Matthew Wilcoxson
@akademy.uk
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.)
Pinned
Probably one of the greatest Star Trek episodes of all time.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
Bokeh.
Probably one of the slowest films I've ever watched.
Also, terrible story.
But at least it was depressing...
Not something I'd recommend.
#FilmSky
In fact, I may be annoyed enough to strike Iceland permanently off my bucket list - it is THAT bad.
Probably one of the slowest films I've ever watched.
Also, terrible story.
But at least it was depressing...
Not something I'd recommend.
#FilmSky
In fact, I may be annoyed enough to strike Iceland permanently off my bucket list - it is THAT bad.
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Bokeh.
Probably one of the slowest films I've ever watched.
Also, terrible story.
But at least it was depressing...
Not something I'd recommend.
#FilmSky
In fact, I may be annoyed enough to strike Iceland permanently off my bucket list - it is THAT bad.
Probably one of the slowest films I've ever watched.
Also, terrible story.
But at least it was depressing...
Not something I'd recommend.
#FilmSky
In fact, I may be annoyed enough to strike Iceland permanently off my bucket list - it is THAT bad.
The US version of TicTok actually INCREASED the amount of data collection beyond what even China (well, ByteDance) was doing!
"...its new owners altered [TicToks] privacy policy to permit more extensive data collection"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"...its new owners altered [TicToks] privacy policy to permit more extensive data collection"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Disastrous start for US TikTok as users cry censorship
New US-owned app struggled with a storm and was accused of blocking content critical of Trump – can it recover?
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The US version of TicTok actually INCREASED the amount of data collection beyond what even China (well, ByteDance) was doing!
"...its new owners altered [TicToks] privacy policy to permit more extensive data collection"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"...its new owners altered [TicToks] privacy policy to permit more extensive data collection"
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Something still fun about coming across a random post that mentions you're home town.
Especially when explosives are mentioned...
Especially when explosives are mentioned...
This is an entry for licences for premises with explosive material, covering the Alfreton & District area between 1893 and 1897. An unusual entry features a hairdresser on Alfreton High Street. Not sure what they were using and why, but thank goodness it's not used now. At least we hope it isn't!
February 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Something still fun about coming across a random post that mentions you're home town.
Especially when explosives are mentioned...
Especially when explosives are mentioned...
Probably one of the greatest Star Trek episodes of all time.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
February 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Probably one of the greatest Star Trek episodes of all time.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Episode 2.7, "Those Old Scientists" (TOS!)
(Not to mention Star Trek: Lower Decks.)
I laughed, I cried. Just perfect.
Some of the best writing. Best animators. Best actors.
Love, Star Trek.
This is such a fun way to add additional characters to a story!
Love number one - currently doing a watch of every episode.
Love number one - currently doing a watch of every episode.
Nudist neighbours to sweary mums: the best TV characters you never actually see on screen
Nudist neighbours to sweary mums: the best TV characters you never actually see on screen
Their faces may not have been given any airtime, but they remain some of the most beloved characters in television history – in shows like Friends, Frasier and This Country. Take a bow, Ugly Naked Guy …
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This is such a fun way to add additional characters to a story!
Love number one - currently doing a watch of every episode.
Love number one - currently doing a watch of every episode.
Reform are already destroying this country.
I'm sure vaccine disinformation purveyors are really proud of themselves. As platformed at the Reform conference. Which is why we need a political standards agency to ensure all political statements are accurate and true www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Reform are already destroying this country.
Russia is tricking people into fighting for them.
Is there nothing the Russian Government won't stoop too?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Is there nothing the Russian Government won't stoop too?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia
Exclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal danger
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Russia is tricking people into fighting for them.
Is there nothing the Russian Government won't stoop too?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Is there nothing the Russian Government won't stoop too?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
I'm testing the Python #ExampleOAuthClient
January 24, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I'm testing the Python #ExampleOAuthClient
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
While we’re all distracted by ICE, Greenland & other Trump political theater, US quietly leaves WHO & in true Trump character reneges on $270 million debt, breaking the law.. abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/u...
US officially exits World Health Organization, accusing agency of straying 'from its core mission'
The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, HHS and the Department of State announced on Thursday.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
While we’re all distracted by ICE, Greenland & other Trump political theater, US quietly leaves WHO & in true Trump character reneges on $270 million debt, breaking the law.. abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/u...
By-elections when MP defect!
🚨WOW! Now closing on 88,000 signatures! The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
By-elections when MP defect!
Look at this extraordinary image of the Universe!
There's just so much happening here!
There's just so much happening here!
January 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Look at this extraordinary image of the Universe!
There's just so much happening here!
There's just so much happening here!
America passing on strategic information TO RUSSIA.
Now more than ever, we're a two timing, back stabbing, and disloyal nation without integrity.
January 19, 2026 at 6:48 PM
America passing on strategic information TO RUSSIA.
There's a coup in the US going on right now.
Slowly, but surely.
Slowly, but surely.
January 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
There's a coup in the US going on right now.
Slowly, but surely.
Slowly, but surely.
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Star Trek : Lower Decks really is awesome.
Thank you all who've help produce it!
Thank you all who've help produce it!
a group of cartoon characters standing in front of a sign that says lower decks !
Alt: characters with text that says lower decks !
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Star Trek : Lower Decks really is awesome.
Thank you all who've help produce it!
Thank you all who've help produce it!
Wow. Soundwaves found to help fight Alzheimers.
New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain
New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain
New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain
www.independent.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Wow. Soundwaves found to help fight Alzheimers.
Interesting NATO history:
It's original goal was unification of Europe and eradication of nationalist militarism.
So, it was pretty successful.
Now, maybe it's time for Europe to defend itself from Russia... and now the US.
www.nato.int/en/about-us/...
It's original goal was unification of Europe and eradication of nationalist militarism.
So, it was pretty successful.
Now, maybe it's time for Europe to defend itself from Russia... and now the US.
www.nato.int/en/about-us/...
A short history of NATO
www.nato.int
January 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Interesting NATO history:
It's original goal was unification of Europe and eradication of nationalist militarism.
So, it was pretty successful.
Now, maybe it's time for Europe to defend itself from Russia... and now the US.
www.nato.int/en/about-us/...
It's original goal was unification of Europe and eradication of nationalist militarism.
So, it was pretty successful.
Now, maybe it's time for Europe to defend itself from Russia... and now the US.
www.nato.int/en/about-us/...
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
Great news for exploration:
Schmidt Sciences is funding the Lazuli space telescope, bigger than Hubble, that will include a coronagraph to separate the light of a planet from its nearby star. Schmidt is also supporting 3 innovative ground-based astronomy arrays. 🧪🔭
arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
Schmidt Sciences is funding the Lazuli space telescope, bigger than Hubble, that will include a coronagraph to separate the light of a planet from its nearby star. Schmidt is also supporting 3 innovative ground-based astronomy arrays. 🧪🔭
arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Great news for exploration:
Schmidt Sciences is funding the Lazuli space telescope, bigger than Hubble, that will include a coronagraph to separate the light of a planet from its nearby star. Schmidt is also supporting 3 innovative ground-based astronomy arrays. 🧪🔭
arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
Schmidt Sciences is funding the Lazuli space telescope, bigger than Hubble, that will include a coronagraph to separate the light of a planet from its nearby star. Schmidt is also supporting 3 innovative ground-based astronomy arrays. 🧪🔭
arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...
At last, an explanation for extroverts...
Rare condition that causes body to produce its own alcohol demystified
Rare condition that causes body to produce its own alcohol demystified
Rare condition that causes body to produce its own alcohol demystified
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 AM
At last, an explanation for extroverts...
Reposted by Matthew Wilcoxson
We're cohosting the World Cup this year with Canada- a country Trump has treatened to invade- and Mexico, a country Trump has threatened to invade.
FIFA gave him a Peace Prize.
FIFA gave him a Peace Prize.
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We're cohosting the World Cup this year with Canada- a country Trump has treatened to invade- and Mexico, a country Trump has threatened to invade.
FIFA gave him a Peace Prize.
FIFA gave him a Peace Prize.
Great Attenborough programme.
Chick out Wild London on the BBC.
Incredible wildlife encounters throughout London. One of the greenest cities in the World.
Chick out Wild London on the BBC.
Incredible wildlife encounters throughout London. One of the greenest cities in the World.
January 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Great Attenborough programme.
Chick out Wild London on the BBC.
Incredible wildlife encounters throughout London. One of the greenest cities in the World.
Chick out Wild London on the BBC.
Incredible wildlife encounters throughout London. One of the greenest cities in the World.
New book idea: The doomscrollers book of doomscrolling, for (and by) doomscrollers.
It's about doom.
It's about doom.
I got an e-reader for Christmas and I'm kind of obsessed. Its like staring at my phone, which is my favorite hobby. Instead of doomscrolling, though, I'm reading a book!!!
December 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
New book idea: The doomscrollers book of doomscrolling, for (and by) doomscrollers.
It's about doom.
It's about doom.