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Just another lecturer. In Engineering.

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07.01.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy new year to you all

01.01.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists teach bumblebees to read 'Morse code' and tell time in a remarkable new study A study finds that bumblebees understand timing and can tell long and short light flashes apart, revealing a surprising Morse code ability.

www.earth.com/news/bumbleb...

18.11.2025 06:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about melatonin supplements and heart health risks | CNN Melatonin supplements have been linked with heart failure in new research. Here’s what you should know.

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05.11.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The new science of death: β€˜There’s something happening in the brain that makes no sense’ The long read: New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought

www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

04.11.2025 02:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why young adults are struggling with memory and focus: Memory loss rising among adults under 40 | - The Times of India Young adults are increasingly experiencing memory loss and brain fog, with a significant rise in cognitive disabilities reported. Chronic stress, digi

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03.11.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When my students ask for resources to review C at the start of my module I always refer them to C for everybody by @dr-chuck.bsky.social

02.11.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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As AI grows smarter, it may also become increasingly selfish New research from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science shows that the smarter the artificial intelligence system, the more selfish it will act.

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01.11.2025 23:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Quantum Teleportation Was Achieved Over The Internet For The First Time In 2024, a quantum state of light was successfully teleported through more than 30 kilometers (around 18 miles) of fiber optic cable amid a torrent of internet traffic – a feat of engineering once con...

www.sciencealert.com/quantum-tele...

26.10.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today is my birthday πŸŽ‚ I will probably work all day again like every day

26.10.2025 07:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nike unveils e-bike concept for runners - Canadian Running Magazine Project Amplify is billed as the world’s first powered exoskeleton footwear system designed to help everyday athletes move faster

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25.10.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading happiness expert's morning routine includes a 4:30am wake-up, 60 minutes in the gym and a high-protein breakfast The most successful people have morning routines that set them up for greatness. Here's how leading happiness expert Arthur Brooks starts his day.

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/a...

24.10.2025 05:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a lecturer I have mixed feelings about the use of LLM in programming courses... Those talks are very important in my opinion. Best of luck.

16.10.2025 05:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A giant weak spot in Earth's magnetic field is getting bigger β€” and it could be bad news for satellites Satellite data reveal that a weak region in Earth's magnetic field has grown by an area roughly half the size of continental Europe in the last 10 years.

www.space.com/astronomy/ea...

16.10.2025 05:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

LLMs may steak one job one day.. but is already stealing our reasoning now by thinking for us..

16.10.2025 01:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America is β€˜going broke slowly’ says J.P. Morgan, as national debt balloons and tariff revenue looks shaky | Fortune Even with Trump’s tariffs and Musk’s spending cuts, J.P. Morgan’s David Kelly warns, America is β€œgoing broke.”

fortune.com/2025/10/14/a...

14.10.2025 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
nature

NEWS

12 October 2025

Coral die-off marks Earth's first climate
'tipping point', scientists say

A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world.

By Jeff Tollefson

nature NEWS 12 October 2025 Coral die-off marks Earth's first climate 'tipping point', scientists say A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world. By Jeff Tollefson

Warming waters cause corals to β€œbleach” when these organisms expel symbiotic algae that provide nutrients, oxygen & vibrant colors.

The latest global bleaching event - researchers estimate >84% of the planet's coral ecosystems have been affected since Jan 2023 - has made it clear the crisis is now.

14.10.2025 02:40 πŸ‘ 1510 πŸ” 675 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 20
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An unknown bacteria on Earth has developed in the Chinese space station: astronauts are faced with a situation straight out of a science fiction movie. Space exploration has entered a new era where microbial discoveries challenge our understanding of life beyond Earth. The Chinese Tiangong station recently became the site of an extraordinary finding ...

blog.bostonorganics.com/unknown-bact... terrestri al bacterial life quickly evolving in 🌌

14.10.2025 03:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man Embraces AI at Work, Gets Rewarded by Boss Replacing Him With It The 17 year veteran of the company, ironically, had actually grown to really like using AI tools to help his job.

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10.10.2025 02:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I think you’re testing me’: Anthropic’s new AI model asks testers to come clean Safety evaluation of Claude Sonnet 4.5 raises questions about whether predecessors β€˜played along’, firm says

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

04.10.2025 01:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I honestly am not sure on this at all': Poll reveals public uncertainty over experimenting on conscious lab-grown 'minibrains' Hundreds of readers responded to our poll asking if it would be OK to experiment on lab-grown "brains" if they became conscious.

www.livescience.com/health/i-hon...

01.10.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading computer science professor says 'everybody' is struggling to get jobs: 'Something is happening in the industry' UC Berkeley professor Hany Farid said the advice he gives students is different in the AI world.

www.businessinsider.com/computer-sci...

29.09.2025 05:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is in the middle of picture slightly up. I had to zoom dramatically to find it :)

28.09.2025 05:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We Emit a Visible Light That Vanishes When We Die, Says Surprising Study Life truly is radiant, according to an experiment conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada.

www.sciencealert.com/we-emit-a-vi...

26.09.2025 19:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Technology behind ghostly water-powered humanoid robot revealed Clone Robotics is building lifelike android robots with muscle-driven design, hydraulic systems, and advanced AI to replicate human tasks.

interestingengineering.com/innovation/c...

21.09.2025 12:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Longevity: Scientists have decoded the longest humans can live, and the secret is not diet, exercise or meditation Every generation has asked the same question: What is the longest a human can live? Some believed the answer was hidden in genetics, others in strict diets or meditation practices. But modern science ...

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120-150 :O

12.09.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of Classic β€˜Sesame Street’ Episodes to Hit YouTube With Sesame Workshop Deal (Exclusive) Sesame Workshop will also continue to produce some original content for YouTube, and host workshops with creators to help them create entertaining and educational content.

Some great news! Sesame Street is moving lots of its episodes to YouTube. Now kids, globally, can learn their ABCs, live in a Capital I & empathise with Oscar the Grouch! The acceptable Elmo is back!

04.09.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 170 πŸ” 52 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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Video credit: itsjuliencohen

Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me"

This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎢🎡

#VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental

02.09.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 11107 πŸ” 2761 πŸ’¬ 618 πŸ“Œ 485
This ALWAYS Is What Happens Right Before Everything COLLAPSES
This ALWAYS Is What Happens Right Before Everything COLLAPSES YouTube video by Tom Bilyeu

youtu.be/ABx5y8pgCko?...

30.08.2025 06:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing sunglasses is looking out of a window and saying `` i 'll be back '' . ALT: a man wearing sunglasses is looking out of a window and saying `` i 'll be back '' .

Hopefully the machines won't be offended by that..

26.08.2025 07:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0