Forgot to actually post this on socials last night 🙃 : Humble Choice for September 2024 has Guardians of the Galaxy, Coral Island, Stranded: Alien Dawn gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/humb…
Humble Choice for September 2024 has Guardians of the Galaxy, Coral Island, Stranded: Alien Dawn
Looks like September 2024 is a pretty good month for Humble Choice, the subscription service from Humble Bundle that gives you a new set of games every month.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Open source evolution sim 'Thrive' adds sprinting, visual upgrades, more competitive AI gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/open…
#OpenSource #Godot #IndieGames
Open source evolution sim 'Thrive' adds sprinting, visual upgrades, more competitive AI
I love watching Thrive continue to grow. A free and open source evolution sim where you start off life as a single microbe. The latest release version 0.7.0 is out now adding new gameplay features.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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My occasional invitation to anyone who might like to sign up to my newsletter on my artworks about networks: shanefinan.org/newsletter.html
It's where I structure a lot of thoughts. I send one every 3 months or so, and they're a little bit like blog posts. The most recent one is also at that link, for a taster.
#art #newsletter #subscription #network #moreThanHuman
periodical
Shane Finan assembles technology into art, collaborating with fungi, plants, humans and animals.shanefinan.org
LexicMap: efficient sequence alignment against millions of prokaryotic genomes
biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/20…
'We introduce LexicMap, a nucleotide sequence alignment tool for efficiently querying moderate length sequences (> 500 bp) such as a gene, plasmid or long read against up to millions of prokaryotic genomes. '
Should be good for amplicons and #eDNA too???
LexicMap: efficient sequence alignment against millions of prokaryotic genomes
Alignment against a database of genomes is a fundamental operation in bioinformatics, popularized by BLAST.bioRxiv
Saw this band live a couple of weeks back.
youtube.com/watch?v=4PK7iiMYEw…
#NowPlaying #NP #Avkrvst #ProgTuesday
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.com
Desmond is good at giving me the bereft Victorian waif look. He sits a distance away from the door staring at me. His eyes are wide and his head tips to one side. "But why? Why, mumma are you leaving me all alone in the cold cold house?"
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I think he's very handsome. I like his hat, and his shirt. Perhaps he has sewn the knee patches on his jeans. It doesn't mean he's poor or homeless. He likes those jeans and is thrifty. My kind of guy. I would happily sit beside him.
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La NASA invita a los medios al lanzamiento de Europa Clipper - NASA
Read this release in English here.Sarah A. Loff (NASA)
Heartbreak has turned to rage in Israel. Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule?
"Israelis are once again venting their anger over the failure of the government to reach a deal to release the hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza.
"Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across the country over the past couple days, with some gathering outside the homes of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US embassy. The first nationwide strike since last October’s Hamas attack also brought the country to a standstill.
"The spark for the protests was the discovery of the bodies of six hostages who had been executed by Hamas shortly before Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) located them. On Monday, Netanyahu issued a rare apology to the families."
Protesters outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on September 2. Abir Sultan/EPA
Heartbreak has turned to rage in Israel. Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule?
The mass protests are evidence that many in Israel feel abandoned by their government. Yet, Netanyahu is unlikely to shift course.The Conversation
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El X-59 de la NASA avanza en las pruebas de preparación para volar
Read this story in English here.Anya Shah (NASA)
Help Us Build Ghana’s First Worker-Owned Delivery Platform | Platform Cooperativism Consortium
Imagine working tirelessly, day in and day out, only to see your earnings diminish while the company you work for thrives. This is the harsh reality for many gig workers in Ghana…Platform Cooperativism Consortium
NASA Ames Astrogram – July/August 2024 - NASA
Ames and Langley just added another light to the night sky. Congratulations to the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) team on theAstrid Albaugh (NASA)
Back to Biznass.
#AllCatsAreBeautiful #Dootsday #DootsToots #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #Cats #Cat #BusinessCat
40 Years Ago: STS-41D – First Flight of Space Shuttle Discovery - NASA
On Aug. 30, 1984, space shuttle Discovery lifted off on the STS-41D mission, joining NASA’s fleet as the third space qualified orbiter. The newest shuttleKelli Mars (NASA)
NASA Ames Astrogram – July/August 2024 - NASA
Ames and Langley just added another light to the night sky. Congratulations to the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) team on theAstrid Albaugh (NASA)
NASA Mission Gets Its First Snapshot of Polar Heat Emissions - NASA
The PREFIRE mission will help develop a more detailed understanding of how much heat the Arctic and Antarctica radiate into space and how this influencesAnthony Greicius (NASA)
La NASA invita a creadores de las redes sociales al lanzamiento de la misión Europa Clipper - NASA
Read this article in English hereSarah A. Loff (NASA)
NASA Invites Media to View Launch of Jupiter Moon Mission - NASA
NASA and SpaceX are targeting a launch period opening Thursday, Oct. 10, for the agency’s Europa Clipper mission, which will help scientists determine if oneNASA
New NASA Sonifications Listen to the Universe's Past - NASA
To mark the 25th anniversary of Chandra X-ray, new sonifications of three images – including Cassiopeia A (Cas A) – are being released.Beth Ridgeway (NASA)
Great Aurora - NASA
A vivid aurora streams over the Earth as the International Space Station orbited 273 miles above the southern Indian Ocean in between Australia and Antarctica.NASA
NASA Invites Social Creators to Experience Launch of Europa Clipper Mission - NASA
Digital content creators are invited to register to attend the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will collect data to help scientists determineGary Daines (NASA)
Zachary Morse Hikes Hilltops, Caves Lava Tubes to Ready Moon Missions - NASA
Lunar geologist Zachary Morse scrabbles over Earth’s rocky landscapes to test equipment for future missions to the Moon and Mars.Madison Olson (NASA)
MAÑANA!
Jornada 1: ¿Son las plataformas libres una alternativa para comunicarnos?
Jornadas "Comunicar más allá de la muralla".
Debatir y articular estrategias claras sobre cómo traspasar las barreras que hoy impiden la pluralidad de voces
Info: al.internetsocialforum.net/202…
What's Up: September 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA - NASA Science
A partial lunar eclipse makes the full supermoon on Sept. 17th extra super. Also, chances to observe five planets this month, and a global night for observing.science.nasa.gov
Digital Manager Emily Furfaro - NASA
“Some people , 'You have too many cooks in the kitchen,' but I think there's a line. It's good to have a lot of input because people bring many differentNASA
NASA’s Mini BurstCube Mission Detects Mega Blast - NASA Science
The shoebox-sized BurstCube satellite has observed its first gamma-ray burst, the most powerful kind of explosion in the universe, according to a recent analysis of observations collected over the last several months.science.nasa.gov
Harebrained (BATTLETECH / Shadowrun) announced GRAFT, a post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/hare…
Harebrained (BATTLETECH / Shadowrun) announced GRAFT, a post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG
Harebrained are back! After splitting off from Paradox, they've returned with a new game, and one Shadowrun fans might like to take a look at with GRAFT.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Make it so, engage or something for the Steam Space Exploration Fest gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/make…
Make it so, engage or something for the Steam Space Exploration Fest
Stardate 03/09/2024, the Steam Space Exploration Fest has begun so you better set course for the deals. Make it so, engage, hit it or whatever.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
🎉 You’re invited! 🎉
Join us for the live premiere of Hub 9 on September 14th.
📅 What: Hub 9 Live Premiere
🕙 When: September 14th, 10 AM CEST
🔗 Where: Online – link coming soon!
RSVP and stay tuned! 📩
#Hub9 #Nextcloud #LivePremiere
Nextcloud Hub 9 launch event
Nextcloud Hub 9 will be launched on September 14th in an online event. Register now to participate in the live presentation!Nextcloud
NASA’s Mini BurstCube Mission Detects Mega Blast - NASA Science
The shoebox-sized BurstCube satellite has observed its first gamma-ray burst, the most powerful kind of explosion in the universe, according to a recent analysis of observations collected over the last several months.science.nasa.gov
La fulminante privatización de la investigación en inteligencia artificial
En 2010, las compañías privadas poseían solo el 11% de los modelos más potentes de IA. Una década más tarde ya estaban en sus manos el 96% de los grandes modelos de IA. Alrededor del 70% de los doctorados recalan en el sector privado
retinatendencias.com/analisis/…
La fulminante privatización de la investigación en inteligencia artificial - Retina
Me comentaba un investigador del CSIC, con tres décadas a sus espaldas en el campo de la inteligencia artificial, que necesitaría millones de euros en financiación para replicar un paper de DeepMind (subsidiaria de Google).Retina
Intel reveals their Core Ultra 200V 'Lunar Lake' available starting September 24 gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/inte…
Intel reveals their Core Ultra 200V 'Lunar Lake' available starting September 24
Lunar Lake has launched now officially as the Intel Core Ultra 200V series, due out from September 24th for "AI PCs".Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A love letter to the Monster Tamer genre, Battle Gem Ponies is out now gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/a-lo…
A love letter to the Monster Tamer genre, Battle Gem Ponies is out now
After a successful Kickstarter back in 2021, Battle Gem Ponies from Yotes Games has officially released as a love letter to the Monster Tamer genre.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PONIES!
*calms down and actually reads the rest
wow a pokemon-like game with ponies!? that's actually really cool
NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative Member Co-Authors Award-Winning Paper in Insects - NASA Science
On August 13, 2024, the publishers of the journal Insects notified authors of three papers selected to receive “Insects 2022 Best Paper Award” for research and review articles published in Insects from January 1 to December 31, 2022.science.nasa.gov
Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/cros…
Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support
The Nexus mod platform team continue building up their newer open source and cross-platform mod launcher, with expanded support for Cyberpunk 2077 modding in the new 0.6.0 version out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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in reply to Muse • • •There is , as you say, nothing wrong with the process being easier or harder for an individual.
A person with the 'gift' of being able to put words to the page, especially for something like a writing challenge, is to be admired. But it does seem like showing off, more than 'intentional writing'.
Using AI ( or just another persons work ) to generate the required number of words to complete the challenge is not the same. It's almost like seeking the participation award is the point.
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in reply to Muse • • •More from me in the discussion:
NaNoWriMo is about getting writing practise. It's about writing so fast that you don't care about spelling errors or plot holes. You just do it! And it's totally okay if it's a mess. No one really expects greatness, just fun and getting past self censorship.
People using certain AI tools are trying to skip steps. They let the AI take the chances for them, and how much do they learn by doing this? I have worked in more than one type of creative art. I know people who think others should love their singing, without their bothering to do the work of singing scales everyday. I know others who think telling a machine what kind of painting they want makes them an artist, but they spent no time thinking about what colours to use, how to compose the work, what lines will bring the most expression. All they have done is behave like a commissioning editor who says, "I want a cover for this book that looks like this".
NaNoWriMo's argument that it is classist to disapprove of AI use because not everyone can afford to pay an editor is spurious,
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NaNoWriMo is about getting writing practise. It's about writing so fast that you don't care about spelling errors or plot holes. You just do it! And it's totally okay if it's a mess. No one really expects greatness, just fun and getting past self censorship.
People using certain AI tools are trying to skip steps. They let the AI take the chances for them, and how much do they learn by doing this? I have worked in more than one type of creative art. I know people who think others should love their singing, without their bothering to do the work of singing scales everyday. I know others who think telling a machine what kind of painting they want makes them an artist, but they spent no time thinking about what colours to use, how to compose the work, what lines will bring the most expression. All they have done is behave like a commissioning editor who says, "I want a cover for this book that looks like this".
NaNoWriMo's argument that it is classist to disapprove of AI use because not everyone can afford to pay an editor is spurious, because not everyone can afford Grammarly or even a computer. Calling it ableist is spurious because no one says a person can't use a spell checker. What we are worried about are people who are using AI to do the storytelling for them. You cannot charge someone with copyright infringement if they "stole your idea". The courts are only interested in the execution. If you have an idea that a large language model AI uses to create a story from having scraped many other people's works on the internet, then your idea is worthless. Other people's skills at execution made the resulting novel possible.
Some people want fame and fortune to be delivered to them on a platter, with no real respect for the art.
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