Peter Coles 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
@telescoper.bsky.social
Theoretical astrophysicist specializing in the Universe and all that surrounds it. Based in Ireland. Personal account. Call me old-fashioned but I don't like fascists. He/him/his.
Blog: telescoper.blog
Blog: telescoper.blog
This book looks right up my street...
January 21, 2026 at 10:38 AM
This book looks right up my street...
This "Board of Peace" will have the effect of getting a load of war criminals in the same place so they can be arrested.
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM
This "Board of Peace" will have the effect of getting a load of war criminals in the same place so they can be arrested.
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Great letter in today’s Irish Times on Jim O’Callaghan’s new proposals for IP family reunification:
January 21, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Great letter in today’s Irish Times on Jim O’Callaghan’s new proposals for IP family reunification:
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New Publicationn at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "Angular bispectrum of matter number counts in cosmic structures" by Thomas Montandon (U. Montpellier, FR), Enea Di Dio (U. Genève, CH), Cornelius Rampf (Ruđer Bošković I., Croatia) and Julian Adamek (U. Zürich, CH)
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
Angular bispectrum of matter number counts in cosmic structures | Published in The Open Journal of Astrophysics
By Thomas Montandon, Enea Di Dio & 2 more. The first full-sky computation of the angular bispectrum in second-order perturbation theory, offering insights into the Universe's initial conditions, gravi...
doi.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:31 AM
New Publicationn at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "Angular bispectrum of matter number counts in cosmic structures" by Thomas Montandon (U. Montpellier, FR), Enea Di Dio (U. Genève, CH), Cornelius Rampf (Ruđer Bošković I., Croatia) and Julian Adamek (U. Zürich, CH)
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
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New Publication at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "The Kinematic Properties of TŻO Candidate HV 11417 with Gaia DR3" by Anna J. G. O'Grady (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
The Kinematic Properties of TŻO Candidate HV 11417 with Gaia DR3 | Published in The Open Journal of Astrophysics
By Anna J. G. O'Grady. The study uses updated data to confirm that HV 11417, a potential Thorne-Żytkow Object, is probably part of the Small Magellanic Cloud and qualifies as a runaway star.
doi.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM
New Publication at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "The Kinematic Properties of TŻO Candidate HV 11417 with Gaia DR3" by Anna J. G. O'Grady (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
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I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
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Accurate
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Accurate
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That's how bubbles work, right? It's all fun and games until people stop buying the tulips.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
That's how bubbles work, right? It's all fun and games until people stop buying the tulips.
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Important perspective from Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Important perspective from Greenland.
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Self-portrait with bottle of wine 1906
https://botfrens.com/collections/90/contents/25469
https://botfrens.com/collections/90/contents/25469
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Self-portrait with bottle of wine 1906
https://botfrens.com/collections/90/contents/25469
https://botfrens.com/collections/90/contents/25469
I'm glad to see that Kildare County Council is here on BlueSky @kildarecoco.bsky.social.
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I'm glad to see that Kildare County Council is here on BlueSky @kildarecoco.bsky.social.
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Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
telescoper.blog
January 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
I'm teaching Computational Physics again next semester so thought I'd try to find out about vibe coding.
three women are playing xylophones in a black and white photo
ALT: three women are playing xylophones in a black and white photo
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I'm teaching Computational Physics again next semester so thought I'd try to find out about vibe coding.
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Dublin City Council is stopping posting on X pending review - will also apply to Dublin Fire Brigade.
Comes from @greenpartyie.bsky.social motion
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Comes from @greenpartyie.bsky.social motion
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversy
Country’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Dublin City Council is stopping posting on X pending review - will also apply to Dublin Fire Brigade.
Comes from @greenpartyie.bsky.social motion
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Comes from @greenpartyie.bsky.social motion
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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The Danish Ministry of Digital Affairs is moving away from Microsoft and switching instead to Linux and LibreOffice
www.heise.de/news/Von-Wor...
www.heise.de/news/Von-Wor...
Abschied bis Herbst: Dänisches Digitalministerium kehrt Microsoft den Rücken
Beim dänischen Digitalministerium sollen alle Angestellten ohne Microsoft auskommen. Stattdessen werde man Linux und LibreOffice nutzen, sagt die Ministerin.
www.heise.de
January 20, 2026 at 7:39 AM
The Danish Ministry of Digital Affairs is moving away from Microsoft and switching instead to Linux and LibreOffice
www.heise.de/news/Von-Wor...
www.heise.de/news/Von-Wor...
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The Girl from Greenland – Chet Baker
One reason this track caught my eye is probably obvious given current events, but another is that the tune was written by another superb yet largely forgotten pianist from the 1950s, Dick Twardzik. Sadly Twardzik died of a drug overdose just a few days after…
One reason this track caught my eye is probably obvious given current events, but another is that the tune was written by another superb yet largely forgotten pianist from the 1950s, Dick Twardzik. Sadly Twardzik died of a drug overdose just a few days after…
The Girl from Greenland – Chet Baker
One reason this track caught my eye is probably obvious given current events, but another is that the tune was written by another superb yet largely forgotten pianist from the 1950s, Dick Twardzik. Sadly Twardzik died of a drug overdose just a few days after this was recorded, in October 1955 at the age of just 24. Chet Baker…
telescoper.blog
January 20, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The Girl from Greenland – Chet Baker
One reason this track caught my eye is probably obvious given current events, but another is that the tune was written by another superb yet largely forgotten pianist from the 1950s, Dick Twardzik. Sadly Twardzik died of a drug overdose just a few days after…
One reason this track caught my eye is probably obvious given current events, but another is that the tune was written by another superb yet largely forgotten pianist from the 1950s, Dick Twardzik. Sadly Twardzik died of a drug overdose just a few days after…
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The Greenlandic PM tells his people they must prepare now to resist a violent US invasion of their country. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Greenland Leader Tells People to Prepare for Possible Invasion
Greenland’s prime minister said the Arctic island’s population and its authorities need to start preparing for a possible military invasion, even as it remains an unlikely scenario, as President Donal...
www.bloomberg.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Greenlandic PM tells his people they must prepare now to resist a violent US invasion of their country. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
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telescoper.blog
January 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth Railway Station
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
Thanks, Irish Rail, for the Accessibility Upgrade at Maynooth, but you need to get of X. Now.
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Let it falter.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Let it falter.
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Davos To Hear Of Worrying Crackdown On International Paedo Rings Used By Rich Elites https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2026/01/20/davos-to-hear-of-worrying-crackdown-on-international-paedo-rings-used-by-rich-elites/
Davos To Hear Of Worrying Crackdown On International Paedo Rings Used By Rich Elites
THE ANNUAL Davos Summit kicks off today with the world's most influential businesspeople and politicians gathering in the Swiss town to discuss the most pressing issues facing humanity.
Top of the agenda for day one at …
waterfordwhispersnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Davos To Hear Of Worrying Crackdown On International Paedo Rings Used By Rich Elites https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2026/01/20/davos-to-hear-of-worrying-crackdown-on-international-paedo-rings-used-by-rich-elites/
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Exams done? Library Cat has one last request before you head off: please remember to return your library books. Then relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break! 🐾
#MUlibrary #MUlibrarycat #MaynoothUni
#MUlibrary #MUlibrarycat #MaynoothUni
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Exams done? Library Cat has one last request before you head off: please remember to return your library books. Then relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break! 🐾
#MUlibrary #MUlibrarycat #MaynoothUni
#MUlibrary #MUlibrarycat #MaynoothUni
Here's a stunnimg picture I took of the #NorthernLights in Maynooth last night.
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Here's a stunnimg picture I took of the #NorthernLights in Maynooth last night.
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No surprise that CnaM are just foam insulation for the inaction of gov.
It's worrying that this signals that this failed gov will never stand up to any US interests, even when it's blatantly harmful & illegal.
Not a great starting point with everything about to kick off with US v EU.
#IrishPol
It's worrying that this signals that this failed gov will never stand up to any US interests, even when it's blatantly harmful & illegal.
Not a great starting point with everything about to kick off with US v EU.
#IrishPol
"However, the officials are understood to have also said any attempt to block the app may be impractical for a number of reasons, including the fact it is used for other purposes"
True - the child abuse image app is also used to promote racism.
True - the child abuse image app is also used to promote racism.
Our entire regulatory framework has proved to be no more than a painted balsa wood front.
The AG here confirms it is illegal to generate CSAM.
We also gave CnaM the power to act on any material which was not illegal, but was offensive.
Turns out they don’t wanna.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
The AG here confirms it is illegal to generate CSAM.
We also gave CnaM the power to act on any material which was not illegal, but was offensive.
Turns out they don’t wanna.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
January 20, 2026 at 10:42 AM
No surprise that CnaM are just foam insulation for the inaction of gov.
It's worrying that this signals that this failed gov will never stand up to any US interests, even when it's blatantly harmful & illegal.
Not a great starting point with everything about to kick off with US v EU.
#IrishPol
It's worrying that this signals that this failed gov will never stand up to any US interests, even when it's blatantly harmful & illegal.
Not a great starting point with everything about to kick off with US v EU.
#IrishPol