Featured Links - August 12, 2024

Links to things I found interesting but didn't want to do a full blog post about.

Our Rose of Sharon in bloom

• Colorado: CVMA Statement On Influenza A (HPAI H5N1) in Domestic cats. If you have a cat, be aware that cats can catch H5N1 avian flu, especially if that cat goes outdoors.
• Old Crap – Museum of Computer Anatomy. "Best photos and technical documentation of retro computers, TVs and digital watches that are part of my collection. I document them as my time permits."
• Bite-sized Threats of Ticks. "All you need to know, including yes, disinformation."
• Iceland's recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future. "One of our findings suggests that magma from the first eruption pooled just under the island's surface, where it built up the energy to spectacularly erupt. This initial burst of volcanism made it easier for more eruptions to follow after it."
• A Million Dollar Math Puzzle Just Got A Little Bit Closer To A Solution. "It's a result that's being described as "sensational".'" The tagline is a bit hyperbolic, but it could have implications for cryptography. 
• Support for rehabilitation: self-management after COVID-19-related illness, second edition. "This leaflet provides support and advice for adults who are recovering from COVID-19. It can be used by individuals after hospitalization from the illness and those in the community who did not need hospitalization." This is from the WHO. 
• Please Advise! Is Poilievre Winning the Battle of the Bots? "Of course, says Dr. Steve. Just ask Yesenia from Russia." Canadian politics aren't as ugly as in the US, but we're getting there.
• Design flaw has Microsoft Authenticator overwriting MFA accounts, locking users out. If you use Microsoft Authenticator, you should read this.