More NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight - NASA
NASA continues to advance its campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before, awarding Firefly Aerospace $179 million to deliver six experiments to theNASA
NASA Payload Aims to Probe Moon’s Depths to Study Heat Flow - NASA
LISTER, a science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative could help improve our understanding of the Moon.Beth Ridgeway (NASA)
NASA Knows: How Does the Sun Behave? (Grades 5-8) - NASA
The Sun is the star of our solar system. Its gravity holds Earth and our planetary neighbors in its orbit. At 865,000 miles (1.4 million km) in diameter, it’sSandra May (NASA)
NASA, CU Enact Collaborative Space Act Agreement - NASA
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Columbia University in New York, New York, enacted a collaborative Space Act Agreement toNASA
OTPS Releases its 2024 Annual Report - NASA
NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, shares highlights from the office in 2024, including key accomplishments and collaborations that supportBill Keeter (NASA)
NASA’s Agency Chief Technologist Presents Their Annual Year in Review - NASA
OTPS shares an annual letter from the Agency Chief Technologist (ACT), updates on various studies in the technology domain within OTPS, overviews of theBill Keeter (NASA)
NASA’s Spot the Station App Developed by and for the People - NASA
In its 25th year of operations, the International Space Station continues to symbolize discovery and cooperation for the benefit of humanity. Since 2012,Bailey G. Light (NASA)
How to Build Governable Spaces for Online Communities
By Kike Arnaiz, via Stocksy United I’ve seen it again and again: A group gets started, gets working on something good an important, and then falls apart becauseMedia Economies Design Lab
The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available in the United States! This is a limited run of 500. Check out the #Plushtodon hashtag for more pictures!
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We created a stuffed toy of the highest caliber. Deliberately friend-sized and friend-shaped, with a soft surface material and soft, squishy stuffing, the toy measures a height of 35cm.Mastodon Merch
@Gargron @preinheimer Right? There's an entire ocean between those two countries.
I mean, it's only a 26km gap, but it's still ocean.
The #food system is one of the most meaningful places to address #ClimateChange.
Have you been curious about switching from gas to #induction? This game-changing cooktop is faster, cleaner, more precise, and a win for the environment.
My new ep of Serving Up Science is all about why it makes sense to switch when it’s time to replace your range. youtu.be/JyTvHQnHq14?si=4twIzt… #energy
I'm convinced, my wife is slowly coming round to the idea, and it's cheaper as well!
Chandra and Webb Spy a Cosmic Wreath - NASA
This new image of star cluster NGC 602, released on Dec. 17, 2024, combines data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory with a previously releasedNASA
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at the startup game, you'll always loose. Microsoft pocket will always be deeper than yours.
Say no to IA alltogether is just plain easier.
NASA Finds ‘Sideways’ Black Hole Using Legacy Data, New Techniques - NASA
NASA researchers have discovered a perplexing case of a black hole that appears to be “tipped over,” rotating in an unexpected direction relative to theAbby Tabor (NASA)
Space Gardens - NASA
As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply forChristian M. Getteau (NASA)
APOD: 2024 December 18 – NGC 660: Polar Ring Galaxy
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Cuidar y acompañar desde lo digital: estrategias para la movilidad segura de mujeres jóvenes en el Valle de México.
El uso de estas herramientas contribuye a la construcción de imaginarios urbanos en los que la esperanza le gana al miedo.
estepais.com/tendencias_y_opin…
Cuidar y acompañar desde lo digital: estrategias para la movilidad segura de mujeres jóvenes en el Valle de México
Este ensayo, escrito por Gabriela García Gorbea, obtuvo el primer lugar en el concurso “D-escribir la ciudad”, organizado por CoRe Ciudades Vivibles y Amables, A. C.Gabriela García Gorbea (Este País)
NASA Open Science Reveals Sounds of Space - NASA Science
A team from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory converts NASA space data to sound, creating sonifications for more accessible science discovery.science.nasa.gov
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Looks to Thrive in 2025 - NASA
As NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida wraps up a year that will see more than 90 government, commercial, and private missions launch from Florida’s SpaceJason Costa (NASA)
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Final Fantasy XIV, Nioh: Complete Edition and more for Steam Deck / Linux gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/prot…
#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #Proton
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Final Fantasy XIV, Nioh: Complete Edition and more for Steam Deck / Linux
A small Proton Experimental update was released today for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux gamers ahead of the coming holiday season. Here's all that's new.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Tactical Breach Wizards has a Beta with improvements for Gamepad and Steam Deck verification gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/tact…
#TacticalBreachWizards #Gaming #SteamDeck
Tactical Breach Wizards has a Beta with improvements for Gamepad and Steam Deck verification
Highly rated by players, Tactical Breach Wizards from Suspicious Developments is about to get even better for Gamepad and Steam Deck players with a Beta available for testing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
In management sim COPA CITY you run events for Football teams and the developer plans Steam Deck support gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/in-m…
#COPACITY #PCGaming #SteamDeck
In management sim COPA CITY you run events for Football teams and the developer plans Steam Deck support
A Football game where you're not on the pitch or managing the Football teams directly? Interesting. This management sim could be quite different.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
New Commercial Artemis Moon Rovers Undergo Testing at NASA - NASA
Through NASA’s Artemis campaign, astronauts will land on the lunar surface and use a new generation of spacesuits and rovers as they live, work, and conductVictoria Ugalde (NASA)
Check out the demo for Comet Force a quirky space arena shooter action roguelite gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/chec…
#IndieGame #Godot #Demo #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck
Check out the demo for Comet Force a quirky space arena shooter action roguelite
Was that enough genres in the title? Maybe I should have added more. Anyway, Comet Force looks fun and quirky and there's a demo out now you can try.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The inductees to the National Film Registry have been announced! Some notable additions include:
* Angels With Dirty Faces (1938)
* The Miracle Worker (1962)
* Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
* Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke (1978)
* Start Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)
* Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
* Dirty Dancing (1987)
* No Country for Old Men (2007)
* The Social Network (2010)
Full list at:
blogs.loc.gov/loc/2024/12/holy…
Holy “Texas Chainsaw,” it’s the 2024 National Film Registry! | Timeless
The 2024 National Film Registry includes 25 films selected for their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance to the nation's history. This year's entries include major hits such asThe Library of Congress
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When enabling collapsed toots, my expectation would be that the toots in question show up in a box with the height I set there, not 5px...
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Releases · LiveFastEatTrashRaccoon/RaccoonForFriendica
A Kotlin Multiplatform client for Friendica. Contribute to LiveFastEatTrashRaccoon/RaccoonForFriendica development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
🎙️ Meet Andy Scherzinger, Director of Engineering at Nextcloud!
Andy shares his journey from community member to leader & inspires with his open source philosophy: "It gives me joy... if I can see others succeed." 👏
nextcloud.com/blog/empowering-…
Empowering through open source: Nextcloud's Director of Engineering Andy Scherzinger - Nextcloud
From Andy's approach to problem-solving and guiding others to his personal values that give him direction, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, community, and personal growth.Nextcloud
Just a reminder that we are open from today, Wednesday 18th December, until Christmas Eve - that's seven days to pop in before we close for the end of the year.
Pop in and say hello, or you'll make our cat sad.
Can I bang my head a few times?
Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals
"Perhaps getting Neanderthal DNA was part of the success because it gave us better adaptive capabilities outside of Africa," said Prof Stringer. "We had evolved in Africa, whereas the Neanderthals had evolved outside of Africa."
"By interbreeding with the Neanderthals we got a quick fix to our immune systems."
We could also say that by interbreeding with Homo sapiens we were all better able to survive the environmental challenges of the time. Try saying that by the Europeans interbreeding with people of Asian or African descent we helped them survive. Surely they are ALL our grandparents and great grandparents! This reeks of racism.
Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals
A new DNA analysis has shown that the arrival of modern humans from Africa was far from smooth.Pallab Ghosh (BBC News)
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Public Domain Day is almost upon us! Some highlights:
More Mickey Mouse, including his first speaking appearance.
The Skeleton Dance is finally legal to use for whatever you want!
The Black Watch, which is John Ford's first talkie.
Dynamite, which is Cecil B. DeMille's first talkie.
Popeye the Sailor (with caveats)
Tintin
Buck Rogers (fully free and clear despite previous assertions)
Rhapsody in Blue recorded by Gershwin himself
More goodies and info at:
web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdo…
Public Domain Day 2025 | Duke University School of Law
Tweet January 1, 2025 is Public Domain Day: Works from 1929 are open to all, as are sound recordings from 1924! By Jennifer Jenkins and James Boyle Directors, Duke Center for the Study of the Public Domain CC BY 4.web.law.duke.edu
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Another resource to share: free and high-quality art for life sciences bioart.niaid.nih.gov/
Good quality drawings and schematics are very important to convey your science to others, although sometimes we scientists don't have time to make these, or cannot pay for tools like biorender. I really appreciate this initiative from NIH
Sols 4396-4397: Roving in a Martian Wonderland - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 Over the weekend Curiosity continued her trek around the northern end of Texoli butte, taking in the beautiful views in all directions.science.nasa.gov
2024 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley - NASA
2024 intro: As NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some ofAbby Tabor (NASA)
NASA Participates in Microgravity Science Summit - NASA
NASA leadership participated in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Microgravity Science Summit (OSTP) on Dec.16 focused on sharingRoger Weiss (NASA)
X/Twitter getting left further behind by everyone else: Bluesky, Mastodon and Threads.
Hello, Social Web 👋🏼
Our mission is to liberate people's networks from their platforms, enabling The Last Network Effect and leveling the playing field across the open social web.A New Social
My one grandmother had stacks of this stuff! Including the flour sacks with patterns for making children's toys!
Fashion History: Feed Sack Fashion
Because we're talking about history here, all sewing history moment blog posts will be written based on research from scholarly sources, such as peer-reviewed articles, books, journals, etc. I will always list the sources I used in a bibliography at the bottom of the post, in case you want to do some further reading!
Without further ado, our first sewing history moment will be focusing on an innovative and resourceful way in which 20th-century North American women outfitted their families- sewing garments out of flour and feed sacks...
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A fascinating example that bucks the usual trend that once something becomes affordable, it is no longer deemed desirable.
For example, gelatin molds were considered high cuisine when only the moneyed class could afford it. After Jell-O made it affordable to everyone, it transitioned from high cuisine to dated kitch.
But here? Feed sack fashion culturally transitioned the other way - from an embarrassing necessity to try and hide to becoming a sign of resourcefulness.
This shows that it's possible to make a philosophy of "nothing goes to waste" culturally fashionable. And if something is fashionable, manufacturers may cater to that demand.
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Finally! The Hydroxychloroquine study by Gautret et al. has been retracted. I wrote a critical post about it in March 2020, days after it came out. scienceintegritydigest.com/2020/03/24/t...
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Thoughts on the Gautret et al. paper about Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin treatment of COVID-19 infections
There has been a lot of excitement – and even a presidential tweet about a recent paper from the lab of Didier Raoult, an infectious disease specialist in Marseille, France. But although this…Science Integrity Digest
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in reply to Nathan Schneider • • •Nathan, how would you describe online community building to a group of people who consider themselves a community, but not primarily an online one, but using platforms and social media "as is" in a "ubiquituous/ambient computing" situation? For whom ICT are just a tool to communicate internally and externally, which leave technicial decisions to "the techies"?
Thinking about how to untangle the knot at the @IDN.
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in reply to Nathan Schneider • • •I was rather asking about how to raise awareness about this inherent online-ness, when everybody is already fed up and tired out from getting lost in platforms and logins.
An emphasis on synchronous collab is making things even harder.
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