dear arxiv: what an absolutely terrible idea.
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arXiv is in the process of migrating "all" its services off Cornell University servers to Google Cloud. I'm concerned about what implications this could have for its long term independence and fitness for mission info.arxiv.org/hiring/index.ht…
Kazakhstan women’s ice hockey team defeats Slovenia at World Championships
The first period ended with Kazakhstan leading 1–0. In the second one, the team added six more goals against Slovenia.In the third period, both teams scored once, but Kazakhstan sealed the game with a final goal, making it 9–1.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Croatia Among EU Countries With Steepest Rise in Property Prices in 2024
According to data for the fourth quarter of 2024, real estate prices in the European Union recorded a significant year-on-year increase, with an average rise of 4.9%, reports HRT. However, there are considerable differences between member states.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice
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A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice
Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society.Stephanie Sy (PBS News)
A journey through Romania’s rural traditions for a unique Easter experience
As Easter approaches, Romania’s countryside comes alive with age-old traditions, authentic gastronomy, and an immersive agritourism experience that offers visitors a glimpse into the country’s deep-rooted cultural heritage.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
As a child, I watched G-rated, family-friendly movies where Nazis were bad actually and people who refused to cooperate with them were heroes.
I think the grownups of that time were trying to teach the kids something.
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From the film I also learned that fleeing to another country was a heroic option to avoid having to cooperate with fascists, especially if you eloped with your kids' hot young nanny in the process.
Family musicals were different then I guess?
Sound of Music is 60 years old this year. In 1965, WWII was only 20 years in the past.
I saw it later, as a kid, when Naziism was in the living memory of many millions of people. I had a childhood friend whose dad had been a child soldier in the last days of the Third Reich, firing anti aircraft guns for Hitler, before immigrating to the U.S.
Is that really it? That once something like this dies from living memory the horrors disappear? That there is no human institutional memory? Do we really have to relive a certain set of horrors every few generations?
I don't know why my mind drifted off to #SoundOfMusic this afternoon while applying caulk to the new shower, but here we are.
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In this episode of the DotSocial podcast, recorded at the #FediverseHouse at SXSW, Bluesky CTO @pfrazee.com strapped on his butterfly wings to explain to @mike how the company is rethinking the internet’s architecture to create a more flexible, user-centric web.
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Creating an ATmosphere of Possibility, with Bluesky’s Paul Frazee
The Bluesky CTO details how the platform is rethinking the internet’s architecture to create a more flexible, user-centric web.Mia Quagliarello (About Flipboard)
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Bulgarians’ Incomes Rise Sharply, But Spending Follows Close Behind – Novinite.com
According to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute, household incomes and expenses in Bulgaria continued their upward trajectory in 2024. The average total annual income per household member reached 12,857 leva, marking an 18.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Graph: @ZLabe
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Original research comes from #US scientists in 1960s. While there were tests in MSRE reactor, no follow-up study were funded. The concept languished until recently, with Terrestrial Energy’s Integral MSR and construction on China’s 2 MW TMSR-LF1 experimental reactor commencing in 2018 before first criticality in 2023. Since #TMSR doesn’t need cooling water, it is perfect for use in arid areas.
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China’s TMSR-LF1 Molten Salt Thorium Reactor Begins Live Refueling Operations
Although uranium-235 is the typical fuel for commercial fission reactors on account of it being fissile, it’s relatively rare relative to the fertile U-238 and thorium (Th-232). Using either …Hackaday
Greece’s Own Mount Rushmore—Made with Parthenon Sculptures
The Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), based in Oxford, has a bold vision: to transform Mount Pentelicus in Athens into a kind of “Greek Mount Rushmore” by carving enormous replicas of the Parthenon Marbles into its slopes.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Condolences stream in following death of Francis Zammit Dimech
Tributes have been flooding Maltese social media after the death of former PN MP Francis Zammit Dimech. His death was announced Monday afternoon by Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech, following his long battle with cancer.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
🚨 NEW: Crowdsourced database of #NSF grant terminations. 🚨
We've been able to collect info on 1̶1̶0̶ 431 (!) cancelled grants. Thanks to all who reported.
UPDATE: We think this is all of Friday's terminations.
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These terminations target misinformation research, AI literacy and safety, and programs to broaden participation in science and education. They're an attack on the very idea of an educated and informed citizenry, because it's a threat to authoritarian power.
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The Enlightened Francis served selflessly and wisely, Archbishop Georgios says
The head of the Cyprus church paid tribute to the life and work of Pope Francis, referring to the beloved Head of the Roman Catholics as an enlightened leader who served in a selfless and wise manner.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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