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North, but not North enough.

I need to shift 60 last tickets for my Fringe show to break even. I’m a Scottish folksinger, performing self-penned, trad ballads and translations in Scots My shows are 21 and 23. Any support/reposts would go a long way. ❤️ 🎟️ Tickets → bit.ly/fringeif

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I'm no Monty Don, but we made a conscious effort this year to not use chemicals in the garden, plant loads of bee-friendly flora, and let the lawn "weeds" do their thing. It's been transformational. #beehappy

Bumble bee feasting on sunflower florets. Hoverfly on sunflower petals. Holly blue butterfly on Scabious. Two bumble bees on globe thistle.

Four million people within an hour of Birmingham. On the first day of the European Athletics champs, Alexander Stadium (18k capacity) is maybe 30% full. The stadium's looking beautiful and the weather's perfect. Hours of entertainment across numerous disciplines. Second city? 🤣 #Athletics

Birmingham Alexander Stadium, hosts of 2026 European Championships. Stadium less than half full of spectators.

Researchers at Macquarie University have developed AI that detects smuggled marine wildlife – including shark fins, seahorses, and sea cucumbers – in airport CT scanner images, achieving accuracy rates of up to 96%. #betterworld

AI detects smuggled sea life in luggage

A new approach using artificial intelligence could help better prevent the illegal trafficking of marine wildlife through mail and air travel.The automatic detection algorithm is trained to spot…

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Re the public spaces thing, I think it's as good an approach as any to ignore the issue for now. I suspect that the anti-trans crew will be content to spend at least the next year enjoying their "win". There won't be inspectors on the doors. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

'The world has reached the 3-terawatt threshold of solar power, with the first terawatt taking 10 years to deploy and the next two terawatts taking less than five years. No one really noticed. In just a few years, the 3-terawatt milestone will seem almost insignificant.' archive.is/202608030441...

The World Crossed a Major Solar Milestone. No One Noticed

The next phase of the boom may reveal a shift in who is gaining access to the technology.

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and a 1.5-year-old grandson, Artem. The toddler's father is currently serving on the front lines, defending Ukraine. The bodies of Mark, Azarii-Ilai, and Emiliia were recovered from beneath the rubble. Their parents, 47-year-old Artem and 41-year-old Olena, were also killed.