Michael Younger

Astrophysicist breaks down Project Hail Mary (ft. Ryan Gosling) YouTube video by Dr. Becky

So incredibly happy to see Dr. Becky @drbecky.bsky.social making videos again, and this is a fun one to watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYHC...

Opinion | Iran’s Islamic Republic 2.0 is coming — and it won’t be pretty How Trump’s tactical victory could turn into a forever war.

David Ignatius on the Iran War (gift article)
wapo.st/40uLC7H

Coming soon... "An astrophysicist breaks down Project Hail Mary FEATURING RYAN GOSLING!"

#ProjectHailMary #astrophysics

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

How Trump Miscalculated (let's call it that) Iran's Response (Gift Article)
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...

We're thrilled to announce the Ctrl-Z Award, a US$2,500 prize for researchers “who discover substantial errors in their published work and take meaningful steps to correct the scientific record."
Covered by @nature.com today; read more here: centerforscientificintegrity.org/2026/03/10/a...

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others

Had not heard of this. Horrific.
abcnews.com/Internationa...

Animals’ perception of time is linked to the pace of their life – new study For a starfish, most of life is literally a blur.

If you want something else to think about besides politics and war, this is a fascinating exploration of how animals’ perception of time and pace of life are interrelated:

Oh, okay. Good point.

Not surprised. It’s just amazing how many times avid Trump boosters independently confirm its truth.

The Ultimate "Leopards Ate My Face" Rendition! YouTube video by Franchesca Ramsey

See Francesca Ramsey’s “I didn’t know the leopards would eat my face” youtu.be/8QGy9D_c1pY?...

And viciously hard to end them

Emergency workers rescued a kitten that was trapped under rubble after a Russian drone strike on a village in the Koriukivka community, Chernihiv region.

📹: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Attacks on Desalination Drag Water Supplies Into the War With Iran Bahrain, which says Iran damaged a plant, is among the Gulf countries that depend heavily on purified seawater.

A serious escalation - attacks on desalination facilities (gift version of WSJ article):
www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Amazing! Sorry for your loss.

According to President Zelenskyy, countries in the Middle East fired about 800 patriot missiles in just three days — more than Ukraine has had during the entire war.

So we're thinking ... Jared?

Okay, I did not see that coming.

Opinion | If Russia Has ‘All the Cards,’ Why Has It Achieved So Little?

If Russia Has ‘All the Cards,’ Why Has It Achieved So Little? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/o...

Sea Levels Are Already Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows

That's okay, we'll just move the new Trump hotels inland, or put them on stilts.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/c...

I hope that's a "Burn Notice" reference. I loved that show...

Saw this on Facebook somehow. Seems unexpectedly relevant…

All Eyes on Cuba Trump’s campaign to take out long-standing U.S. irritants looks back to the Caribbean.

This is the source article, but it's behind a paywall:
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I don't know where this store is, but I WANT TO GO THERE!

(In the green part of the sign, it says that they sell pelmeni, tequila, and antidepressants.)

***Very interesting thread!***

Iran (So Far Away) - Official Music Video YouTube video by Dr Phoxotic

Okay, I was not paying enough attention to 1980s MTV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_h7...

U.S. Races to Accomplish Iran Mission Before Munitions Run Out President Trump says the Iran campaign might last a week or longer, but dwindling stockpiles could limit his options.

We're using a LOT of munitions (missiles, drones, etc) in the Iran action. We don't have an infinite supply...
(Gift article)
www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Trump Says War Could Last Weeks and Offers Contradictory Visions of New Regime

(Gift article) Trump looking for a Venezuela-style "solution" in Iran?
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/u...

Worth reading:

Such a great movie! Still relevant, too.