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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 16h

Hahaha OK now this is quite funny. Those immutable ledgers that crypto enthusiasts rave about, yeah they now host malware that can't be taken down coz they're immutable.

Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 1d

Security researchers are sounding the alarm on a new and inexpensive method for distributing malware that hacking groups are increasingly employing.

Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains

Malicious payloads stored on Ethereum and BNB blockchains are immune to takedowns.

arstechnica.com

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Madame Kana @madamekana.bsky.social · 12d

Life drawing Art Fair 2025 🎨

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Matthewせいじ @matthewseiji.com · Aug 14

It’s 2050 and a teen girl is torrenting a .tar.gz file of all the consciousnesses of all the tech bros who uploaded themselves into the cloud in a bid for immortality and modding them into The Sims 4

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 8d

TIL that if a country doesn't host the Eurovision as expected, it defaults to the BBC, so likely somewhere in the UK.
www.euronews.com/culture/2025...
#Eurovision

Austria says it won't host 2026 Eurovision if Israel frozen out

Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

www.euronews.com

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 9d

OMG This is huge news! Finally doctors will believe sufferers of Chronic Fatigue. My friend had to go through so many to find one that wouldn't dismiss her.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
#ScienceNews

‘Breakthrough’ as scientists develop first-ever test for debilitating condition

Academics have made a ‘breakthrough’ in the diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome

www.independent.co.uk

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 15d

Deep Mind's coming for your Fluid Dynamics!
youtube.com/shorts/2gtg3...
But seriously, subscribe to Hannah Fry, she's doing a wonderful job with science communication!

Breaking Equation News

YouTube video by Hannah Fry

youtube.com

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 20d

This got no reaction last time I shared it.
Do you have any idea how much of a big deal this is?
How many lives it will give back?
Huntington's is one of the 2 case studies for genetic conditions they teach you in school, and it's OVER!
Years of life, for so many, from just this research!

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 23d

Editing genes isn't scary. Sometimes it gives people 75% of their life back. #GoodNews
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.co.uk

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 20d

They developed the corner-store of modern medicine.
They may have even saved your life multiple times already.
How much do you know about them?
youtu.be/cUZAbsBUY2M (5:31)
#Science #Scientists #Antibiotics

People of Science with Brian Cox - Dame Sally Davies

YouTube video by The Royal Society

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 20d

"they've calculated what the safe amount would be to consume before these neurotoxic, genotoxic {when a substance damages DNA] effects.
And it's two units a year."
www.independent.co.uk/health-and-w...
#ScienceNews

Alcohol is a neurotoxin and this is why there is no such thing as moderate drinking

As a new report scotches the idea there’s a ‘safe’ level of alcohol intake, Polly Vernon reveals why experts she talked to for her book ‘How the Female Body Works’ made her think twice about having ‘j...

www.independent.co.uk

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 23d

Editing genes isn't scary. Sometimes it gives people 75% of their life back. #GoodNews
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.co.uk

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 25d

The video in question: youtube.com/shorts/TsoxH...

Peaceful Puberty

YouTube video by Pat Mandziy

youtube.com

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 25d

Most of the time the YouTube comments section is awful, but sometimes it gives you:
"...the puberty equivalent of elevensies..."

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 26d

A brilliant video, I learned a LOT and finally subscribed to her Patreon!
(Bowie said WHAT?!)
youtu.be/XeHviTKEqSo

How We Beat The Fascists Last Time: The London History Show

YouTube video by J. Draper

youtu.be

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · 29d

Strikes are the tips you would otherwise be paying.

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 16

Hahaha nice
#USPolitics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’

Broadcaster to dedicate Wednesday night schedule to unpicking US president’s false or misleading statements

www.theguardian.com

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 16

Some good #UKPolitics news for a change
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Hillsborough law will mean serious wrongdoing is punished, says Lammy

Deputy PM says legislation will ensure public officials have duty to act with ‘honesty and integrity at all times’

www.theguardian.com

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 15

It was removed because people found the emoji explosion annoying, and because it didn't really help communicate anything.
Short messages would probably be a better replacement.

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 15

Just leaving this here to let y'all know that seeing static over everything isn't a universal experience.
youtu.be/tN2bO7WRnao

Visual Snow Syndrome Explained (I have it)

YouTube video by Doctor Eye Health

youtu.be

Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you're still on Twitter (now X) do yourself a favour and get off of it.
youtube.com/shorts/taVzE...
#Politics

Good News! The Far Right is Less Popular Than You Think.

YouTube video by Tom Nicholas

youtube.com

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Mr F @guycalledfrank.bsky.social · Sep 11

So it works now!
If you have Bakery, can you try getting the latest github patch and using it?
Add "Bakery Light Filter" component to an object to make it act like stained glass 😋
(video from RTPreview for fanciness, but it looks the same when baked)
#gamedev

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Coach Gowron @coachgowron.com · Sep 8

Let no one define who you are but you. Nobody else has standing. Your deeds and your glories may be seen by all, but only you can know the well inside you from which that water was drawn.

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Sep 9

Alterego is a wearable device that promises to let you silently dictate text by sensing the subvocal movements of your speech muscles.

Details here: www.uploadvr.com/alterego-sil...

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Raingram @raingram.bsky.social · Sep 9

Watch this to fight back against the extreme divisions today's world wants you to feel.
Choose to understand a little more.
youtu.be/pmfmxqEmZGs

Inside the MIND of Russians: What They REALLY Think About the West

YouTube video by Elvira Bary

youtu.be

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Tau of the sun, transhumanist otherkin He/him @tauofthesun.bsky.social · Sep 7

Well you have been asking, and now here it is. Like we did years ago, we now have a new guide to increase your frames and smoothness in VRC. Here is the link to Nvidia profile inspector, and my reccomendations on how to enable resizable bar for VRChat. github.com/Orbmu2k/nvid...

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · Sep 2

A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.

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