Matthew Wilcoxson
@akademy.bsky.social
Struggling Writer. Unstruggling Software Engineer.
Love hiking, space, nature, Open Source, Mars, exploration, dark skies, Star Trek, Firefly.
Will defend always Climate Change, Unbiased journalism, BBC, Human Rights. (An occasional swearword. Sorry.)
Love hiking, space, nature, Open Source, Mars, exploration, dark skies, Star Trek, Firefly.
Will defend always Climate Change, Unbiased journalism, BBC, Human Rights. (An occasional swearword. Sorry.)
Great things have come, and will continue to come, from Gaia...
So many exoplanets!
(...I was so close to working on this project, but pipped at the post. :( )
#regrets
So many exoplanets!
(...I was so close to working on this project, but pipped at the post. :( )
#regrets
Lammers and Winn “On the Exoplanet Yield of Gaia Astrometry” makes breathtaking predictions for the Gaia DR4 data release in December 2026 - around 7500 new exoplanets around nearby stars! It will be revolutionary… and indicate new nearby systems to be imaged… #astrodon #exoplanets ☄️
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Great things have come, and will continue to come, from Gaia...
So many exoplanets!
(...I was so close to working on this project, but pipped at the post. :( )
#regrets
So many exoplanets!
(...I was so close to working on this project, but pipped at the post. :( )
#regrets
I love Exoplanets. Sorry Mars et al.
(But Earth is OK too...)
(But Earth is OK too...)
🧪🔭⭐ #exoplanets #exoplanet
Planet radius vs orbital period, color-coded by age.
contours = the Kepler population.
The new planet in this paper is marked with a ⭐.
Even without statistics, your eyes will notice something:
Young planets are big. Much bigger than the planets Kepler typically found.
Planet radius vs orbital period, color-coded by age.
contours = the Kepler population.
The new planet in this paper is marked with a ⭐.
Even without statistics, your eyes will notice something:
Young planets are big. Much bigger than the planets Kepler typically found.
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I love Exoplanets. Sorry Mars et al.
(But Earth is OK too...)
(But Earth is OK too...)
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
The European Mars Society Convention is coming soon.
November, 28-29th, 2025 in Paris.
Thanks to the French arm, Planete Mars.
marssocietyuk.org/the-mews/eur...
November, 28-29th, 2025 in Paris.
Thanks to the French arm, Planete Mars.
marssocietyuk.org/the-mews/eur...
European Mars Society Conference 2025 - Mars Society UK
The next European Mars Conference is on in two weeks. Taking place in Paris, on the 28th and 29th of November. This is being run and organised by the French arm of the Mars Society, Association Planèt...
marssocietyuk.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The European Mars Society Convention is coming soon.
November, 28-29th, 2025 in Paris.
Thanks to the French arm, Planete Mars.
marssocietyuk.org/the-mews/eur...
November, 28-29th, 2025 in Paris.
Thanks to the French arm, Planete Mars.
marssocietyuk.org/the-mews/eur...
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Want to make a wish on a shooting star? #DoLookUp! The #Leonids meteor shower is peaking, courtesy of the Earth ploughing through the debris left by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. 🔭🧪
1 Get away from streetlights
2 Take blanket ☕
3 Lie back - 10 mins 👁️ dark adapt
4 🌠Wow
www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...
1 Get away from streetlights
2 Take blanket ☕
3 Lie back - 10 mins 👁️ dark adapt
4 🌠Wow
www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...
Look Up to See the Leonids Light Up the Night Skies
Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.
www.timeanddate.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Want to make a wish on a shooting star? #DoLookUp! The #Leonids meteor shower is peaking, courtesy of the Earth ploughing through the debris left by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. 🔭🧪
1 Get away from streetlights
2 Take blanket ☕
3 Lie back - 10 mins 👁️ dark adapt
4 🌠Wow
www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...
1 Get away from streetlights
2 Take blanket ☕
3 Lie back - 10 mins 👁️ dark adapt
4 🌠Wow
www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...
An interesting analysis.
Why Reform?
Good for everyone who's opposed to Farage and all he stands for (if anything).
Supported by the ultra rich and the poorest poor, united by hate.
Why Reform?
Good for everyone who's opposed to Farage and all he stands for (if anything).
Supported by the ultra rich and the poorest poor, united by hate.
Weak Minded Working right: 26% of people who intend to vote Reform
Economically insecure and angry, these older working-age voters mix pro-worker attitudes with hostility towards immigration. They feel betrayed by elites, see immigrants as competitors for scarce resources.
Economically insecure and angry, these older working-age voters mix pro-worker attitudes with hostility towards immigration. They feel betrayed by elites, see immigrants as competitors for scarce resources.
Who supports Reform and why? The charts that show who favours Farage’s party
Based on largest poll of supporters, these charts and maps show five distinct groups that could hand Reform a majority
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
An interesting analysis.
Why Reform?
Good for everyone who's opposed to Farage and all he stands for (if anything).
Supported by the ultra rich and the poorest poor, united by hate.
Why Reform?
Good for everyone who's opposed to Farage and all he stands for (if anything).
Supported by the ultra rich and the poorest poor, united by hate.
DEFEND THE BBC!
FROM FACISTS, FROM TRUMP, FROM FARAGE, FROM SCUM.
We must stand up for truth.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
FROM FACISTS, FROM TRUMP, FROM FARAGE, FROM SCUM.
We must stand up for truth.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC under siege: Britain must defend its own truth | Editorial
Editorial: With Donald Trump circling and Labour ministers wavering, defending the corporation’s independence is now a test of national will
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
DEFEND THE BBC!
FROM FACISTS, FROM TRUMP, FROM FARAGE, FROM SCUM.
We must stand up for truth.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
FROM FACISTS, FROM TRUMP, FROM FARAGE, FROM SCUM.
We must stand up for truth.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish Outlook had an attend setting which says
"Decline with extreme prejudice"
"Decline with extreme prejudice"
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I wish Outlook had an attend setting which says
"Decline with extreme prejudice"
"Decline with extreme prejudice"
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Carsington is extremely low - and rain has been in short supply. But never fear, reform-a-tory derbyshire county council is said to have recently declared in a meeting that climate change is a hoax www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Proposals to help refill two reservoirs in Derbyshire approved
The Environment Agency said reservoirs at the end of October in the East Midlands were 48% full.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Carsington is extremely low - and rain has been in short supply. But never fear, reform-a-tory derbyshire county council is said to have recently declared in a meeting that climate change is a hoax www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How will future generations understand this global level of corruption?
War crimes? Human rights offences? Mass murder?
And what will they call it? The "Anti-throposene"?
War crimes? Human rights offences? Mass murder?
And what will they call it? The "Anti-throposene"?
Who could ever have thought that...?
(And amazing work to document it!)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
(And amazing work to document it!)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How will future generations understand this global level of corruption?
War crimes? Human rights offences? Mass murder?
And what will they call it? The "Anti-throposene"?
War crimes? Human rights offences? Mass murder?
And what will they call it? The "Anti-throposene"?
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Enduring legacy? Makes it sound like a good thing. Funny how everyone is supposed to move on from the pandemic. How many people did we lose and how have they been remembered?
November 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Enduring legacy? Makes it sound like a good thing. Funny how everyone is supposed to move on from the pandemic. How many people did we lose and how have they been remembered?
I can't vote, and I'm not even American, but fighting fascism is borderless!
Vote for the correct NYC's mayor, if you're able!
Vote for the correct NYC's mayor, if you're able!
If you live in NY, you have an opportunity to fight Fascism!
By your vote!
By your vote!
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I can't vote, and I'm not even American, but fighting fascism is borderless!
Vote for the correct NYC's mayor, if you're able!
Vote for the correct NYC's mayor, if you're able!
And somehow, humanity has survived for 1000s of years without them...
It's starting to occur to state lawmakers that utility customers aren't super keen on paying for all these data centers that are straining the grid, via @briaovers.bsky.social @thebaltimorebanner.com
www.thebanner.com/economy/pjm-...
www.thebanner.com/economy/pjm-...
Maryland officials sound alarm on data centers’ $100B power grid suck
The rapid rise of data centers is hitting the region’s power grid. Maryland lawmakers are concerned that utility ratepayers will pay the $100 billion price for them.
www.thebanner.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
And somehow, humanity has survived for 1000s of years without them...
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Europe’s Mars advocates are gathering in Paris November 28–29 for #EMC2025 — join us for bold talks, big ideas & a shared passion for the Red Planet! 🔴 More info: bit.ly/4ndagme. #europe #paris #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration #themarssociety 🇪🇺 🇫🇷
October 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Europe’s Mars advocates are gathering in Paris November 28–29 for #EMC2025 — join us for bold talks, big ideas & a shared passion for the Red Planet! 🔴 More info: bit.ly/4ndagme. #europe #paris #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration #themarssociety 🇪🇺 🇫🇷
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
October 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Trump is one of those people the future will argue: should we go back in time and kill a baby Trump.
Well I say "argue"...
Well I say "argue"...
Trump foreign policy:
“Why give Ukraine tens of billions to resist a fascist dictator when we can just give it to Argentina to prop up a fascist dictator?”
“Why give Ukraine tens of billions to resist a fascist dictator when we can just give it to Argentina to prop up a fascist dictator?”
October 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Trump is one of those people the future will argue: should we go back in time and kill a baby Trump.
Well I say "argue"...
Well I say "argue"...
ChatGPT seems to be replacing accurate information...
...trusted websites and PEOPLE...
...with ANYTHING that will hook you in.
You/we don't need it.
And yet it sits there consuming oogles of energy.
TURING IS NOT RESTING.
#TechBros.
...trusted websites and PEOPLE...
...with ANYTHING that will hook you in.
You/we don't need it.
And yet it sits there consuming oogles of energy.
TURING IS NOT RESTING.
#TechBros.
October 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
ChatGPT seems to be replacing accurate information...
...trusted websites and PEOPLE...
...with ANYTHING that will hook you in.
You/we don't need it.
And yet it sits there consuming oogles of energy.
TURING IS NOT RESTING.
#TechBros.
...trusted websites and PEOPLE...
...with ANYTHING that will hook you in.
You/we don't need it.
And yet it sits there consuming oogles of energy.
TURING IS NOT RESTING.
#TechBros.
October 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Is there a group on Bluesky that actively look for SIMILARITIES between people?
Rather than forced to choose "a side"?
Can I support connections, communities, humanity, good journalism, positive future????
Rather than forced to choose "a side"?
Can I support connections, communities, humanity, good journalism, positive future????
October 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Is there a group on Bluesky that actively look for SIMILARITIES between people?
Rather than forced to choose "a side"?
Can I support connections, communities, humanity, good journalism, positive future????
Rather than forced to choose "a side"?
Can I support connections, communities, humanity, good journalism, positive future????
US style paid for lies coming here.
Obviously by the corrupt Farage.
Trying to break countries apart.
Arguing there's not enough Free Speech while using it to manipulate.
SICKENING.
Obviously by the corrupt Farage.
Trying to break countries apart.
Arguing there's not enough Free Speech while using it to manipulate.
SICKENING.
The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
October 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
US style paid for lies coming here.
Obviously by the corrupt Farage.
Trying to break countries apart.
Arguing there's not enough Free Speech while using it to manipulate.
SICKENING.
Obviously by the corrupt Farage.
Trying to break countries apart.
Arguing there's not enough Free Speech while using it to manipulate.
SICKENING.
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
October 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
An AI warning from the people who study it.
AI IS INSANITY.
And people are pushing it like it's a mass silver bullet.
IT COULD LITERALLY DESTROY US. AND WE PUSH ON REGARDLESS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
AI IS INSANITY.
And people are pushing it like it's a mass silver bullet.
IT COULD LITERALLY DESTROY US. AND WE PUSH ON REGARDLESS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
Tristan Harris – The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
An AI warning from the people who study it.
AI IS INSANITY.
And people are pushing it like it's a mass silver bullet.
IT COULD LITERALLY DESTROY US. AND WE PUSH ON REGARDLESS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
AI IS INSANITY.
And people are pushing it like it's a mass silver bullet.
IT COULD LITERALLY DESTROY US. AND WE PUSH ON REGARDLESS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
Interesting report in the Mirror on MP's Second Jobs
They are supposed to have jobs already. And a community to look after.
Top of the list is Farage - by far - followed closey by mostly all Tories (Blue) and Reform (Dark Green).
How much of these aren't bribes?
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
They are supposed to have jobs already. And a community to look after.
Top of the list is Farage - by far - followed closey by mostly all Tories (Blue) and Reform (Dark Green).
How much of these aren't bribes?
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
October 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Interesting report in the Mirror on MP's Second Jobs
They are supposed to have jobs already. And a community to look after.
Top of the list is Farage - by far - followed closey by mostly all Tories (Blue) and Reform (Dark Green).
How much of these aren't bribes?
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
They are supposed to have jobs already. And a community to look after.
Top of the list is Farage - by far - followed closey by mostly all Tories (Blue) and Reform (Dark Green).
How much of these aren't bribes?
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...