Will
@popher.bsky.social
Food, Wine, Whisky, Science.
Magnet lover (ICR, NMR).
Posts about anything and nothing, in that order.
Instagram is www.instagram.com/birsemore
Magnet lover (ICR, NMR).
Posts about anything and nothing, in that order.
Instagram is www.instagram.com/birsemore
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Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"I'm going to quit."
"I'm going to quit."
thout naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"have you tried using Edge instead of Chrome"
"have you tried using Edge instead of Chrome"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Do you have a ******* account"
"Do you have a ******* account"
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"I'm going to quit."
"I'm going to quit."
Has Frances Arnold explained her relationship with Epstein yet?
Newly released files from the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reveal that his ties to the scientific community were deeper than previously known.
go.nature.com/3Oq4Po2
go.nature.com/3Oq4Po2
Epstein files reveal deeper ties to scientists than previously known
Latest batch of documents show researchers consulting the financier and sex offender on publications, visas and more.
go.nature.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Has Frances Arnold explained her relationship with Epstein yet?
Watching the west wing, it's clear that only a few of the characters are genuinely the heroes.
CJ, Donna, Charlie.
The rest? Idk.
CJ, Donna, Charlie.
The rest? Idk.
February 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Watching the west wing, it's clear that only a few of the characters are genuinely the heroes.
CJ, Donna, Charlie.
The rest? Idk.
CJ, Donna, Charlie.
The rest? Idk.
Seems to be there's no bars* in town open tomorrow for the superbowl. Everywhere is closing early.
Disappointing.
*No bars I want to go to...
Disappointing.
*No bars I want to go to...
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Seems to be there's no bars* in town open tomorrow for the superbowl. Everywhere is closing early.
Disappointing.
*No bars I want to go to...
Disappointing.
*No bars I want to go to...
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/2 Bad Bunny stands for “immigration” because he’s not white. His existence within the United States — and particularly his broad popularity and great success — are an affront to Trumpian white nationalist values. That’s the WaPo message, brought to you with Jeff Bezos’ Amazon smile.
February 8, 2026 at 2:31 AM
/2 Bad Bunny stands for “immigration” because he’s not white. His existence within the United States — and particularly his broad popularity and great success — are an affront to Trumpian white nationalist values. That’s the WaPo message, brought to you with Jeff Bezos’ Amazon smile.
Isnt obstruction of justice a crime in the US?
NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Isnt obstruction of justice a crime in the US?
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(ES&T) [ASAP] Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories: Environmental Science & TechnologyDOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c12691 (RSS) #MassSpecRSS
[ASAP] Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories
Environmental Science & TechnologyDOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c12691
dlvr.it
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
(ES&T) [ASAP] Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories: Environmental Science & TechnologyDOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c12691 (RSS) #MassSpecRSS
Currently asking Google where I can get a hotdog given I don't have a Costco membership. It's a productive Saturday so far
February 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Currently asking Google where I can get a hotdog given I don't have a Costco membership. It's a productive Saturday so far
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this doesn’t include ai btw - you can dislike that loudly x
sometimes in life it’s ok to dislike something silently, you know? x
February 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
this doesn’t include ai btw - you can dislike that loudly x
The local library made it too easy - they got rid of late fines and they automatically renew books that are due.
Now there's no excuse for not reading.
Now there's no excuse for not reading.
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The local library made it too easy - they got rid of late fines and they automatically renew books that are due.
Now there's no excuse for not reading.
Now there's no excuse for not reading.
The BBC has finally closed the loophole where you could access their news through their app for free (the website has been paywalled for ages).
So I guess no more BBC news for me.
We're so far from the era of the world service....
So I guess no more BBC news for me.
We're so far from the era of the world service....
February 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
The BBC has finally closed the loophole where you could access their news through their app for free (the website has been paywalled for ages).
So I guess no more BBC news for me.
We're so far from the era of the world service....
So I guess no more BBC news for me.
We're so far from the era of the world service....
Why on earth does this post use a bloody AI image
As of today, it is now illegal to create sexual deepfakes of other people without their consent in the UK.
February 7, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Why on earth does this post use a bloody AI image
Social media is problematic, no doubt, absolutely, and needs improvement and regulation.
But my internet friends in my teenage years are probably why I'm still alive.
This type of crude approach is actively harmful.
But my internet friends in my teenage years are probably why I'm still alive.
This type of crude approach is actively harmful.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Social media is problematic, no doubt, absolutely, and needs improvement and regulation.
But my internet friends in my teenage years are probably why I'm still alive.
This type of crude approach is actively harmful.
But my internet friends in my teenage years are probably why I'm still alive.
This type of crude approach is actively harmful.
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This is a very, very bad decision from one of the two Reagan judges left on the Fifth Circuit, joined by one of the two most extreme Trump appointees on the court.
And, it is about the issue I walked through at Law Dork earlier this week, in the context of Minnesota: www.lawdork.com/i/186796727/...
And, it is about the issue I walked through at Law Dork earlier this week, in the context of Minnesota: www.lawdork.com/i/186796727/...
February 7, 2026 at 2:50 AM
This is a very, very bad decision from one of the two Reagan judges left on the Fifth Circuit, joined by one of the two most extreme Trump appointees on the court.
And, it is about the issue I walked through at Law Dork earlier this week, in the context of Minnesota: www.lawdork.com/i/186796727/...
And, it is about the issue I walked through at Law Dork earlier this week, in the context of Minnesota: www.lawdork.com/i/186796727/...
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Mamdani cheating at politics by being a normal human being who has been to a child’s birthday party before
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Mamdani cheating at politics by being a normal human being who has been to a child’s birthday party before
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From @acyn.bsky.social (posted on X)
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
From @acyn.bsky.social (posted on X)
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
If an alien visited the English speaking world, they would really think there are only three books - Harry potter, lord of the rings, and the Bible. And also only one TV/movie franchise (star wars).
STOP NAMING THINGS AFTER LORD OF THE RINGS. READ ANOTHER BOOK
Yeah when I think of "places I want to lend money to" it's a Hobbit-themed operation run by this guy.
February 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
If an alien visited the English speaking world, they would really think there are only three books - Harry potter, lord of the rings, and the Bible. And also only one TV/movie franchise (star wars).
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Trump Defends Racist Video As Racist
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Trump Defends Racist Video As Racist
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Lawrence O'Donnell is spot-on. Every single person who voted for the pedophile führer was well aware that Trump was a racist POS. Trump LIED for nearly 6 years about Obama being a Muslim born in Kenya. The FACT is, y'all voted for Trump bcz, like you, the shitstain is a racist.
February 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Lawrence O'Donnell is spot-on. Every single person who voted for the pedophile führer was well aware that Trump was a racist POS. Trump LIED for nearly 6 years about Obama being a Muslim born in Kenya. The FACT is, y'all voted for Trump bcz, like you, the shitstain is a racist.
They actually found an NY cop guilty of killing a civilian? And he was only fired after the conviction?
The reconstruction of this country will need a constitutional amendment ending the default assumption of cop immunity.
He killed a guy over $20 worth of coke.
The reconstruction of this country will need a constitutional amendment ending the default assumption of cop immunity.
He killed a guy over $20 worth of coke.
February 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
They actually found an NY cop guilty of killing a civilian? And he was only fired after the conviction?
The reconstruction of this country will need a constitutional amendment ending the default assumption of cop immunity.
He killed a guy over $20 worth of coke.
The reconstruction of this country will need a constitutional amendment ending the default assumption of cop immunity.
He killed a guy over $20 worth of coke.
This is gonna sound really sad, but putting a hoody in the tumble dryer for a few minutes so its really warm when you put it on feels like a hug.
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This is gonna sound really sad, but putting a hoody in the tumble dryer for a few minutes so its really warm when you put it on feels like a hug.
Nice to start to Friday - new paper online!
"Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories" < a large interlab study investigating LCMS for DOM analysis.
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
"Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories" < a large interlab study investigating LCMS for DOM analysis.
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories
Non-targeted liquid chromatography tandem high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) is increasingly applied for the structure-resolved chemical analysis of dissolved organic matter (DOM). With new ...
pubs.acs.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Nice to start to Friday - new paper online!
"Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories" < a large interlab study investigating LCMS for DOM analysis.
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
"Comparability of Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter across Laboratories" < a large interlab study investigating LCMS for DOM analysis.
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”