How to Find the Rare Green Comet in the Night Skies
A comet called Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently visible in northern skies with the naked eye and here's how you can catch a glkottke.org
Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK 2.1 adds HDR support, improves shader stutter
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#Gaming #Proton #Linux #SteamDeck
Galaxies galore!
This #HubbleClassic image shows Abell 1689, which is one of the most massive clusters of galaxies known to exist.
Abell 1689 is made up of so much matter that it warps light traveling to us from objects located behind the galaxy cluster: go.nasa.gov/3j1NTFe
#Hubble
Collective Nouns for Humans in the Wild by Kathy Fish
Collective Nouns for Humans in the Wild A group of grandmothers is a tapestry. A group of toddlers, a jubilance (see also: a bewailing). A group of librarians is an enlightenment. A group of visualโฆJellyfish Review
In 2022, NASA-developed Search and Rescue technologies assisted with the rescue of 397 lives in the U.S. region.
Newly-developed Search and Rescue technology also helped teams track @NASA_Orion after the #Artemis I spacecraft splashed down: go.nasa.gov/3JdVR94
#NASAArtemis #Artemis
NASA Search and Rescue: Saving Earth-based Explorers
In 2022, NASA-developed Search and Rescue technologies enabled rescue personnel to save 397 lives in the U.S. region.Katherine Schauer (NASA)
Cheers erupted on Jan. 24, 2004 (Jan. 25 GMT) as the Opportunity rover successfully landed on Mars. Designed for a 90-day mission, little did we know that it was the beginning of a 14+ year expedition across 28 miles (45 km).
Learn about Oppy's findings: go.nasa.gov/3HsZs1B
#NASAhistory
Mars Exploration Rovers - NASA
Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity exploring the planet mars - facts, information, videos and picturesgo.nasa.gov
After several weeks of heavy rainfall in northeastern Australia, the floodwater has moved south.
The surge of water is visible in this false-color satellite image from January 22 (right) as compared to before the flooding (left).
Full story: go.nasa.gov/3XPcKe0 ๐ง
#NASAEarth
Floodwater Reaches Australiaโs Channel Country
After several weeks of heavy rainfall in northern Queensland, the water has worked its way south.go.nasa.gov
Pickup trucks have gotten bigger, higher-tech โ and more dangerous
America has a unique love affair with pickup trucks โ the Ford F-150, for instance, has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than 40 years.www.axios.com
Ram Revolution | The Future of Ram Electric Trucks & Vans
The Ram brand is moving into electrification & more for their trucks and vans. Become part of the Ram Revolution & have your voice heard today.ramtrucks
Liven Up Your Linux Terminal With This Simple App
Have you ever thought your linux terminal was too depressing, have you ever wanted to start your day with an inspirational quote, well Please the todo list a...YouTube
White dust from chalky phosphate rock can be seen blowing from the belt structure in the image from @nasaโs Terra satellite. The white dust helps the belt stand out from the brown desert landscape.
More info: go.nasa.gov/3XBQHrD
#NASAEarth
Worldโs Longest Conveyor Belt System
The conveyor belt helps transport an essential agricultural fertilizer from the remote reaches of Western Sahara to farmlands across the world.go.nasa.gov
The line in the sand is the worldโs longest conveyor belt system, stretching 61 miles across the Sahara Desert! ๐คฏ
The conveyor belt transports phosphate rock from the Bou Craa mine to the coastal town of El Marsa. go.nasa.gov/3XBQHrD
#NASAEarth
Worldโs Longest Conveyor Belt System
The conveyor belt helps transport an essential agricultural fertilizer from the remote reaches of Western Sahara to farmlands across the world.go.nasa.gov
#NASAhqphoto
20230124 NASA Day of Remembrance Employee Safety Town Hall
Explore this photo album by NASA HQ PHOTO on Flickr!NASA HQ PHOTO (Flickr)
Referee shows white card in Benfica-Sporting game
A white card was shown to the medical staff of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon during the Portuguese women's Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.Adriana Garcia (ESPN)
In 2022, NASA-developed Search and Rescue technologies assisted with the rescue of 397 lives in the U.S. region.
If you use a personal-locator beacon while hiking, the same tech that will help us locate astronauts on splashdown is there for you, too. go.nasa.gov/3JeCuwu
#NASA
NASA Search and Rescue: Saving Earth-based Explorers
In 2022, NASA-developed Search and Rescue technologies enabled rescue personnel to save 397 lives in the U.S. region.Katherine Schauer (NASA)
The Rijksmuseum Brings All the Vermeers to the Yard
Wow! A forthcoming exhibition at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will bring together 23 of the 37 known paintings by Dutch master Johannkottke.org
"Privacy is at the top of everyoneโs watchlist right now, and this guest understands the challenges we face all too well."
An amazing interview by Linode with Daphne Muller, Manager of Alliances, Ecosystem & Support at Nextcloud now available!
Podcast by Linode: How Nextcloud empowers users to take back control of their data - Nextcloud
Nextcloudโs Daphne Muller, Manager of Alliances, Ecosystem & Support recently starred in Linodeโs podcast series Craft of Code. Besides Daphneโs work at Nextcloud, she is a privacy researcher.Mikaela Schneider (Nextcloud)
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Title: "How Nextcloud Empowers Users to Take Back Control of Their Data"
โIvory for Mastodon by Tapbots
โIvory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience building the award-winning Tweetbot for Twitter, over to the Mastodon network. We obsess over every detail and put good design and experience first.App Store
Dear Stupid, I write with news I did not check the content of the [Name] field before sending this letter
This is what happens when database field names are changed without proper documentationMatthew JC Powell (The Register)
Say Hello to Ivory. We are now available to all on Appleโs App Store! We have launched as โEarly Accessโ because we still have a lot of exciting plans ahead of that will make Ivory even better. Go download it, try it free for 7 days, and experience it for yourself!
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โIvory for Mastodon by Tapbots
โIvory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience building the award-winning Tweetbot for Twitter, over to the Mastodon network. We obsess over every detail and put good design and experience first.App Store
See that line in the sand? What do you think it is? ๐ค
Weโll give you a hint to keep in โmineโ โ this satellite image shows the western edge of the Sahara Desert.
#NASAEarth
Mass shootings and Americaโs unique gun violence problem, explained
The factors that lead to tragedies like the ones in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.Nicole Narea (Vox)
#NASAhqphoto
20230124 NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Announcement
Explore this photo album by NASA HQ PHOTO on Flickr!NASA HQ PHOTO (Flickr)
It wasn't just astronauts, engineers, scientists, and pilots who contributed to NASA's history
This one goes out to the #librarians who aided in aerospace research! @ALALibrary
More about the 80-year role of the @NASAglenn library: go.nasa.gov/3J6WkK6
#NASAhistory
NASA Glenn Library has Supported Researchers for 80 Years
From World War II through the Space Age, the NASA Glenn Library has been connecting researchers to vital information for 80 years.Kelly Sands (NASA)
#NASAhqphoto
20230124 NASA and DARPA Collaboration on Rocket Propulsion Technology Announcement
Explore this photo album by NASA HQ PHOTO on Flickr!NASA HQ PHOTO (Flickr)
NOW: NASA leaders talk about lessons learned from our darkest days, how we can work together to build a strong safety culture. Our Day of Remembrance falls on Jan. 26, and the 20th anniversary of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy is Feb. 1. #NASARemembers twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxeโฆ
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#NASA
NOW: NASA leaders talk about lessons learned from our darkest days, how we can work together to build a strong safety culture. Our Day of Remembrance falls on Jan. 26, and the 20th anniversary of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy is Feb. 1. #NASARemembers twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxeโฆ
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#NASA
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Disfrustrating Puzzles
XKCD's Randall Munroe recently shared some of the pages from his grandfather's collection of Disfrustrating Puzzles and Diversionskottke.org
Ivory is out. Itโs the Mastodon client by the folks who made Tweetbot and itโs the best of the first crop of clients Iโve tested if youโre in iOS.
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โIvory for Mastodon by Tapbots
โIvory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience building the award-winning Tweetbot for Twitter, over to the Mastodon network. We obsess over every detail and put good design and experience first.App Store
โNo Way To Prevent This,โ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
MONTEREY PARK, CAโIn the hours following a violent rampage in California in which a lone attacker killed 10 individuals and injured 10 others, citizens living in the only country where this kind of mass killing routinely occurs reportedly concluded โฆChad Nackers (The Onion)
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WWE 2K23 - Official Showcase Trailer
Check out the WWE 2K23 showcase trailer and revisit John Cena's 20-year wrestling career, featuring Dave Bautista, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, The Undertaker,...YouTube
#NASA
NASA, DARPA Will Test Nuclear Engine for Future Mars Missions
NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced Tuesday a collaboration to demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine in space, an enabling capability for NASA crewed missions to Mars.Roxana Bardan (NASA)
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