Benjamin Rode

Evidence for the representation of non-hierarchical structures in language - Nature Human Behaviour Language is often thought to be represented through hierarchically structured units. Nielsen and Christiansen find that non-hierarchical structures are present across reaction-time tasks, eye-tracked ...

@lizzieloo.bsky.social
I imagine you might know about this already, but in case not:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn's moon Enceladus Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn's moon Enceladus.

@carolynporco.bsky.social
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More evidence for biology or biological precursors in the subsurface ocean.

@carolynporco.bsky.social To say that this report is concerning is an understatement. It was posted today by David Grinspoon on Facebook.
www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...

Based on further postings, it appears Grinspoon has resigned as Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy at NASA

Near-certitudes: 1) MAGA will blame a far-left conspiracy, regardless of who did it. 2) Attempts to situate the incident in the present historical context will be wilfully misinterpreted as a strategy for exculpating the shooter. 3) Trump will use the situation as excuse to usurp more powers.

If it keeps up like this, we may well end up shutting down the AMOC...

Colossal flood explodes through Greenland Ice Sheet. What scientists find in aftermath astounds them | Discover Wildlife The powerful flood was driven by the sudden draining of a lake hidden beneath the ice.

A reminder of what is finally at stake. Academic and scientific autonomy, to be sure, also our democracy, civil discourse, and rule of law. But also our species, and quite possibly the biosphere itself, or a sizable part of it.
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...

Astronomers may have just discovered the third interstellar object passing through the Solar System!

ESA’s Planetary Defenders are observing the object, provisionally known as #A11pl3Z, right now using telescopes around the world.

High-income groups disproportionately contribute to climate extremes worldwide - Nature Climate Change While climate injustice is widely recognized, a quantification of how emissions inequality translates into unequal accountability is still lacking. Here researchers examine how affluent groups disprop...

@drfunkyspoon.bsky.social
In *Nature Climate Change*.
Wealthiest 10% of the global population ==> 2/3 of global warming, 1990 - 2020.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Adding this by way of comment, because irresistible.

One Ask away, per the flounder.

And I'm afraid we're all likely to be sitting in that shack.
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Trump Posts AI-Generated Image of Himself Dressed as the Pope Trump posted an image depicting himself as the pope, with the Vatican's conclave to select the next leader of the Catholic Church to begin May 7.

🧐
variety.com/2025/digital...

Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by FBI for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest' A Milwaukee County circuit judge has been arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant "evade arrest," according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

@lincolnproject.us
This may well be the moment when future historians say that the Rule of Law in America died - depending on what happens next.
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-han...

Drop it in Mt. Stromboli and see if Elon Musk implodes.

An Amateur Archaeologist Found a 1,000-Year-Old Ring With Incredible Implications And it’s still glistening.

Yeah...we were probably right about due for this.
www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...

FDA cancels pivotal advisory meeting about next season's flu vaccine An FDA vaccine advisory committee meeting to discuss next season’s flu vaccine has been canceled, potentially delaying the delivery schedule.

The American medical community needs to speak out with one voice about this. The politicization of health care leads inevitably to crimes against humanity.
abcnews.go.com/US/fda-cance...

Curtis Yarvin - Wikipedia

There needs to be a heightened awareness about where this is originating. Thiel I knew about. I did not, until recently know about Curtis Yarvin and Nick Land - names the concerned should know about if they don't already.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_...

Yes, Musk reposted meme calling Americans who use federal programs the 'Parasite Class' The repost led to accusations of hypocrisy.

Homo, fugit.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/m...

YouTube video by RUBEN ROCK GOMEZ England Dan & John Ford Coley - Love is the Answer (video editado)

Happy Valentine's Day, to all who celebrate.

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Air Force says it will teach video on first Black pilots after DEI review Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made eliminating DEI from the military a top priority.

Wouldn't have happened had someone not contacted the San Antonio Express, which broke the story. Calling truth to light strikes a blow against the darkness. If you see something, say something - to the media, to your senator, to your representative.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/air...