papers contained 100+ AI-hallucinated citations, new report claims | FortuneAn analysis of NeurIPS 2025 papers by startup GPTZero reveals how AI-generated citations are slipping into elite academic research. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 19/01/2026I briefly revised an account on X, since I work in AI these days, and wanted to evaluate Grok. It's awful, and X is a bigger cesspool than ever. In addition to ethical problems, Grok trails way behind other major platforms (IMHO). Acct closed. 020
Reposted by Russell ShillingCapital Weather @capitalweather.com · 19/01/2026🌌 Northern lights poss tonight in DC region! A powerful X-class solar flare + coronal mass ejection could spark aurora as far south as the mid-latitudes. NOAA is eyeing a severe (4/5) geomagnetic storm. Best chances: dark, rural skies toward the mountains. 📸 Long exposures help! More info: cwg.live 16521
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Music to your ears @bwjones.bsky.social ? www.sciencealert.com/car-manufact...sciencealert.comCar Manufacturers Asked to Bring Back Old-Fashioned ControlsIn recent years, the way drivers interact with cars has fundamentally changed. 051
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Definitely something to watch. The move to private equity firms could have positive or negative effects on service availability and quality. It certainly shows #autism services are prime areas for investment. We need more VC investment in innovation and supports. www.usnews.com/news/health-...usnews.com 100
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Happy to see 2025 in the rear view mirror!!media.tenor.coma man is walking down the sidewalk carrying a bag of trash .ALT: a man is walking down the sidewalk carrying a bag of trash . 020
Reposted by Russell ShillingThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 31/12/2025Roblox, James Bond and a billion-dollar multiplayer – here are our most-read gaming stories of 2025theguardian.comRoblox, James Bond and a billion-dollar multiplayer – here are our most-read gaming stories of 2025The year’s most popular stories reveal how play, power and politics collided in the past 12 months – and what you’re psyched for in 2026 084
Reposted by Russell ShillingAssociation for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · 30/12/2025This year, psychological scientists tackled profound and varied questions to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Here's a list of some of the most downloaded articles from each of APS’s six peer-reviewed research journals in 2025. #PsychSciSkypsychologicalscience.org2025 in Review: Revisiting Top Research From APS’s JournalsThis year, psychological scientists tackled profound and varied questions to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. 0115
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 30/12/2025With colleges drafting NBA players, college athletics have just become a total joke. sports.yahoo.com/mens-college...sports.yahoo.comBaylor coach Scott Drew responds to Tom Izzo, other criticism after James Nnaji signing: 'We don't make the rules'Baylor signed a deal to land James Nnaji, who was selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, earlier this month. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 15/12/2025This is going to be a good year to place squarely in the rear view mirror. 000
Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 06/12/2025My actual graduate work focused on auditory psychophysics and neuroscience. Yet, I’d never considered the possible developmental consequences of noise-reducing technologies. Certainly needs more focus for research. #neuroscience www.sciencefocus.com/science/nois...sciencefocus.comThe subtle ways noise-reducing tech could be altering your brain | BBC Science Focus MagazineNoise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing? 020