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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · May 2

Ever wondered what that white trail behind a plane is?

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 22

2️⃣ Documenting daily routines in extreme detail.
Every sip of coffee, every gym session, every skincare step.

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 22

Social media has quietly normalized a bunch of things we rarely question anymore.
A thread.

1️⃣ Going on constant vacations.
If you’re not traveling, it feels like you’re falling behind.

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 21

🧪 The most bitter substance known has been discovered! Compounds from the Amaropostia stiptica mushroom have been identified by food scientists as the most bitter substances. This finding sheds new light on our taste perception! 🍄 #Science #Discovery

(Source: Vishwam Sankaran, April 21, 2025)

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 20

21 robots ran a half marathon alongside 12,000 humans in Beijing — the first time machines and people have shared the same race.

Is this just a publicity stunt, or a glimpse into a future where we regularly compete with and against robots?

Curious to hear your thoughts.

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 18

Science has unlocked a new era of genetic power.
From reprogramming plants for supercharged photosynthesis to curing once-incurable diseases—
Biology is no longer just studied. It’s engineered.
Let this revolution grow.

#DNA #Future

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 18

Is life exclusive to Earth?
Astronomers have detected a possible biosignature gas on K2-18b, a planet 120 light-years away.
The new question: Are we alone?

#Space #Exoplanet #Astrobiology #NASA #K218b

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 17

#Harvard rejected Trump’s requested policy changes, becoming the first #university to directly refuse to comply with the regime’s demands.
Should universities be fully independent? How important are such decisions in higher education?
#Trump

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 17

"Digital devices harm our brains with every tap, says Prof. Michael Scullin. 'Digital dementia' is now a serious scientific debate. Grew up with screens? You might be at risk of cognitive decline. 🧠💻 #DigitalDementia #BrainHealth #TechImpact

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨 Groundbreaking surgery in China! A 7-year-old received an artificial heart transplant, becoming the youngest person in the world to undergo this procedure. 🩺 #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #ArtificialHeart

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 16

Consent engineering undermines free will! 😡 Tricky contracts, impossible-to-cancel subscriptions, deceptive UI... What manipulative tactics have YOU encountered? 📢 Share your stories & let’s demand transparent systems! 🗣️ #DigitalEthics #ConsumerRights

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 16

Discipline hits different in Japan.
Honda’s EVP resigned after “inappropriate behavior” at a private social event outside work hours.
The company issued a formal apology:
“We sincerely regret the concern caused to all stakeholders.”
No details. Just accountability.

#Honda #Leadership #Japan

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 15

The WHO classifies venomous snakebites as a neglected tropical disease:
Up to 5.5M cases, 125,000 deaths annually.

Now, hope may come in pill form: Unithiol, a zinc-chelating drug, could block venom damage before it starts.
Oral, shelf-stable, and potentially life-saving in remote areas.

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 15

#OpenAI is making a social network.
You’ll write your feelings, GPT will draw the vibes.
Welcome to the lonely hearts club — your DMs start with “Hello, how can I help you today?”

#Zuck better watch out. If GPT learns how to flirt, it’s over.

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 15

Is Sam Altman building a social network?
#OpenAI is reportedly testing a #ChatGPT-powered social feed.
A new rival to #Elon and Zuck?
Will AI be better at being social than humans?

Let the comments decide: who sends the first DM you or GPT?

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Deniz UNAY @denizunay.bsky.social · Apr 15

The dream of tech billionaires: a “post-human” society in space, powered by superintelligent AI.

Science writer Adam Becker issues a stark warning: this isn’t a vision of the future — it’s racism, sexism, and brutal capitalism in a shiny new wrapper.
#AI #Space