In what world is it okay for the Defense Secretary to make multi-million dollar investments in defense companies:
a) Ever;
b) In the run-up to starting a war in the Middle East
FT has the scoop: www.ft.com/content/744e...
In a functional democracy, he would offer his resignation tonight.
Last night, the ISS captured a stunning aurora between Antarctica and Australia. Check out the incredible timelapse created by our astronaut photographer!
Misleading framing. The energy crisis will make the country poorer, so the 'pockets' of 'Reeves' will be emptier
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Congrats!!!
Justin Wolfers
"Anti‑intellectualism has long been the handmaiden of authoritarianism. Right now, it serves patriarchy as well. Time and again, society has stunted its own progress through its disdain, conscious or not, for women and all things deemed ‘feminine.’"
thenoosphere.substack.com/p/anti-intel...
Some first-rate science writing: For this story, @jdrakephd.bsky.social carefully read our recent paper and then we spent a very fun 90 minutes or so talking on zoom. His article that gets right to the heart of our model, explains it clearly, and then explores why it will matter in the future.
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John Springford
This is fantastic Vaughn!
Roman Mosaic Unearthed - Southwark, London, UK <3 What Time Reveals (9 Photos): streetartutopia.com/2026/03/28/f...
Two archaeologists gently uncover a large Roman mosaic beneath a construction site near The Shard in central London. The vibrant geometric patterns, preserved underground for nearly...