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@MolemanPeter@neuromatch.social
2026-02-24 09:40:49

Philip Ball:
"There’s a broader issue at stake here too that pertains to the place of AI in scientific research. Too often now, we hear claims of how AI will replace human scientists and, in doing so, will solve our most pressing problems: curing all disease, solving climate change, figuring out how to conduct nuclear fusion. Such claims are never supported by experts in those fields—and that’s not because they want to convince us that they are indispensable after all. Rather, it i…

AlphaGenome: On the Promise and Limits of AI in Science
PHILIP BALL | According to the old story, we once thought that all this other DNA was just “junk,” a term coined in this context in the 1970s. It was accumulated over the course of evolution, for example by viruses inserting their genetic material into ours, and it did nothing useful but just cluttered up our genome the way all our old detritus of a lifetime clutters up our attic.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-25 13:58:36

Series A, Episode 04 - Time Squad
BLAKE: [To Jenna] Put Zen on constant scan. I want to know immediately if those Federation ships come into this system.
JENNA: Of course. [goes to teleport controls]
blake.torpidity.net/m/104/263 B7B3

Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. The scene is set in what looks like a futuristic spacecraft interior with metallic steps and control panels. The setting has the characteristic low-budget but imaginative production design typical of British sci-fi from that era. The scene shows three characters in a tense moment on what appears to be the flight deck or control area o…
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-02-21 23:15:46

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran,
who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian,
is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and now on the brink of war with the United States.
She is one of thousands adopted from abroad who were never granted citizenship because of a fracture at the intersection of adoption and immigration law.
 
The woman, who The Associated Pres…

Woman adopted by American war veteran faces deportation to Iran
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States. She is one of thousands adopted from abroad who were never granted citizenship because of a legal loophole. The woman, who The Associated Press is not naming because of her legal situation, received a letter this month order…

@MolemanPeter@neuromatch.social
2026-02-24 09:28:40

If you are not an expert on how our DNA works and how it forms who we are: read this masterpiece of Philip Ball:
marginaliareviewofbooks.com/po

AlphaGenome: On the Promise and Limits of AI in Science
PHILIP BALL | According to the old story, we once thought that all this other DNA was just “junk,” a term coined in this context in the 1970s. It was accumulated over the course of evolution, for example by viruses inserting their genetic material into ours, and it did nothing useful but just cluttered up our genome the way all our old detritus of a lifetime clutters up our attic.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-24 16:25:48

Series B, Episode 08 - Hostage
JOBAN: Supreme commander.
SERVALAN: An honour, Counsellor.
JOBAN: Thank you. [Sits down] Aren't you going to offer me a drink?
SERVALAN: Yes, of course. [Pours drink for Joban]
JOBAN: Not joining me?
blake.torpidity.net/m/208/199…

Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from a classic British science fiction television production, likely from the 1970s based on the aesthetic and production design. The scene is set in a stark, futuristic white interior with geometric patterns on the walls featuring triangular lattice work. A woman in an elegant white gown with dramatic ruffled details at the shoulder is captured mid-gesture, appearing to be in conversation or confrontation. Her styling include…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-11-25 07:06:39

#Blakes7 Series A, Episode 06 - Seek-Locate-Destroy
AVON: Space Commander Travis.
BLAKE: Travis!
JENNA: Do you know him?
BLAKE: I thought he was dead. I was sure I'd killed him.
blake.torpidity.net/m/106/…

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Image Description This scene appears to be from a science fiction television production, likely from the 1970s based on the visual style and set design. The image shows four people in what appears to be a spacecraft interior, characterized by the futuristic but modest production design typical of that era. The setting features sleek, minimalist backgrounds with geometric patterns and metallic tones. The actors are wearing stylized costumes consisten…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-12-23 16:27:56

Series B, Episode 10 - Voice from the Past
AVON: Don't overreact. Remember, this is for your beloved leader.
JENNA: Well, I hope Blake appreciates this.
BLAKE: Renounce. Renounce.
ORAC: Renounce what? Tell us what.
BLAKE: Freedom. Freedom Party.
blake.torpidity.net/m/210/127

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Image Description This image shows a woman in what appears to be a scene from a science fiction television production, likely from the 1970s based on the visual style and color grading. She is wearing a burgundy or maroon-colored outfit and has styled blonde hair typical of that era. Her expression conveys distress or concern, with her hand raised to her face in a gesture suggesting worry or emotional turmoil. The setting appears to be an interior s…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-24 10:20:49

Series A, Episode 04 - Time Squad
AVON: Oh, but you do. And that's the problem.
BLAKE: Up until now we've only been a minor irritation to the Federation. I think it's about time we hurt them.
JENNA: I don't like the sound of that.
blake.torpidity.net/m/104/20

Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from a science fiction television series, showing three actors in what looks like a spaceship or futuristic interior setting. The scene has a warm, brownish color palette typical of 1970s-80s television production. In the foreground on the left, we see the back of someone's head. In the center, an actor in earth-toned clothing displays a friendly, slightly mischievous smile while holding what appears to be some kind of device …
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-24 10:35:43

Series D, Episode 01 - Rescue
DORIAN: Yes, I created Slave.
AVON: What about these? [He draws his gun]
DORIAN: Those as well.
AVON: And all this?
DORIAN: I found the chambers and tunnels already here. I merely had them adapted to my particular needs.
blake.torpidity.net/m/401/386

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Scene Description This image captures a scene from what appears to be a science fiction television production, set in a futuristic interior with metallic architectural elements visible in the background. The setting features modernist design with horizontal vents and sleek surfaces typical of 1970s-80s sci-fi aesthetics. Two male actors are engaged in conversation. The actor on the left wears an ornate burgundy tunic with gold trim and embellishment…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-23 22:34:49

Series C, Episode 01 - Aftermath
AVON: What makes you think that?
SERVALAN: I was hiding over there. I heard every word.
AVON: I see. Go on. [Hands the glass to Servalan]
blake.torpidity.net/m/301/351 B7B6

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Scene Description This image captures a dramatic moment between two characters in what appears to be an interior setting with institutional or clinical aesthetics, suggested by the plain walls and modern furnishings visible in the background. The scene has the characteristic look of 1970s television production quality. On the left, one character is shown in profile, wearing a dark garment with shoulder-length dark hair styled in the fashion typical …