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Science, SciFi, IT, F(L)OSS, Covid (not over) and disgusted by politics right now (we did not learn anything)

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EU-Abgeordnete ebnen Weg für Abschiebezentren in Drittländern Am Montag stimmten Konservative und Rechtsaußen-Abgeordnete für Maßnahmen zur strengeren Einwanderungspolitik. Menschenrechtsgruppen äußern scharfe Kritik

Dass Europas Konservative gerade in einer menschenrechtlich so sensiblen Frage gemeinsame Sache mit der extremen Rechten machen ist unverzeihlich.
Als ob sie von Europas Geschichte nichts wüssten.

Was sich zunächst gg Fremde richtet, geht gegen andere vulnerable Gruppen im Inneren weiter - s. USA.

09.03.2026 20:58 👍 35 🔁 11 💬 1 📌 1
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We exist in a meme stock economy in case some of you haven’t realized that yet.

09.03.2026 20:08 👍 929 🔁 141 💬 22 📌 30

Sagt mir dass der Stiftungsratstyp jetzt nicht wirklich in der #zib2 gesagt hat man müsse sich überlegen, wie man mit Frauen im ORF umgeht, die in eine gewisse Altersgruppe kommen.
ICH WILL NICHT MEHR, ICH KANN NICHT MEHR,
I C H H A L T E D A S A L L E S N I C H T M E H R A U S!

09.03.2026 21:36 👍 20 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Wie man einen Sieger in einen Verlierer umdeutet. #Bild, #Özdemir #Bawü

09.03.2026 20:09 👍 167 🔁 41 💬 4 📌 5
Screenshot of a news article from The Post titled “Repeatedly getting Covid doesn’t build immunity, ‘it’s more like accumulating damage’,” written by Melanie Earley of RNZ and dated March 10, 2026. Below the headline is a portrait of leading vaccinologist and associate professor Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, shown facing the camera against a dark background. The article discusses how repeated COVID-19 infections may cause cumulative harm rather than building lasting immunity.

Screenshot of a news article from The Post titled “Repeatedly getting Covid doesn’t build immunity, ‘it’s more like accumulating damage’,” written by Melanie Earley of RNZ and dated March 10, 2026. Below the headline is a portrait of leading vaccinologist and associate professor Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, shown facing the camera against a dark background. The article discusses how repeated COVID-19 infections may cause cumulative harm rather than building lasting immunity.

"Leading vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris says there's not enough awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on overall health."

"What many people don't realise is that getting COVID repeatedly is not like building immunity, it's more like accumulating damage," she says.

Source: archive.md/Qsv13

09.03.2026 22:13 👍 223 🔁 119 💬 3 📌 11
Healthy life years at birth

Source:
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/product/page/hlth_hlye$defaultview

Healthy life years at birth Source: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/product/page/hlth_hlye$defaultview

Eurostat: Die Anzahl gesunder Lebensjahre bei Geburt ist in Schweden von 73,3 Jahre im Jahr 2019 auf 66,2 Jahre im Jahr 2023 gesunken (Vergleich: Deutschland 66,3 -> 62,5 Jahre, EU 64,6 -> 63,1 Jahre).

ec.europa.eu/eurostat/dat...

09.03.2026 22:01 👍 63 🔁 24 💬 4 📌 1
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Diese namenlose ORF-Mitarbeiterin hat dafür gesorgt, dass der mächtigste Mann am Küniglberg unverzüglich seinen Posten räumt. Dass er von einer Frau ersetzt wird und außerdem noch an ein Frauenhaus spendet. All das am Weltfrauentag.

Respekt. Das ist schon extratrocken.

09.03.2026 20:48 👍 92 🔁 16 💬 4 📌 4
I went on NPR this weekend to talk about Trump's suggestion that tech companies build their own power plants to power AI data centers. I had just published a 12,000 word report on the topic, so it was hard to distill everything into a 4 minute segment. 

The "bring your own capacity" (BYOC) idea that Trump mentioned in his State of the Union speech isn't a new one. It's been discussed at virtually every utility commission over the last year. 

In the broadest terms, BYOC is good policy. The US hasn't been expanding its power grid for the last 10-20 years because electricity demand has been flat. Now data centers are changing the equation triggering huge demand increases. 

The question is who should pay for the new transmission lines and power generation capacity. Virtually everyone—including many tech companies—agree data centers should foot the bill, not everyday utility bill payers. 

But electricity policy is complex. There's a federal regulator (FERC), 50 different state regulators, and grid operators that span multiple states. 

One version of this policy that's become popular is to force data centers off the grid entirely. The idea is tempting, if anything for its simplicity. But it would have some negative consequences. 

Consider OpenAI's Stargate project in New Mexico. The 2 GW data center will run on its own "microgrid" powered by inefficient gas turbines. That means it will be powered by 100% fossil fuels, which results in far more pollution than a power grid, which can make use of nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, etc. 

This Stargate project will emit 14 million tons of CO2 per year, according to permit documents we found at Cleanview for our latest report. To put that number in perspective: New Mexico has spent 20 years decarbonizing its economy and in that time has cut emissions by 14 million tons. 

So in this case "build your own power plant" means wiping out 20 years of climate progress—in a location with more land and solar potential than nearly anywh…

I went on NPR this weekend to talk about Trump's suggestion that tech companies build their own power plants to power AI data centers. I had just published a 12,000 word report on the topic, so it was hard to distill everything into a 4 minute segment. The "bring your own capacity" (BYOC) idea that Trump mentioned in his State of the Union speech isn't a new one. It's been discussed at virtually every utility commission over the last year. In the broadest terms, BYOC is good policy. The US hasn't been expanding its power grid for the last 10-20 years because electricity demand has been flat. Now data centers are changing the equation triggering huge demand increases. The question is who should pay for the new transmission lines and power generation capacity. Virtually everyone—including many tech companies—agree data centers should foot the bill, not everyday utility bill payers. But electricity policy is complex. There's a federal regulator (FERC), 50 different state regulators, and grid operators that span multiple states. One version of this policy that's become popular is to force data centers off the grid entirely. The idea is tempting, if anything for its simplicity. But it would have some negative consequences. Consider OpenAI's Stargate project in New Mexico. The 2 GW data center will run on its own "microgrid" powered by inefficient gas turbines. That means it will be powered by 100% fossil fuels, which results in far more pollution than a power grid, which can make use of nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, etc. This Stargate project will emit 14 million tons of CO2 per year, according to permit documents we found at Cleanview for our latest report. To put that number in perspective: New Mexico has spent 20 years decarbonizing its economy and in that time has cut emissions by 14 million tons. So in this case "build your own power plant" means wiping out 20 years of climate progress—in a location with more land and solar potential than nearly anywh…

Hhhoollly moly. 14 MTCO2-e for OpenAI's fossil-fuelled Stargate data centre

As @michael-thomas.bsky.social says: "wiping out 20 years of climate progress—in a location with more land and solar potential than nearly anywhere on Earth"

!!!!

www.linkedin.com/posts/michae...

09.03.2026 20:43 👍 56 🔁 37 💬 1 📌 1

In Tirol gibt es keine Krankenhäuser oder Kliniken, die Abtreibungen durchführen. Es gibt einen einzigen niedergelassenen Arzt, der das tut. Er findet keine Nachfolge, da niemand mit den Fundis vor der Türe zu tun haben will. Sowas in Österreich 2026. Soweit sind wir.

09.03.2026 20:30 👍 112 🔁 32 💬 3 📌 2
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Tischtennis: Ministerium streicht Förderungen für ÖTTV Nach schweren Vorwürfen gegen einen Jugendtrainer hat das Sportministerium einen Förderstopp gegen den Österreichischen Tischtennisverband (ÖTTV) verhängt. Als Grund nannte das Ministerium am Montag „...

Seit Jahren fordern wir: Öffentliche Förderungen müssen an funktionierende Compliance- und Präventionsstrukturen gebunden sein. Die letzte Regierung hat dafür Wege geebnet. Jetzt bewegt sich etwas. Das ist nicht nur im Sport wichtig. #WeTogether ✊❣️

09.03.2026 22:43 👍 25 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 0

everyone is extraordinarily desperate to pretend that Donald Trump is a coherent individual with a real plan who understands what is happening in the world and none of that is true

09.03.2026 22:49 👍 575 🔁 105 💬 11 📌 1

Man stelle sich vor, die rote Linie wäre nicht erst das Strafrecht. Die politische Landschaft in Ö wär eine völlig andere. Nicht möglich, meint ihr? Ich sag: Doch natürlich! Müsste man(n) halt wollen 🤷‍♀️

09.03.2026 22:56 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Vielleicht killen wir doch noch eine Lateinstunde mehr und unterrichten Feminismus. Ruft mich an, ich machs.

09.03.2026 21:21 👍 94 🔁 12 💬 5 📌 0

Im Standard-Forum verstehen wieder mal ein paar (ich vermute) Männer nicht, warum Frauen erst nach Jahren über mutmaßliche sexuelle Belästigung durch mächtige Männer reden. Die haben echt nix gelernt. 🫠

09.03.2026 09:14 👍 120 🔁 10 💬 4 📌 1
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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we be worried? The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans

In der Apokalypse wird es mein Motor und Antrieb sein, mich bis nach Kauai Island durchzuschlagen, dort zu Mark Zuckerbergs Doomsday Bunker vorzudringen und ihn höchstpersönlich aufzuessen.
Ich bin sogar bereit einen eigenen Kult um diese Mission aufzubauen.

09.03.2026 09:34 👍 464 🔁 85 💬 50 📌 8
Screenshot of an X post by “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen” claiming Costco is demanding that Trump reimburse them for tariffs so they can refund customers. Below are two images side by side: the Costco Wholesale logo and a photo of Donald Trump looking at a phone while reporters hold microphones near him.

Screenshot of an X post by “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen” claiming Costco is demanding that Trump reimburse them for tariffs so they can refund customers. Below are two images side by side: the Costco Wholesale logo and a photo of Donald Trump looking at a phone while reporters hold microphones near him.

This is what all big companies should be doing.

09.03.2026 00:35 👍 5423 🔁 991 💬 104 📌 33
Reddit screenshot from Glasgow thread. Bright flames rising out the side of a Victorian building.

Reddit screenshot from Glasgow thread. Bright flames rising out the side of a Victorian building.

Video screenshot from Reddit. Building is now a shell with flames visible in every window.

Video screenshot from Reddit. Building is now a shell with flames visible in every window.

The roof has collapsed embers rise into the night sky.

The roof has collapsed embers rise into the night sky.

The fire at Glasgow central station is utterly devastating. Shops, homes and our transport link to England are being wiped out.
I am amazed by the limited news coverage.

08.03.2026 21:11 👍 1754 🔁 788 💬 81 📌 106

This is what ecocide looks like.

08.03.2026 17:41 👍 4533 🔁 1678 💬 86 📌 39

maybe I'm focusing on the wrong thing here but this is the wildest shit I've ever heard a white South African say and I study racism for a living

08.03.2026 23:49 👍 8877 🔁 1571 💬 197 📌 32
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Fox News uses old clip of Trump after he wore hat while saluting slain US soldiers Conservative outlet aired footage of president saluting at similar ceremony in December for at least three broadcasts

The Murdoch family's Fox "News" says sorry-not-sorry for its pure deceit in pretending Trump didn't insult the families of dead soldiers.

This almost certainty was not a "mistake" -- and this vile media company would have to improve to be merely dishonorable.

09.03.2026 01:28 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

If this keeps up, threat of boycott of World Cup in US will become pretty serious: hard to get people to come to country that is destabilizing world with wars of stupidity AND is notoriously tossing visitors into concentration camps. Regardless, our tourist industry is smoked.

09.03.2026 01:43 👍 388 🔁 75 💬 11 📌 3

Mila liegt seit 1946 Tagen im Dunkeln 💔

Die Situation ist selbst für mich nur schwer zu fassen und es vergeht kein Tag ohne an Mila und @elkeasen.bsky.social zu denken. Teilt bitte diese Folge und sprecht mit anderen darüber! #LearnAboutME

dunkelkammer.simplecast.com/episodes/297...

06.03.2026 12:34 👍 33 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0
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Batterieneuheit aus China: BYD bietet lebenslange Garantie für Akku mit 1000 Kilometer Reichweite Der größte Hersteller von Elektroautos führt seine nächste Batteriegeneration ein. Die Technik soll auch nach Europa kommen, zusammen mit ultraschnellen Lademöglichkeiten.

So sieht er aus,der Tod der europäischen Automobilindustrie, die gerade wieder Diesel-Modelle entwickelt.

Das tut sie übrigens, weil die Politik ihr feige die Leitplanken verweigert hat, die sie gebraucht hätte, um die Elektro-Transformation vor den Aktionären zu

www.spiegel.de/mobilitaet/a...

08.03.2026 00:47 👍 155 🔁 39 💬 9 📌 3

In 🇦🇹 leben schätzungsweise 44.000 arbeitsunfähige Personen im erwerbsfähigen Alter mit schweren PAIS inkl. ME/CFS (Schätzung bezogen auf internat. Prävalenzstudien mit Extrapolation auf 🇦🇹).
1/6

07.03.2026 09:13 👍 59 🔁 23 💬 2 📌 2

Wenn man diesen Podcast hört, bleibt man etwas erstaunt zurück, dass solche Erklärungsmodelle von #MECFS 2026 noch immer ernst genommen werden.

Man muss Realität und Stand der Wissenschaft schon sehr selektiv wahrnehmen, damit das plausibel scheint.

08.03.2026 16:12 👍 109 🔁 32 💬 2 📌 0
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Wie Epstein gegen #MeToo kämpfte und zum Rechtsruck beitrug Epstein half damals mit Vorwürfen konfrontierten Männern und schmiedete Allianzen mit "Anti-Woke"-Kulturkämpfern. Sein Ziel: Ein antifeministischer Backlash

Darüber sollte mehr geredet/geschrieben werden! Lesetipp auch für alle, die nicht sehen, dass ein fett finanziertes misogynes, rassistisches Weltbild und nicht „Wokeness“das Problem ist.
Wichtige und kluge Analyse von @muzayen.bsky.social
www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

07.03.2026 12:22 👍 153 🔁 69 💬 3 📌 4

A report out today said that Russia's war on Ukraine has emitted over 400 million metric tons of CO2, which is roughly equivalent to all diesel engines on earth running nonstop for a year.

Multiple reports this week suggest the carbon emissions of our war on Iran will be significantly higher.

08.03.2026 00:17 👍 442 🔁 182 💬 9 📌 12
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Congress Is Considering Abolishing Your Right to Be Anonymous Online The bipartisan push to remove anonymity from the internet is ushering in an era of unprecedented mass surveillance and censorship.

"Stripping anonymity from the internet would constitute one of the most sweeping rollbacks of civil rights in recent history. It would allow for unprecedented levels of mass surveillance and censorship, endangering the most marginalized members of society."

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