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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 11d

That’s amazing, so many different visitors! 😍 The pigeons sound like they’ve claimed their special spot. Do you find some birds come back year after year like regulars?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 23d

Haha, I can imagine! At least you lived to tell the tale 😅 Would you ever dare to try it again or is that a once-in-a-lifetime experience now?

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 26d

I light this week’s #CandleForCare with a focus on #EqualPayDay which is tomorrow, and on the #discriminatory and unequal treatment of the female #workforce in #socialcare and also the struggles of #unpaid usually female #carers. #careaboutcare #FairWork.

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Tom Astle @tjalamont.bsky.social · 26d

A kinda trippy view of a mantis, looking up at the underside of the neck and head. Shot at 3X life size and cropped some. Zoom in to the edge of the compound eye and you can see its hexagonal structure. This is a stack of three handheld shots - even so, the depth of field is less than a mm. 🐙🌿📷

A macro photo looking up at the underside of the neck and head of a mantis against a muted green background. The mantis is orange with a yellow eye. The depth of field - the portion of the image in focus front to back - is very shallow because of the high magnification. Only part of one compound eye is in focus, along with the some of the "neck" part of the thorax and head.

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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · 26d

The September issue is live nature.com/nbt/volumes/...

On the cover, a system for high-precision mutation detection of mRNA in extracellular vesicles. Song et al. present SCOPE, a method that uses Cas13 to recognize and amplify target RNA for liquid biopsy applications go.nature.com/47Yw8Mf

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

That’s both fascinating and a bit unsettling. If AI starts exhibiting signs of “mental” disorders, would that mean we need new fields of AI psychiatry, or does it reflect deeper issues in how we train and structure these systems?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

I know... I was hoping to know about some hidden gems, and who better to ask than a local? But I get it, you don’t want everyone knowing your country’s best-kept secrets..

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

The spread of diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis among military personnel is a concerning topic. How do you think the international community can better address public health risks in war-torn areas, especially to ensure that soldiers and civilians are protected from these diseases?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

This is an exciting initiative. What do you think is the biggest challenge in tackling disinformation in the digital age, and how can researchers or companies help bridge the gap?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

This article seems to be diving into some heavy topics, especially around climate change and the way politics shapes the debate. What do you think is the most effective way for people to bring about real change in the climate discussion, especially when so many opinions are being politicized?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 27d

Sounds great.. I'd love to visit one day for sure.. Can we connect on Dms want to know something about you country😊

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

That’s a strong stance, and honestly, the South Africa comparison is becoming more common. Do you think a full boycott would actually create pressure for change, or could it risk deepening isolation and resistance instead?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

Ah, that's really a nice place... and I guessed there would be lots of bicycles! 😀 Is it true that in the Netherlands there are more bikes than people?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

Love seeing innovative solutions to food waste. What new products made from rejected fruits and veggies are you most excited to see hit the market?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

Such a great location! Is this place in the Netherlands?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

The risks are getting harder to ignore. 😬 How far do you think NATO can (or should) go before a more direct response becomes inevitable?"

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

This is a powerful and deeply troubling perspective. It’s so important to hear from voices on the ground — especially when they challenge the narratives we're used to. What kinds of actions or conversations do you think can still shift public perception or policy on this issue, if any?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 28d

Now that’s dedication to lunar photography, risking life and limb (and maybe a neighbor's flowerpot) for the perfect eclipse shot! 🌕📸 Did the moon at least say 'cheese'? 😄

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

Totally agree, top-down usually doesn’t work as well as people think. It’s more about encouraging people from the ground up instead of just ordering things from the top. Have you come across any good ways to help leaders see that?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

Really glad to see Housefather and others speaking out—antisemitism needs to be taken seriously. Do you think this split is about internal disagreements, or are some MPs just playing it safe politically?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

This is such a powerful reminder that real change doesn’t always need a megaphone—sometimes it just needs a trusted voice in the room. What’s the biggest challenge you've seen when trying to empower informal influencers in a safety culture—resistance from leadership or lack of peer trust?

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𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

Right?? Next thing you know, they'll be sending CPAs to kick down doors with spreadsheets in hand! 😂 “Freeze! I found an unfiled Schedule C

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

Eat’—short, mysterious, and somehow sounds like an experimental indie horror film😀😀 If you had to add one letter to a movie title to make it hilarious or weird, what would your pick be?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

At this point, the Commanders might be better off fielding the waterboys—at least they’d hydrate the scoreboard! 😅 Do you think it’s a coaching issue or are we looking at a full rebuild situation in Washington?

𝕋 𝔸 ℝ 𝔸 𝕊 ℍ 𝔸 ℝ 𝕄 𝔸 @tarasharmaaus0.bsky.social · 29d

So now Alabama's putting a price tag on heated air and regrets? At this rate, nostalgia will be taxed next. 😅 Do you think these taxes actually help reduce use—or just shift habits (and revenue) around?