Michael Tremmel
@michaeltremmel.bsky.social
Astrophysicist, Cat Dad, Comic book enthusiast. Lecturer at University College Cork (Ireland)
He/Him
https://mtremmel.github.io
He/Him
https://mtremmel.github.io
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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Seconded. That last line hits hard.
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Seconded. That last line hits hard.
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The numbers in here are hilarious.
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The numbers in here are hilarious.
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
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“But the Trump administration cut the money, claiming it fell under DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.”
Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
Teens may have come up with a new way to detect, treat Lyme disease using CRISPR gene editing
To compete at iGEM, a sort of science Olympics, teens at a Georgia high school set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease. Their approach uses CRISPR gene editing.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“But the Trump administration cut the money, claiming it fell under DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.”
As faculty I’ve come to deeply understand that the university is never on our side. They’ve turned into businesses run by conservative neoliberal fools who care more about clout and finances than about the mission of higher education. Sad but not surprising.
So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
November 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
As faculty I’ve come to deeply understand that the university is never on our side. They’ve turned into businesses run by conservative neoliberal fools who care more about clout and finances than about the mission of higher education. Sad but not surprising.
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So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
My flight got diverted to Shannon airport because it had a longer runway since a flap wasn’t working properly for landing. We are now in the process of waiting 2 hrs for a bus to drive us 2 hrs to Cork. FML
November 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
My flight got diverted to Shannon airport because it had a longer runway since a flap wasn’t working properly for landing. We are now in the process of waiting 2 hrs for a bus to drive us 2 hrs to Cork. FML
Well well well looks like astrophysics just became relevant to your daily lives.
This is pretty massive.
There is scant detail so far but they say "solar radiation" has caused problems for some aircraft.
This *could* be related to single-event upsets, where cosmic rays trigger computer errors. I've asked Airbus if they can share more detail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
There is scant detail so far but they say "solar radiation" has caused problems for some aircraft.
This *could* be related to single-event upsets, where cosmic rays trigger computer errors. I've asked Airbus if they can share more detail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Flight disruption warning as Airbus requests modifications to 6,000 planes
The European aerospace giant said it had found that intense radiation from the Sun could corrupt data crucial to flight controls.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Well well well looks like astrophysics just became relevant to your daily lives.
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What’s the point of exploring the Universe?
#AskEthan
With so much going on in the world and so many problems to solve, why should we be investing in exploring the Universe?
We must always remember.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astro #physics
#AskEthan
With so much going on in the world and so many problems to solve, why should we be investing in exploring the Universe?
We must always remember.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astro #physics
Ask Ethan: What's the point of exploring the Universe?
There are so many problems, all across planet Earth, that harm and threaten humanity. Why invest in researching the Universe?
bigthink.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What’s the point of exploring the Universe?
#AskEthan
With so much going on in the world and so many problems to solve, why should we be investing in exploring the Universe?
We must always remember.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astro #physics
#AskEthan
With so much going on in the world and so many problems to solve, why should we be investing in exploring the Universe?
We must always remember.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astro #physics
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Corporate Media is going to pretend that Trump is heartbroken about the two West Virginian National Guardsmen being shot in DC, but the entire point of moving a standing army into a peaceful city was to induce violence by The People to justify more violence by Trump on The People in retaliation.
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Corporate Media is going to pretend that Trump is heartbroken about the two West Virginian National Guardsmen being shot in DC, but the entire point of moving a standing army into a peaceful city was to induce violence by The People to justify more violence by Trump on The People in retaliation.
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No industry is perfect. But the imbalance is hard to miss. One sector must prove its products are safe & effective. The other profits by avoiding that responsibility. If we care about transparency and accountability, scrutiny shouldn’t be one-sided. (Source: For The Greater Glory of Science) #EpiSky
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
No industry is perfect. But the imbalance is hard to miss. One sector must prove its products are safe & effective. The other profits by avoiding that responsibility. If we care about transparency and accountability, scrutiny shouldn’t be one-sided. (Source: For The Greater Glory of Science) #EpiSky
I need to remember that right now when I see people post about “MTG” they probably mean the congresswoman and not Magic the Gathering. Things could get very confusing for me.
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I need to remember that right now when I see people post about “MTG” they probably mean the congresswoman and not Magic the Gathering. Things could get very confusing for me.
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There are about 400 photons and 300 neutrinos in every cubic cm of the Universe left over from the Big Bang 🧪
Man, everything is so bleak, anyone got a fun fact or little bit of trivia they want to share
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
There are about 400 photons and 300 neutrinos in every cubic cm of the Universe left over from the Big Bang 🧪
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The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
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kind of wish all the people who did teach for america and were super obnoxious toward those of us who were like "actually you should know something about teaching before you do it" would admit that they were wrong and strong about it
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
kind of wish all the people who did teach for america and were super obnoxious toward those of us who were like "actually you should know something about teaching before you do it" would admit that they were wrong and strong about it
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HOW is this an appropriate way to run a country?
Fine Gael ministers are speed-reading their new job descriptions this morning following a mini Cabinet reshuffle.
Simon Harris, Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton are heading into their first full day in new ministerial positions.
jrnl.ie/6879214
Simon Harris, Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton are heading into their first full day in new ministerial positions.
jrnl.ie/6879214
Fine Gael ministers are getting used to their new briefs this morning
Newly-appointed foreign affairs and education ministers Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton will be aiming to hit the ground running today.
jrnl.ie
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
HOW is this an appropriate way to run a country?
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With a home move on the horizon, I have... this furry... issue. After #TNR, I've continued to feed #CasperCat outside for three years, but he's never become friendly. On advice from the Japan Cat Network, I'm going to try him for a short stint inside to see if he is game to become a pet moggy.
October 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
With a home move on the horizon, I have... this furry... issue. After #TNR, I've continued to feed #CasperCat outside for three years, but he's never become friendly. On advice from the Japan Cat Network, I'm going to try him for a short stint inside to see if he is game to become a pet moggy.
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You always ask me “Jorts why are you so wet?” but I never ask why your phone is at 7%
November 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
You always ask me “Jorts why are you so wet?” but I never ask why your phone is at 7%
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“supply is not cause of Ireland’s housing problems..existing output & vacant dwellings have been sufficient for rise in households since 2011
The real problem is housing costs are too high & Govt determination to turbo- charge housing delivery is making it worse” www.independent.ie/irish-news/w...
The real problem is housing costs are too high & Govt determination to turbo- charge housing delivery is making it worse” www.independent.ie/irish-news/w...
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“supply is not cause of Ireland’s housing problems..existing output & vacant dwellings have been sufficient for rise in households since 2011
The real problem is housing costs are too high & Govt determination to turbo- charge housing delivery is making it worse” www.independent.ie/irish-news/w...
The real problem is housing costs are too high & Govt determination to turbo- charge housing delivery is making it worse” www.independent.ie/irish-news/w...
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It's that time of year again. If you're in Scotland and go see the sunrise on a partly clear morning near the Cobbler in Arrochar, you might get lucky and see the grass dramatically lit up by the sun before it hits the mountains.
November 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
It's that time of year again. If you're in Scotland and go see the sunrise on a partly clear morning near the Cobbler in Arrochar, you might get lucky and see the grass dramatically lit up by the sun before it hits the mountains.
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‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
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We did a thing. 😬
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We did a thing. 😬
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Caveat: I DO want to ‘do my own research’ when it comes to active galactic nuclei (AGN), I.e. supermassive black holes that live in the centers of galaxies & which are actively consuming large masses of gas.
But for the rest of it, yeah, pls y’all experts tell me the answer?
But for the rest of it, yeah, pls y’all experts tell me the answer?
I do not want to “Do my own research.” I want to pay trained accredited experts to do the research, trained accredited experts to report on findings, and trained accredited experts to make policy based on them.
I am busy af with my own job, I don’t need to do eight zillion more.
I am busy af with my own job, I don’t need to do eight zillion more.
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Caveat: I DO want to ‘do my own research’ when it comes to active galactic nuclei (AGN), I.e. supermassive black holes that live in the centers of galaxies & which are actively consuming large masses of gas.
But for the rest of it, yeah, pls y’all experts tell me the answer?
But for the rest of it, yeah, pls y’all experts tell me the answer?