Russell Shilling
@shilling.bsky.social
ARPA-H PM | DARPA Alum | Navy CAPT (ret) ⚓️ Experimental Psychologist Innovations in education and behavioral health Views expressed are my own | Autism Parent x2 👾 https://russ-shilling.com/ideas
I appreciate this very nice profile. Much too generous. I've had lots of help over the years from very dedicated and talented people and teams.
STAT@statnews.com · last wk.Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is planning a total-lifespan research project on autism: A Q&A with its leader, Russell Shilling. https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/25/russell-shilling-leads-arpa-h-spectra-initiative-autism-care/
Please share with autism researchers and technology developers. ARPA-H has announced SPECTRA, a new program focused on autism heterogeneity and lifelong health trajectories, along with new tools to support assessment, communication, daily living, and quality of life. arpa-h.gov/news-and-eve...
ARPA-H launches SPECTRA to transform autism diagnosis and precision care
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research ranging in scale from molecular to societal to deliver health breakthroughs in years, not decades.
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The police in Britain said they were investigating the theft of 800 barrels of Guinness beer from an industrial park in northwestern England. The police said the value of the stolen beer was 115,000 pounds, or about $155,000.
Grand Theft Porter: Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness in Britain
The police said they were investigating the theft of about $155,000 worth of the famously creamy Irish stout from an industrial park in northwestern England.
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end of an era - Annie Palmer @cnbc.com reports Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk finally on Sept. 30. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/a...
Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down
Mechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers.
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Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app | TechCrunch
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
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A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns. n.pr/4fnFpTi
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.
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Looking forward to heading out to Games for Change this week and moderating a panel on Tuesday! Who is going? #G4C #G4C2026 @gamesforchange.bsky.social
Do you have burning eyes from the smoke? Remaining inside in air-conditioned enviro is helpful but about half outdoor smoke particulates can penetrate typical indoor spaces. Tighter-built homes have much less outdoor air while drafty houses or those w/ open windows more closely represent outdoors.
Ugh. I hate to see good talent sent to the street!
Karl Bode@karlbode.com · 3mo agolove me some consolidative merger synergies
Heading to Games for Change next week to moderate a panel. Company I'm advising is also nominated for a Roblox game with Sesame Street. Came across this great article that can inform #STEM games. @gamesforchange.bsky.social www.space.com/entertainmen...
Why space games still struggle with the scale of the universe
"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is."
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Diagnosed with lymphoma today. Best dog ever!! AGE 11 and every inch of her is sweet.
Happy 4th. We aren't always perfect or right. Democracy is a journey. But I love our country and our democratic principles. Proud to have served for 22-years to support our democracy and its constitution. I live in a melting-pot neighborhood with diverse religions and cultures. It's America!
Snoopy & Woodstock: Happy 4th of July America!
ALT: Snoopy & Woodstock: Happy 4th of July America!
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Given dependence on GPS, very troubling. Not surprising though. apple.news/ABJN6ja2hQOy...
Tests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale — Ars Technica
Mystery of GPS interference across Europe raises questions about Russian motives.
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Thoughtful discussion of challenges for #neurodiverse populations and behavioral health supports. Certainly worthy of more discussion and research! #autism www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/livi...
When Therapy Misreads Neurodivergent Clients
The philosopher's critique of psychoanalysis asks us to consider what happens when a therapist's interpretation becomes unfalsifiable, especially for neurodivergent clients.
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ArXiv is going to ban researchers for a year if they are caught submitting AI slop. ArXiv told us it's a one strike rule: do it once, you're out. www.404media.co/new-arxiv-ru...
ArXiv to Ban Researchers for a Year if They Submit AI Slop
The change comes as arXiv and others struggle to manage an influx of AI-generated materials masquerading as rigorous science.
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Correlation not causation, but scores WERE declining prior to COVID and are corrleated with reduced policy enforcement and increased social media usage.
NPR@npr.org · 5mo agoRemember those devastating learning losses that began during the pandemic? Turns out, they began years before COVID-19. Some states are finally turning things around. n.pr/4wspadU
Luke Skywalker won the President's Race here at Nationals Stadium during Star Wars weekend! Grogu bobbleheads for everyone! @markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Wow! I wanna go!! @bwjones.bsky.social @astrokatie.com www.forbes.com/sites/jimdob...
The Rise Of Astrotourism: 25 Hotels Leading The Stargazing Trend — Forbes
From the Atacama to the Maldives, luxury properties are turning darkness into their most coveted amenity, with permanent observatories, resident astronomers, and rooms built for the stars.
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Autism supports in military families can be a real challenge. apple.news/AXeRI953uTW-...
Autism in military families: Finding stability while moving often (Enable: The Disability Podcast) — PennLive.com
How can a military family find stability while constantly moving when they have a child with autism?
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From my family's experiences, this is a huge issue in the autism community and needs far more attention. I'd also direct you to the Autism and Ageing webinar link on this page: www.autismspeaks.org/blog/expert-...
Expert Q&A: Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults | Autism Speaks
Click here to read a Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses the biggest gaps in the care available for autistic adults with co-occurring mental health conditions, and shares potential directions for ...
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Fake eye condition intentionally introduced into LLMs, and continues to be propogated. @bwjones.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real
Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?
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This is an excellent graphic that shows just how broad the current definition of Autism Spectrum is. The breadth makes supports and even diagnostics problematic. Hopefully, the next version of the DSM will do a better job than the DSM-5. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
What 39 traits reveal about the autism spectrum
The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows
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Interesting discussion and worth noting On meditation and mindfulness. www.sciencealert.com/meditation-a...
Meditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side We Rarely Talk About
Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.
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Tim the Enchanter was at the Olympics closing ceremonies!
