Mastodawn

It’s amazing how passionate politicians are about “protecting children” when Mark Zuckerberg spends billions to tell them how to do it based on his exact specifications.

🤔

Koen Hufkens, PhD 7h ago

𝐿𝒶𝓃𝒶 "not yet begun to fight"11h ago

Every employee at my company starts at $33/hr. We are on track to post a half million dollars this year.

Never let them tell you they can't pay you a living wage.

What they mean is they WON'T pay you a living wage.

Koen Hufkens, PhD 8h ago

Als European wordt je de VS (als systeem) heel snel beu, de mensen en het land zelf eigenlijk niet/nooit. Ik woonde/werkte zelf 6 jaar in de VS en ik herken deze analyse 100%. Veel went, behalve de school/police shootings.

https://www.demorgen.be/politiek/mijn-bevalling-kostte-250-000-dollar-wat-karlijn-van-houwelingen-heeft-geleerd-na-tien-jaar-leven-en-werken-in-de-vs~b44d7a5b/

‘Mijn bevalling kostte 250.000 dollar’: wat Karlijn van Houwelingen heeft geleerd na tien jaar leven en werken in de VS

Na ruim tien jaar correspondentschap in de VS heeft Karlijn van Houwelingen haar verhuisdozen ingepakt. Het is een beladen moment om het land te verlaten, en het vertrek valt haar zwaarder dan verwacht. ‘Ik ben Trump een beetje zat, maar de Amerikanen zelf niet.’

De Morgen

Koen Hufkens, PhD 18h ago

Jan Wildeboer 😷

18h ago

Relaxing with a hot cocoa and Paul Kalkbrenner. Enjoy your weekend, lovely fedinauts and members of the clan of the Federati :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQV_TonNDQ

Paul Kalkbrenner - Böxig Leise 'Icke Wieder' Album (Official PK Version)

YouTube

Koen Hufkens, PhD 18h ago

There is a theme here, Mythos too dangerous for public release, due to cybersecurity risks, but private consultation is possible. Rosalind too dangerous because of biological risks, but select parties can ask for access.

Next up, these companies will pivot to being mostly supported by governments and large institutions because of the risks (both offensive, but certainly also defensive). This is rapidly becoming a protection racket.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/openai-starts-offering-a-biology-tuned-llm/

OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM

GPT-Rosalind is an LLM trained on biology workflows, available in closed access.

Ars Technica

Koen Hufkens, PhD 19h ago

Dwingeloo Radiotelescoop 22h ago

Vandaag precies 70 jaar geleden opende Koningin Juliana de Radiotelescoop Dwingeloo. In de lunchpauze hebben collega's van @astron dit gevierd door de opening na te spelen, met de originele knop, Roelie als Hare Majesteit en Michel als professor Oort.

Koen Hufkens, PhD 1d ago

LR 1d ago

warming myself on this post like it's a space heater

Koen Hufkens, PhD 1d ago

RE: https://social.sciences.re/@david_alberto/116420128448969779

Cool geo/astro-physics on a sheet of paper. This is such a great project for anyone, young and old!

Koen Hufkens, PhD 1d ago

David ALBERTO 1d ago

#astronomy #texlatex
New version of my 'Capuchin' paper #sundial

More detailed calendar, declination scale, meridian elevation scale.

This altitude sundial dates back from the 16th c. Can be printed on book-sized paper. Add a weighted thread with a bead.
On my website you can find the printout for integer latitudes (41 to 52°N), and a user guide in french.

https://www.astrolabe-science.fr/cadran-solaire-capucin/

Koen Hufkens, PhD 1d ago

kim_harding ✅2d ago

The War You’re Not Allowed to See: How the UAE Rewrites the Story of Iranian Strikes
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/04/02/war-uae-iran-infuencer-dubai-conflict-drone-successful-strike-intercept-fire/
@Bellingcat has identified several high-profile incidents where authorities in the United Arab Emirates have downplayed damage, mischaracterised interceptions and in some instances not acknowledged successful Iranian drone strikes on the country.

The War You’re Not Allowed to See: How the UAE Rewrites the Story of Iranian Strikes - bellingcat

A review of official statements shows that the public account does not always align with what can be observed through open sources.

bellingcat

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