Deniz UNAY

Ever wondered what that white trail behind a plane is?

2️⃣ Documenting daily routines in extreme detail.
Every sip of coffee, every gym session, every skincare step.

Social media has quietly normalized a bunch of things we rarely question anymore.
A thread.

1️⃣ Going on constant vacations.
If you’re not traveling, it feels like you’re falling behind.

🧪 The most bitter substance known has been discovered! Compounds from the Amaropostia stiptica mushroom have been identified by food scientists as the most bitter substances. This finding sheds new light on our taste perception! 🍄 #Science #Discovery

(Source: Vishwam Sankaran, April 21, 2025)

21 robots ran a half marathon alongside 12,000 humans in Beijing — the first time machines and people have shared the same race.

Is this just a publicity stunt, or a glimpse into a future where we regularly compete with and against robots?

Curious to hear your thoughts.

Science has unlocked a new era of genetic power.
From reprogramming plants for supercharged photosynthesis to curing once-incurable diseases—
Biology is no longer just studied. It’s engineered.
Let this revolution grow.

#DNA #Future

Is life exclusive to Earth?
Astronomers have detected a possible biosignature gas on K2-18b, a planet 120 light-years away.
The new question: Are we alone?

#Space #Exoplanet #Astrobiology #NASA #K218b

#Harvard rejected Trump’s requested policy changes, becoming the first #university to directly refuse to comply with the regime’s demands.
Should universities be fully independent? How important are such decisions in higher education?
#Trump

"Digital devices harm our brains with every tap, says Prof. Michael Scullin. 'Digital dementia' is now a serious scientific debate. Grew up with screens? You might be at risk of cognitive decline. 🧠💻 #DigitalDementia #BrainHealth #TechImpact

🚨 Groundbreaking surgery in China! A 7-year-old received an artificial heart transplant, becoming the youngest person in the world to undergo this procedure. 🩺 #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #ArtificialHeart

Consent engineering undermines free will! 😡 Tricky contracts, impossible-to-cancel subscriptions, deceptive UI... What manipulative tactics have YOU encountered? 📢 Share your stories & let’s demand transparent systems! 🗣️ #DigitalEthics #ConsumerRights

Discipline hits different in Japan.
Honda’s EVP resigned after “inappropriate behavior” at a private social event outside work hours.
The company issued a formal apology:
“We sincerely regret the concern caused to all stakeholders.”
No details. Just accountability.

#Honda #Leadership #Japan

The WHO classifies venomous snakebites as a neglected tropical disease:
Up to 5.5M cases, 125,000 deaths annually.

Now, hope may come in pill form: Unithiol, a zinc-chelating drug, could block venom damage before it starts.
Oral, shelf-stable, and potentially life-saving in remote areas.

#OpenAI is making a social network.
You’ll write your feelings, GPT will draw the vibes.
Welcome to the lonely hearts club — your DMs start with “Hello, how can I help you today?”

#Zuck better watch out. If GPT learns how to flirt, it’s over.

Is Sam Altman building a social network?
#OpenAI is reportedly testing a #ChatGPT-powered social feed.
A new rival to #Elon and Zuck?
Will AI be better at being social than humans?

Let the comments decide: who sends the first DM you or GPT?

The dream of tech billionaires: a “post-human” society in space, powered by superintelligent AI.

Science writer Adam Becker issues a stark warning: this isn’t a vision of the future — it’s racism, sexism, and brutal capitalism in a shiny new wrapper.
#AI #Space

No blood tests. No wearables. No microbiome analysis.
Just your food choices — and a few personal details.
A new data-sparse model can now predict your blood sugar response.
Personalized nutrition just became radically more accessible.
Game-changer for #fitness & #health pros.

#AI

One of space’s biggest mysteries may be solved:
Why don’t carbon-rich asteroids make it to Earth?
The answer could rewrite the story of how our Solar System—and life itself—began.

Published in Nature Astronomy.

#Space #Asteroids #CosmicOrigins #NASA #Astronomy #ScienceNews #Astrobiology

BREAKTHROUGH at SLAC: Scientists just created ultra-dense electron beams with 5x the peak current — using infrared lasers instead of microwaves.
This leap in beam control could unlock new frontiers in astrophysics, fusion, and materials science.
From lab… to the #stars.
#Future

What if we told you there might be plastic in your eye?

Researchers at TU Graz have developed a groundbreaking method to detect nanoplastics in transparent body fluids—including the eye.
They’re now investigating whether intraocular lenses could be releasing these particles.

#Health #Future

Trump’s new tariffs are coming in hot. Which products on your wishlist are about to get more expensive? Let’s talk—how will this hit your wallet? #TrumpTariffs #Inflation #USPolitics

Good news for those who wake up feeling groggy:
A study from Osaka Metropolitan University found that allowing natural light into the bedroom 20 minutes before waking significantly boosts morning alertness—while too much light can have the opposite effect.
Balance the light, boost your day.

#Sleep

I am tired of interactions and virtuality from fake accounts on other platforms. I want to share my knowledge and feelings with real people.

Why are you on Bluesky?
What are you hoping to find here that you couldn’t on other platforms?

Curious to hear your thoughts — let’s figure out what we’re building together.
#Bluesky #WhyAreYouHere #SocialMedia

For the first time, scientists have grown human teeth in a lab.

The team at King’s College London says this breakthrough could let people regrow lost teeth — no more fillings, no implants.
A whole new chapter in dental care is opening.
#ToothRegrowth #DentalBreakthrough #KingsCollegeLondon #Future

This summer in Barnsley, a robot dog might be the one ringing your doorbell.

Evri is testing AI-powered delivery dogs, developed by Delivers AI, to deliver parcels from the Barnsley Business Innovation Centre.
The future of delivery is on four legs.
#Evri #RobotDog #AI #Barnsley #FutureOfDelivery

Hangzhou, China: A robot dog joins human performers in a traditional lion dance during a Lantern Festival.

In the age of AI, even pets are going digital. Our furry friends now have robotic cousins.
#AI #RobotPets #LanternFestival #FutureOfPets #China

A new era in robotics is here.
Simulations and robot learning are reshaping the industry.
Add world foundation models, and we now have AI-powered robots that can adapt to complex, ever-changing environments. The future is unfolding.

#AI #Robotics #RobotLearning #Simulation #FoundationModels #Future

Digital fascism emerged with spread of internet, says social media expert Digital fascism has become a serious threat to the societies of both developed and developing countries, says Deniz Unay - Anadolu Ajansı

With the rise of the internet, digital fascism has emerged as a serious threat to both developed and developing societies,” says social media expert Deniz Unay.
But can the very platform we’re on defeat this fascism? Is freedom really here?

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Alibaba's #AI app Quark surpassed giants like #DeepSeek and ByteDance's Doubao to become the most popular AI app in China in March! 🚀 With its revamped user-friendly interface, Quark has captured the attention of local users. #AI #Alibaba #TechTrends #ChinaTech