Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered a renewable, bio-based polymer membrane capable of efficiently capturing toxic "forever chemicals" from water, offering a potential new route to more sustainable water treatment. The paper is published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Saltcrop
Mar. 24th, 2026 10:53 pmSaltcrop, Yume Kitasei, 2025 science fiction novel. Two sisters in a post-collapse near future sail in search of the third. By description this sounded like something I would be into but I wouldn't have finished it if I hadn't been reading it for a book club; I just never wanted to know that much what was going to happen next. There was one cool vivid scene on the boat with unexpected music and an aurora and phosphorescent whales, I liked that. And I guess I'm interested in different takes on this kind of world and this was one.
Red-tailed bumblebees found to be key hosts for dangerous bee virus
Mar. 24th, 2026 10:40 pmWild bumblebees serve as key hosts for acute bee paralysis virus. While the virus appears to cause little harm to bumblebees, infection is usually fatal to honeybees. Until now, it was assumed that honeybees were the key host for the virus. By using data from extensive field trials, a team from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Georg August University of Göttingen has now identified the red-tailed bumblebee as the key host for acute bee paralysis virus.
Mileage.
Mar. 24th, 2026 09:56 pmIt took me about an hour and a half to walk about four miles today. I had a couple of hours to get from 72nd street down to 4th street, so I figured I might as well go on foot to use the time. I didn't get a lot of thinking done, which I put down to having to keep dodging and weaving through crowds - that kind of thing's easier when there's nobody in my way, on foot or any other method of transportation. Which is on me for sticking to a busy street at a busy time of day than walking a few blocks over and trying on that.
There's also my head's not here or there, and I need to find some space to drift.
There's also my head's not here or there, and I need to find some space to drift.
I like everything bad for Facebook.
Mar. 25th, 2026 02:11 amFacebook is one of the worst things to ever exist. It is a cancer that creates nothing but misery for society. I am happy every time they get smacked down for it.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/24/tech/meta-new-mexico-trial-jury-deliberation
How archaeology is preserving evidence of the Yahidne war crime
Mar. 24th, 2026 10:00 pmArchaeology is not just a powerful tool for revealing insights into the ancient past, but it can also be applied to more recent events. In a new paper published in the journal Antiquity, scientists reveal how archaeological techniques have helped document and preserve material evidence of the 2022 Yahidne war crime.
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Mar. 24th, 2026 07:10 pmVery random hockey posting, more posting this for my own reference later. I actually couldn't find these articles via the google the next day, I had to use my browser's history function to link them to someone.
Habs goalie Jakub Dobes got a warning, told to calm down. He was verbally engaging opposing players and challenging the officials' work on the ice.
Next day he addressed the incident. Dobes said he asked the referees to step in after an Islanders player said something that "had no place in a hockey game."
We don't know who said what, but a lot of hockey fans in multiple places are assuming it was Tony DeAngelo saying F slurs. I cannot find a citable source that he's got a history of that and hockey fans have a tendency to be too sure of themselves, but it's notable that there seems to be a broadspread agreement that's probably what happened... and then it was Dobes who got the warning for being upset about it.
Weirdly, Habs is a team I know very little about. I am a goalie fan in general, but Dobes was not on my radar. Going to be paying a bit more attention to Montreal.
Habs goalie Jakub Dobes got a warning, told to calm down. He was verbally engaging opposing players and challenging the officials' work on the ice.
Next day he addressed the incident. Dobes said he asked the referees to step in after an Islanders player said something that "had no place in a hockey game."
We don't know who said what, but a lot of hockey fans in multiple places are assuming it was Tony DeAngelo saying F slurs. I cannot find a citable source that he's got a history of that and hockey fans have a tendency to be too sure of themselves, but it's notable that there seems to be a broadspread agreement that's probably what happened... and then it was Dobes who got the warning for being upset about it.
Weirdly, Habs is a team I know very little about. I am a goalie fan in general, but Dobes was not on my radar. Going to be paying a bit more attention to Montreal.
Seabreeze No!
Mar. 24th, 2026 10:03 pm
a thousand beaks, a million talons, ten billion eyes. RIP Ms. Beakman, you beautiful bird
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Is a Slow Burn That’s Worth the Wait
Mar. 25th, 2026 01:00 amCharlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the New York-based Marvel Studios show, now streaming.
‘Watershed Moment’: Meta Just Lost a Huge Court Case About Child Safety
Mar. 25th, 2026 12:22 amThousands of other cases are still waiting in the wings for Meta.
Excellent!
Mar. 24th, 2026 06:17 pmName: edosianorchids901
Contact email: chekovrules@hotmail.com
AO3 username: EdosianOrchids901
Treat preference: Treats very welcome!
I will create:
A fanwork of the following type(s): Fic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom:
Books: Doyle - Canon; A Study in Emerald; The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone; The Horror of The Many Faces; Art in the Blood - Brian Stableford
TV/Film: Granada TV Show
Videogames: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened (remake)
For one or more of the following characters or relationships: Holmes & Watson, Holmes & Watson & Mrs. Hudson, Holmes & Watson & Mycroft
I like working with one or more of the following categories: Angst; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Friendship; Case Fic; Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence; Mental Health Issues; PTSD; Disability
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes; 5) moderate to explicit graphic violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I am willing to create for the following squicks and/or kinks: Torture, graphic violence. Alcohol/drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I want to receive:
A fanwork of the following type(s): Art, Fic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom:
Books: Doyle - Canon; A Study in Emerald; The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone; The Horror of The Many Faces; Art in the Blood - Brian Stableford
TV/Film: Granada TV Show
Videogames: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened (remake)
For one or more of the following characters or relationships: Holmes & Watson for all canons. Holmes & Watson & Mrs. Hudson is also welcome for Granada. Holmes & Watson & Mycroft also welcome for Awakened and Art in the Blood. Happy to see inclusion of supporting characters in any canon!
I like stuff in the following categories: Angst With A Happy Ending; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Friendship; Case Fic; Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence; Mental Health Issues; PTSD; Disability; Bipolar Characters; Autistic Characters; Aromantic Characters
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes; 5) moderate to explicit graphic violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I wouldn’t mind any of the following squicks and/or kinks: Torture, graphic violence. Alcohol/drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
Please include further details about what you’d like to receive:
General Likes: Likes: Hurt/comfort, whump, angst, sickfic. Happy/hopeful endings. Casefic/missionfic, slice of life, domestic fluff. PTSD/trauma recovery, depression, anxiety. Disability, chronic pain/illness, neurodivergence. Arospec and acespec characters. Transmasc characters. Best friends, platonic life partners. Cuddling, holding hands, hugs, forehead kisses. Hair petting, hair washing, hair brushing. Loyalty/trust, caretaking, characters bleeding and tending each other’s wounds. Suffering, injury, torture, forced to watch, presumed dead, aftermath. Historical settings (accuracy optional!), isolated settings, canon divergent AUs. Horses, cats, and other animals!
DNW: DNW: Unrequested romantic or sexual relationships for requested characters. Noncon between requested characters. Female noncon victims (fine if canon, female aggressors great!) Permanent character death (temporary fine, killing OCs fine. Villain death great!) Focus on death-related grief/mourning (fine for presumed dead or temporary death). Pet injury/death. Sad/hopeless endings. Setting change AU (adding elements like wings etc great!) Pregnancy, focus on unrequested kids. Therapy. Hospitalization longer than a week. Cancer/terminal illness. Genderswap, men crossdressing, feminization. Omegaverse. Scat, mommy/daddy kink, ageplay, petplay. Works ending while Holmes is “dead” after Final Problem (Reichenbach angst welcome as long as Holmes and Watson are reunited by the end of the work).
ACD Likes/Prompts: Reichenbach trauma for Holmes and Watson, aftermath for canon hurt/trauma. Watson’s chronic pain from war wounds, Holmes’ later chronic pain and disability from rheumatism. Holmes repeatedly annihilating his health due to self-neglect/overwork. Slice of life at 221B, moments together during cases, the intimacy of holding hands while robbing someone’s house. Holmes struggling with boredom and depression between cases. Holmes and his violin/experiments/writing/bees, Watson’s writing. Moving to Sussex with Watson retiring as well. Holmes happily rambling while Watson happily listens. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
Granada Likes/Prompts: Reichenbach trauma for Holmes and Watson, aftermath for canon hurt/trauma. Watson’s chronic pain (and resulting grumpiness). Holmes’ mood swings and general struggles with mental health, self care, and sensory issues. Holmes repeatedly annihilating his health because he can’t eat/sleep/take a break. Wrapping Holmes in blankets and scarves. Slice of life at 221B, moments together during cases. Holmes enjoying his violin/experiments/hobbies, scattering papers wildly everywhere, and generally being eccentric. Watson getting to be a doctor while also respecting boundaries. The fact that Holmes just loves horses so much and always wants to pet them (and other animals). Mrs. Hudson’s sense of humor and the way she enjoys bickering with Holmes while also fussing over him. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Awakened Likes/Prompts: Aftermath for canon hurt/trauma, Holmes struggling to recover post canon. Early developing friendship and getting to know each other. Eldritch horror and the general unstable nature of reality. Holmes struggling to hold himself together, Watson taking care of him while also dealing with his own war trauma. Blood everywhere, fragile sanity, cosmic horror. Cults and creepy rituals, other Lovecraftian elements. Quiet moments between horrors, finding joy in dark moments, continuing on even when things seem hopeless. Mycroft wanting to help his brother while also having no idea how, reconciliation/healing between the Holmes siblings. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson. Aroace Mycroft, autistic Mycroft.
Study in Emerald Likes/Prompts: More hunts together, day in the life of Holmes’ and Watson’s work, exploration of how they interact with this world. Worldbuilding, general eldritch horror, looks into how this society functions. Watson’s past injury and chronic pain, exploring how Holmes’ usual mental health issues translate to this universe where he’s constantly exposed to madness-inducing creatures. Blood everywhere, fragile sanity, cosmic horror. Quiet moments between horrors, finding joy in dark moments, continuing on even when things seem hopeless. The tight bond and trust between two people who work as such a team. Exploring Watson’s writing and how Holmes uses his deductive skills as a hunter. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone Likes/Prompts: Holmes and Watson’s extremely settled and domestic dynamic, their pedantic bickering over minor details in front of clients. Holmes’ general lack of social graces and Watson covering for him. Watson’s protectiveness and worry for Holmes, and his awareness of all Holmes’ oddities. Holmes drugging himself out of his mind to be able to explain the case to Watson. The implications that Holmes may have some memory loss/mental block about the case. That comment about Holmes “never bearing unexpected physical touch with anything like equanimity”, Holmes being touch averse. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Horror of The Many Faces Likes/Prompts: Aftermath and comfort for canon, dealing with trauma. Watson moving back into Baker Street, helping each other to heal. Watson’s fear of losing Holmes to madness, and his trauma from watching “Holmes” murder someone. Holmes having seen Watson instead of Irene Adler, canon divergence with things going even worse. Holmes’ rationality letting him see beyond illusions to true eldritch horror, and the effect of that on his mind. Exploration of future threats, seeing what other Lovecraftian things exist in this universe. Finding hope despite the nature of reality. Bee trauma, especially if Holmes has a preexisting interest in bees and tries to work through it. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
Art in the Blood Likes/Prompts: Aftermath to the story itself, Holmes dealing with the trauma of what he experienced. Explaining the horrors to Watson. Exploring what exactly the Diogenes Club does, researching eldritch artifacts, opposing the darkness. Old blood resistance to eldritch forces (and worrying about that either failing, or about people like Watson who don’t have it in the first place). Aftermath, nightmares, trauma. The Holmes brothers having different approaches to the world and the fight, but respecting each other’s specialties. Worldbuilding and backstory. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson. Aroace Mycroft, autistic Mycroft.
Special requests: N/A
Contact email: chekovrules@hotmail.com
AO3 username: EdosianOrchids901
Treat preference: Treats very welcome!
I will create:
A fanwork of the following type(s): Fic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom:
Books: Doyle - Canon; A Study in Emerald; The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone; The Horror of The Many Faces; Art in the Blood - Brian Stableford
TV/Film: Granada TV Show
Videogames: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened (remake)
For one or more of the following characters or relationships: Holmes & Watson, Holmes & Watson & Mrs. Hudson, Holmes & Watson & Mycroft
I like working with one or more of the following categories: Angst; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Friendship; Case Fic; Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence; Mental Health Issues; PTSD; Disability
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes; 5) moderate to explicit graphic violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I am willing to create for the following squicks and/or kinks: Torture, graphic violence. Alcohol/drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I want to receive:
A fanwork of the following type(s): Art, Fic
In one or more of the following parts of fandom:
Books: Doyle - Canon; A Study in Emerald; The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone; The Horror of The Many Faces; Art in the Blood - Brian Stableford
TV/Film: Granada TV Show
Videogames: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened (remake)
For one or more of the following characters or relationships: Holmes & Watson for all canons. Holmes & Watson & Mrs. Hudson is also welcome for Granada. Holmes & Watson & Mycroft also welcome for Awakened and Art in the Blood. Happy to see inclusion of supporting characters in any canon!
I like stuff in the following categories: Angst With A Happy Ending; Post-Reichenbach; Hurt/Comfort; Friendship; Case Fic; Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence; Mental Health Issues; PTSD; Disability; Bipolar Characters; Autistic Characters; Aromantic Characters
With any of the following ratings: 1) suitable for general audiences; 4) mild to moderate violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes; 5) moderate to explicit graphic violence or depictions of non-sexual mature themes
I wouldn’t mind any of the following squicks and/or kinks: Torture, graphic violence. Alcohol/drug abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
Please include further details about what you’d like to receive:
General Likes: Likes: Hurt/comfort, whump, angst, sickfic. Happy/hopeful endings. Casefic/missionfic, slice of life, domestic fluff. PTSD/trauma recovery, depression, anxiety. Disability, chronic pain/illness, neurodivergence. Arospec and acespec characters. Transmasc characters. Best friends, platonic life partners. Cuddling, holding hands, hugs, forehead kisses. Hair petting, hair washing, hair brushing. Loyalty/trust, caretaking, characters bleeding and tending each other’s wounds. Suffering, injury, torture, forced to watch, presumed dead, aftermath. Historical settings (accuracy optional!), isolated settings, canon divergent AUs. Horses, cats, and other animals!
DNW: DNW: Unrequested romantic or sexual relationships for requested characters. Noncon between requested characters. Female noncon victims (fine if canon, female aggressors great!) Permanent character death (temporary fine, killing OCs fine. Villain death great!) Focus on death-related grief/mourning (fine for presumed dead or temporary death). Pet injury/death. Sad/hopeless endings. Setting change AU (adding elements like wings etc great!) Pregnancy, focus on unrequested kids. Therapy. Hospitalization longer than a week. Cancer/terminal illness. Genderswap, men crossdressing, feminization. Omegaverse. Scat, mommy/daddy kink, ageplay, petplay. Works ending while Holmes is “dead” after Final Problem (Reichenbach angst welcome as long as Holmes and Watson are reunited by the end of the work).
Expand for fandom-specific likes/prompts
ACD Likes/Prompts: Reichenbach trauma for Holmes and Watson, aftermath for canon hurt/trauma. Watson’s chronic pain from war wounds, Holmes’ later chronic pain and disability from rheumatism. Holmes repeatedly annihilating his health due to self-neglect/overwork. Slice of life at 221B, moments together during cases, the intimacy of holding hands while robbing someone’s house. Holmes struggling with boredom and depression between cases. Holmes and his violin/experiments/writing/bees, Watson’s writing. Moving to Sussex with Watson retiring as well. Holmes happily rambling while Watson happily listens. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
Granada Likes/Prompts: Reichenbach trauma for Holmes and Watson, aftermath for canon hurt/trauma. Watson’s chronic pain (and resulting grumpiness). Holmes’ mood swings and general struggles with mental health, self care, and sensory issues. Holmes repeatedly annihilating his health because he can’t eat/sleep/take a break. Wrapping Holmes in blankets and scarves. Slice of life at 221B, moments together during cases. Holmes enjoying his violin/experiments/hobbies, scattering papers wildly everywhere, and generally being eccentric. Watson getting to be a doctor while also respecting boundaries. The fact that Holmes just loves horses so much and always wants to pet them (and other animals). Mrs. Hudson’s sense of humor and the way she enjoys bickering with Holmes while also fussing over him. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Awakened Likes/Prompts: Aftermath for canon hurt/trauma, Holmes struggling to recover post canon. Early developing friendship and getting to know each other. Eldritch horror and the general unstable nature of reality. Holmes struggling to hold himself together, Watson taking care of him while also dealing with his own war trauma. Blood everywhere, fragile sanity, cosmic horror. Cults and creepy rituals, other Lovecraftian elements. Quiet moments between horrors, finding joy in dark moments, continuing on even when things seem hopeless. Mycroft wanting to help his brother while also having no idea how, reconciliation/healing between the Holmes siblings. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson. Aroace Mycroft, autistic Mycroft.
Study in Emerald Likes/Prompts: More hunts together, day in the life of Holmes’ and Watson’s work, exploration of how they interact with this world. Worldbuilding, general eldritch horror, looks into how this society functions. Watson’s past injury and chronic pain, exploring how Holmes’ usual mental health issues translate to this universe where he’s constantly exposed to madness-inducing creatures. Blood everywhere, fragile sanity, cosmic horror. Quiet moments between horrors, finding joy in dark moments, continuing on even when things seem hopeless. The tight bond and trust between two people who work as such a team. Exploring Watson’s writing and how Holmes uses his deductive skills as a hunter. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Curious Case of Miss Violet Stone Likes/Prompts: Holmes and Watson’s extremely settled and domestic dynamic, their pedantic bickering over minor details in front of clients. Holmes’ general lack of social graces and Watson covering for him. Watson’s protectiveness and worry for Holmes, and his awareness of all Holmes’ oddities. Holmes drugging himself out of his mind to be able to explain the case to Watson. The implications that Holmes may have some memory loss/mental block about the case. That comment about Holmes “never bearing unexpected physical touch with anything like equanimity”, Holmes being touch averse. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
The Horror of The Many Faces Likes/Prompts: Aftermath and comfort for canon, dealing with trauma. Watson moving back into Baker Street, helping each other to heal. Watson’s fear of losing Holmes to madness, and his trauma from watching “Holmes” murder someone. Holmes having seen Watson instead of Irene Adler, canon divergence with things going even worse. Holmes’ rationality letting him see beyond illusions to true eldritch horror, and the effect of that on his mind. Exploration of future threats, seeing what other Lovecraftian things exist in this universe. Finding hope despite the nature of reality. Bee trauma, especially if Holmes has a preexisting interest in bees and tries to work through it. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson.
Art in the Blood Likes/Prompts: Aftermath to the story itself, Holmes dealing with the trauma of what he experienced. Explaining the horrors to Watson. Exploring what exactly the Diogenes Club does, researching eldritch artifacts, opposing the darkness. Old blood resistance to eldritch forces (and worrying about that either failing, or about people like Watson who don’t have it in the first place). Aftermath, nightmares, trauma. The Holmes brothers having different approaches to the world and the fight, but respecting each other’s specialties. Worldbuilding and backstory. Aromantic or aroace Holmes, trans male Holmes, autistic and/or bipolar Holmes. Aspec Watson, autistic Watson. Aroace Mycroft, autistic Mycroft.
Special requests: N/A
AI approach uncovers dozens of hidden planets in NASA's TESS data
Mar. 24th, 2026 08:00 pmAstronomers at the University of Warwick have validated over 100 exoplanets, including 31 newly detected planets, using a new artificial intelligence tool applied to data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), a space mission that monitors the sky for the subtle dimming of starlight caused when planets pass in front of their host stars.
The hidden cost of sperm storage: Ejaculates found to deteriorate across the animal kingdom
Mar. 24th, 2026 08:00 pmCurrent World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines typically recommend two to seven days of abstinence before taking semen samples or assisted reproduction. However, a new study led by Oxford University researchers suggests that regular ejaculation—whether through sexual activity or masturbation—results in higher quality sperm, with less DNA damage. The paper is published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Sunshine!
Mar. 24th, 2026 08:12 pmToday we had the most sunshine than we've had in a month, possibly two. *happy dances*
Over the last three weeks, I got a ton of adulting done. And even fit a short trip to Cleveland to visit one of my fandom friends. She helped me come up with an excellent idea for First Touch, one of my soulmate prompts.
Meanwhile, I finished a third story for the
5soulmates challenge. You can find it here:
Printed on Your Skin (4103 words)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Additional Tags: Soulmates
Summary:
Touching your soulmate leaves fingerprints.
I have a bunch of fanfic to catch up on. This is not a hardship. :)
Over the last three weeks, I got a ton of adulting done. And even fit a short trip to Cleveland to visit one of my fandom friends. She helped me come up with an excellent idea for First Touch, one of my soulmate prompts.
Meanwhile, I finished a third story for the
Printed on Your Skin (4103 words)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Additional Tags: Soulmates
Summary:
Touching your soulmate leaves fingerprints.
I have a bunch of fanfic to catch up on. This is not a hardship. :)