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Groenen winnen verkiezingen in VK en Duitsland. Maar het gaat in het nieuws vooral over de zetels voor ReformUK en AfD i

Vroeger ging het nieuws over wat er nieuw is. Dat is toch echt de opkomst van Groen....

09.03.2026 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 926    πŸ” 247    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 8
09.03.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5801    πŸ” 1359    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 25

This is a graph of the death of US science.

01.03.2026 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 363    πŸ” 186    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5
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Anxious allies are demanding Trump's team shows it has a plan for Iran The US president has urged the Iranian people to rise up, seize control, and hand in their guns. So far, the opposite has happened.

Trump's plan is obvious: set the Middle East on fire to distract attention from his problems at home.

news.sky.com/story/anxiou...

01.03.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly this. Can we get one of those Trump baby balloons, but for Farage? Populist babies.

27.02.2026 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You do good, unimpeachable work!

Thanks, that means a lot coming from you!

26.02.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda

Meta starting two super PACs

The tech-money-politics nexus is unprecedented.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/t...

18.02.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Van vrijdag 27 februari tot en met zondag 1 maart vinden de Landelijke Sterrenkijkdagen plaats. Dat weekend kun je sterrenkijken op tientallen locaties in Nederland, er zijn lezingen en planetariumshows. Ook de vier instituten van NOVA openen hun deuren:

www.astronomie.nl/ni...

18.02.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wel een echt karretje?

18.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many people died to defend a "multicultural economic zone." And then Donald Trump had their deaths hidden because he's a racist. www.military.com/daily-news/i...

16.02.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Why do we do astrophysics? At time of writing, large language models (LLMs) are beginning to obtain the ability to design, execute, write up, and referee scientific projects on the data-science side of astrophysics. What implic...

"Every person is a human being, whose personal development is more important than our short-term scientific accomplishments" - and more bangers in this from David Hogg (spoiler: it's about AI!) arxiv.org/abs/2602.10181 πŸ”­

12.02.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

wealth concentration is already 200% as bad at is was in 2020. think about that

15.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1839    πŸ” 729    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 20
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Actrice Fran Drescher schuift woensdag aan bij #LUBACH !

De 68-jarige actrice is te zien in de nieuwe film β€˜Marty Supremeβ€™πŸ“ waarin ze de moeder speelt van het personage van TimothΓ©e Chalamet. Met negen nominaties geldt de film als een van de grote favorieten bij de aankomende Oscars.

15.02.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Tenslotte, sinds wanneer is het een probleem om een linkse politieke oriΓ«ntatie te hebben? Het lijkt inmiddels wel dat je een halve crimineel bent als je links georiΓ«nteerd bent. En dat terwijl de echt criminele extreemrechtse en fascistische stromingen ruim baan krijgen in de media. Waarom?
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14.02.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 835    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 8

Wat een belachelijk en #misleidend artikel! Wie de moeite neemt de wetenschappelijke publicatie waarnaar verwezen wordt, er op na te lezen, trekt een hele andere conclusie. Uit dat artikel blijkt dat er helemaal geen sprake is van een duidelijke linkse dominantie op de universiteiten!
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14.02.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 769    πŸ” 247    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 18

Ja, dat mensen met expertise meer dan gemiddeld links-progressief zijn en accepterend zijn tegenover minderheden betekent dat je onderzoekers moet aannemen die dat niet zijn en dat de cultuur op de campus anders moet. Degene die mij in elkaar wil slaan en me ziek vindt moet zich wel thuis voelen.

14.02.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aanhoudend noodweer ten zuiden van PyreneeΓ«n leidt tot crisis in landbouw en lege schappen: β€˜Duizenden hectaren zijn overstroomd’ Noodweer: De hevige regenval waar Spanje, Portugal en Marokko al sinds het begin van dit jaar mee kampen, heeft grote gevolgen voor de agrarische sector. In Spanje wordt de schade op drie miljard euro...

Zeer realistisch voorbeeld hoe toenemend extreem weer een steeds grotere invloed krijgt op de samenleving. In de eerste plaats in Spanje en Portugal, maar ook elders. Enige remedie: stoppen met het verbranden van fossiele brandstoffen en emissies uit de veehouderij! www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...

12.02.2026 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 287    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4

You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.

12.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 12630    πŸ” 4473    πŸ’¬ 208    πŸ“Œ 113

Dit is een uitstekende ontwikkeling, die we nu zsm ook op nationaal niveau terug moeten zien.

10.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Screenshot of Elon Musk post on Ex: β€œElon Musk y
X
@elonmusk
For those unaware, Space has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years.
The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars.
It is only possible to travel to Mars when the planets align every 26 months (six month trip time), whereas we can launch to the Moon every 10 days (2 day trip time). This means we can iterate much faster to complete a Moon city than a Mars city.
That said, SpaceX will also strive to build a Mars city and begin doing so in about 5 to 7 years, but the overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster.”

Screenshot of Elon Musk post on Ex: β€œElon Musk y X @elonmusk For those unaware, Space has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years. The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars. It is only possible to travel to Mars when the planets align every 26 months (six month trip time), whereas we can launch to the Moon every 10 days (2 day trip time). This means we can iterate much faster to complete a Moon city than a Mars city. That said, SpaceX will also strive to build a Mars city and begin doing so in about 5 to 7 years, but the overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster.”

BREAKING: β€œin my 24th year of my quest to settle the planet Mars, I have just been informed of a basic fact of celestial mechanics.”

09.02.2026 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3941    πŸ” 910    πŸ’¬ 242    πŸ“Œ 251

Kijk even dit filmpje van twee onderzoeksjournalisten van Het Parool, en besef dat dit onder de vingerafdrukken van Forum voor Democratie zit.

De methodes die Marlon U. en Reinout V. aanhangen worden toegejuicht vanuit FvD-jeugd en FvD-leiders. #intimidatie

Niet alleen de Uni moet ingrijpen‼️

09.02.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

Hoofdredacteur Ongehoord Nederland vindt antisemitisme gewoon een mening die je mag hebben.

Heel gewoon bij de publieke omroep.

08.02.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 5
In a house, robots are painting, writing and playing music, with smiles on their faces. Outside, in the pouring rain, a human empties a wheelie bin into a refuse vehicle while another sweeps the street with a glum expression on her face. A third human is cycling down the road with a Just Eat food delivery on his back, while a fourth walks along the pavement, arms filled with packages from Amazon.

In a house, robots are painting, writing and playing music, with smiles on their faces. Outside, in the pouring rain, a human empties a wheelie bin into a refuse vehicle while another sweeps the street with a glum expression on her face. A third human is cycling down the road with a Just Eat food delivery on his back, while a fourth walks along the pavement, arms filled with packages from Amazon.

Seen on Mastodon. This is by Dutch cartoonist Tjeerd Royaards.

08.02.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 572    πŸ” 234    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 6
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
News Media Information 202-418-0500
Internet: www.fcc.gov
DA 26-113
Released: February 4, 2026
SPACE BUREAU ACCEPTS FOR FILING
SPACEX'S APPLICATION FOR ORBITAL DATA CENTERS
ICFS File No. SAT-LOA-20260108-00016
Comments/Petitions Due: March 6, 2026
Response to Comments/Oppositions to Petition Due: March 16, 2026
Replies to Responses/Oppositions Due: March 23, 2026
By this Public Notice, the Space Bureau (Bureau) accepts for filing and seeks comment on an application by Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) for a new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) system of up to one million satellites. This satellite system will represent the "first step towards becoming a Kardashev Il-level civilization - one that can harness the Sun's full power," according to SpaceX.
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application seeking authority to launch and operate a new
NGSO satellite system of up to one million satellites to operate as the "Space Orbital Data Center system" (System). The System will operate at altitudes ranging from 500 km to 2,000 km and in 30 degree and sun-synchronous orbit inclinations within orbital shells spanning up to 50 km each. The proposed satellites will use high-bandwidth optical inter-satellite links and conduct telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations.* The Bureau seeks comment on the application and the associated requests for waiver.

Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 News Media Information 202-418-0500 Internet: www.fcc.gov DA 26-113 Released: February 4, 2026 SPACE BUREAU ACCEPTS FOR FILING SPACEX'S APPLICATION FOR ORBITAL DATA CENTERS ICFS File No. SAT-LOA-20260108-00016 Comments/Petitions Due: March 6, 2026 Response to Comments/Oppositions to Petition Due: March 16, 2026 Replies to Responses/Oppositions Due: March 23, 2026 By this Public Notice, the Space Bureau (Bureau) accepts for filing and seeks comment on an application by Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) for a new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) system of up to one million satellites. This satellite system will represent the "first step towards becoming a Kardashev Il-level civilization - one that can harness the Sun's full power," according to SpaceX. On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application seeking authority to launch and operate a new NGSO satellite system of up to one million satellites to operate as the "Space Orbital Data Center system" (System). The System will operate at altitudes ranging from 500 km to 2,000 km and in 30 degree and sun-synchronous orbit inclinations within orbital shells spanning up to 50 km each. The proposed satellites will use high-bandwidth optical inter-satellite links and conduct telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations.* The Bureau seeks comment on the application and the associated requests for waiver.

Really can't make this stuff up

I did not have a fast-tracked FCC application for an actual megaconstellation (1 million satellites) justified as "taking the first step towards becoming a Kardashev Il-level civilization" on my 2026 bingo card

What are we doing friends

05.02.2026 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 13

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

05.02.2026 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15313    πŸ” 4643    πŸ’¬ 445    πŸ“Œ 250

At least the Nazis went to the trouble of passing the Nuremberg Laws and making the brutality and totalitarianism street legal. The gutlessness of the American run at fascism is that they want to do it simply by pretending the Bill of Rights never existed or meant anything.

04.02.2026 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1711    πŸ” 370    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 10

That'll be MPs from Newcastle Central/West, Mid-Norfolk, NW Hants, Gravesham, Henley & Thame, Cambridge, MK, Stoke-on-Trent South, South Derbyshire, Erewash and Newton Abbot. If you're in one of those areas and would be willing to write to your MP today that would be amazing.

02.02.2026 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Interesting. The head of UKRI is talking to the Commons Science, Innovation and Tech. Committee tomorrow: hope one of the MPs asks about his dramatic cuts to the astronomy budget.

02.02.2026 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4