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SatCom Scientist
Writing occasionally about science, space missions, astronomy, planetary science, satellites, Democracy and human rights.
Mostly at https://fosstodon.org/@AkaSci
Here is another image taken in October from the International Space Station.
The one is of Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) floating above and behind Earth's airglow.
eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos...
#Astronomy
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In this case, it is probably mendacity, not dementia.
Even if he genuinely does not remember, he can find the answer through his staff.
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Correction - X5.1 solar flare ...
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Preventive is the 3rd US startup this year to say it is pursuing technology to produce gene-edited babies.
Others:
Bootstrap Bio, based in California "has an interest in enhancing intelligence."
Manhattan Genomics.
😦
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/31/1...
www.wired.com/story/startu...
Here’s the latest company planning for gene-edited babies
Entrepreneurs say it’s time to safety-test designer baby technology.
www.technologyreview.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reposted by AkaSci
“These people are not working on genetic diseases,” said a director at the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California. “They are either lying, delusional, or both."

www.wsj.com/tech/biotech...
Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway.
Silicon Valley startups are pushing the boundaries of reproductive genetics, hoping to prevent diseases as well as improve chances for a high IQ and other traits.
www.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM