VealSlab.bsky.social
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I am married to a girl. two adult children two German Shepherds. I play drums and guitar. I love NASA, science. Your religion is child abuse. TooL Band, smoke them if you got them! Drink up drinks on me! Ride the spiral to the end... Begin!
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This part is tremendous fun. You get sentences like "The cold expanding universe will be illuminated by occasional fireworks for a very long time" and "...ordinary low-mass stars that have settled down into white dwarf configurations and become cold spheres of pure iron." (14/n)
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This part is tremendous fun. You get sentences like "The cold expanding universe will be illuminated by occasional fireworks for a very long time" and "...ordinary low-mass stars that have settled down into white dwarf configurations and become cold spheres of pure iron." (14/n)
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First Dyson considers phenomena relevant over time scales associated with the deep future, like the dissolution of galaxies, or the liquefaction of "stable" matter due to quantum tunneling at near-zero K. Here are some estimates. (13/n)
Ref: Dyson, Rev. Mod. Phys. Vol. 51, No. 3 (1979)
Ref: Dyson, Rev. Mod. Phys. Vol. 51, No. 3 (1979)
![Table 1 from the paper, titled "Summary of time scales"
Closed Universe
Total duration 10^11 yr
Open Universe
Low-mass stars cool off: 10^14 yr
Planets detached from stars: 10^15 yr
Stars detached from galaxies: 10^19 yr
Decay of orbits by gravitational radiation: 10^20 yr
Decay of black holes by Hawking process: 10^64 yr
Matter liquid at zero temperature: 10^65 yr
All matter decays to iron: 10^1500 yr
Collapse of ordinary matter to
black hole [alternative (ii)]: 10^10^26 yr
Collapse of stars to neutron stars or black holes [alternative (iv)]: 10^10^76 yr](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6435lftcmpvxasbkrtsw22i7/bafkreigcazixpbh2yvdoonz4lihcnoo5ufp2iw2pzcst6af2mausp32gpa@jpeg)
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
First Dyson considers phenomena relevant over time scales associated with the deep future, like the dissolution of galaxies, or the liquefaction of "stable" matter due to quantum tunneling at near-zero K. Here are some estimates. (13/n)
Ref: Dyson, Rev. Mod. Phys. Vol. 51, No. 3 (1979)
Ref: Dyson, Rev. Mod. Phys. Vol. 51, No. 3 (1979)
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Physicist Freeman Dyson was born #OTD in 1923. He was known for his work in quantum electrodynamics and –– among many, many other things –– his eschatological musings about physics and the prospects for life in the far-flung future. 🧪 ⚛️ 🔭 🎢
Photo: Heka Davis / AIP
Photo: Heka Davis / AIP
December 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Physicist Freeman Dyson was born #OTD in 1923. He was known for his work in quantum electrodynamics and –– among many, many other things –– his eschatological musings about physics and the prospects for life in the far-flung future. 🧪 ⚛️ 🔭 🎢
Photo: Heka Davis / AIP
Photo: Heka Davis / AIP
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i think we should all commit ourselves to, at minimum, a national 3 day party When It Happens. one bottle of champagne in the back of your closet is no longer adequate. be prepared
December 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
i think we should all commit ourselves to, at minimum, a national 3 day party When It Happens. one bottle of champagne in the back of your closet is no longer adequate. be prepared
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I do not trust balloons. They pop when you're not expecting and of course, there's the Hindenburg
December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I do not trust balloons. They pop when you're not expecting and of course, there's the Hindenburg
Please say hi to Orion!
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Please say hi to Orion!
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She started shakin', her big heart was breakin'
And she turned to the QB and said:
"You picked a fine time to leave for Indy
With 400 children and crops in the field
I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times
But this time your body won't heal
You picked a fine time to leave for Indy"
And she turned to the QB and said:
"You picked a fine time to leave for Indy
With 400 children and crops in the field
I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times
But this time your body won't heal
You picked a fine time to leave for Indy"
December 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
She started shakin', her big heart was breakin'
And she turned to the QB and said:
"You picked a fine time to leave for Indy
With 400 children and crops in the field
I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times
But this time your body won't heal
You picked a fine time to leave for Indy"
And she turned to the QB and said:
"You picked a fine time to leave for Indy
With 400 children and crops in the field
I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times
But this time your body won't heal
You picked a fine time to leave for Indy"
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Brad is hitting me right where I live!!
California politicians, this is what we want. We want you to love your community, to believe in us, to reject the whims of Tech oligarchs, and to understand that we all thrive together.
California politicians, this is what we want. We want you to love your community, to believe in us, to reject the whims of Tech oligarchs, and to understand that we all thrive together.
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Brad is hitting me right where I live!!
California politicians, this is what we want. We want you to love your community, to believe in us, to reject the whims of Tech oligarchs, and to understand that we all thrive together.
California politicians, this is what we want. We want you to love your community, to believe in us, to reject the whims of Tech oligarchs, and to understand that we all thrive together.
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The nickname sadly isn't the nickname it was given on Bluesky.
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The nickname sadly isn't the nickname it was given on Bluesky.
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"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
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Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Eyes Of God - Garden Of Sin [US, New Wave, Goth Rock, Synthpop] (1985)
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
https://redd.it/1oz5m4m
https://youtu.be/6YyvLLLvszw
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Is anyone else’s Spotify wrapped *off* this year?
My number one song is a song I swear I’ve never heard? Top artist remains Lana del Rey, and using the work Spotify a lot this year cld make a lot of things underreported so a lot of it makes sense but not this
My number one song is a song I swear I’ve never heard? Top artist remains Lana del Rey, and using the work Spotify a lot this year cld make a lot of things underreported so a lot of it makes sense but not this
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Is anyone else’s Spotify wrapped *off* this year?
My number one song is a song I swear I’ve never heard? Top artist remains Lana del Rey, and using the work Spotify a lot this year cld make a lot of things underreported so a lot of it makes sense but not this
My number one song is a song I swear I’ve never heard? Top artist remains Lana del Rey, and using the work Spotify a lot this year cld make a lot of things underreported so a lot of it makes sense but not this
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James Talarico: The only minority destroying America is the billionaires.
Trans people aren't taking away our healthcare.
Muslims aren't defunding our schools.
Immigrants aren't cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends.
We are focused on the wrong 1%.
Trans people aren't taking away our healthcare.
Muslims aren't defunding our schools.
Immigrants aren't cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends.
We are focused on the wrong 1%.
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
James Talarico: The only minority destroying America is the billionaires.
Trans people aren't taking away our healthcare.
Muslims aren't defunding our schools.
Immigrants aren't cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends.
We are focused on the wrong 1%.
Trans people aren't taking away our healthcare.
Muslims aren't defunding our schools.
Immigrants aren't cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends.
We are focused on the wrong 1%.
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Breaking News: A dozen FBI agents sued the bureau’s director, Kash Patel, and the Trump administration after they were fired for having knelt during a racial justice protest in 2020.
FBI Agents Sue Patel After Being Fired Over Kneeling at George Floyd Protest
A five-year-old photo of agents kneeling at a D.C. protest after George Floyd’s killing led to the firing of about 16 agents.
nyti.ms
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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I think it's funny that Congress is going to attempt to reign in the executive. After they've pretty much given away all of their power. This should be interesting.
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I think it's funny that Congress is going to attempt to reign in the executive. After they've pretty much given away all of their power. This should be interesting.
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(not a chill youtube compilation. actually a debilitating mental illness enhancer)
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
(not a chill youtube compilation. actually a debilitating mental illness enhancer)
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atmospheric river blues
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
atmospheric river blues
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The United States gives far too much power, money, and influence to silly people with heads full of nonsense.
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The United States gives far too much power, money, and influence to silly people with heads full of nonsense.
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atmospheric river is certainly more evocative
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
atmospheric river is certainly more evocative
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i mean in hindsight the flood of 96 was obviously several atmospheric rivers plus snowmelt right? at the time we just said "it rained" like my dad is a wetlands scientist so if anybody should have been saying "atmospheric river" it was us but we just said rain
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
i mean in hindsight the flood of 96 was obviously several atmospheric rivers plus snowmelt right? at the time we just said "it rained" like my dad is a wetlands scientist so if anybody should have been saying "atmospheric river" it was us but we just said rain
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when did we all start saying "atmospheric river" i feel like up until a couple years ago we all just said rain
December 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
when did we all start saying "atmospheric river" i feel like up until a couple years ago we all just said rain