As a previous member of The Planetary Society, I am excited for this:
One legacy of Carl Sagan may take flight next week—a working solar sail
"We are carrying on a legacy that has been with us since the founders."
Growing up in the Philippines, I only heard of 'tales' of rocks that are alive and grows. But now the discovery of these rock-eating worms is totally rad.
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/06/rock-eating-worm-could-change-course-rivers
This is good news. 'Landmark' Discovery in Synthesizing Anti-Cancer Molecules Found in Sea Sponges.
in cancer drug development, a new way to synthesize in bulk a complex class of promising cancer-fighting molecules derived from sea sponges. Their new strategy has already helped speed up research into these molecules, including a planned clinical trial in humans.
https://gizmodo.com/harvard-scientists-make-landmark-discovery-in-synthesiz-1835586879
soon they'll imagine how to take over humanity before making their move :) https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613631/a-new-chip-lets-robots-imagine-their-actions-before-they-make-a-move/
There's wisdom in being humble, intellectually (and in general).
https://opensociet.org/2019/05/26/people-with-greater-intellectual-humility-have-superior-general-knowledge/
hmmm build games using javascript on Steam, by Google's Area 120. iiintrestinggg....
https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/13/google-area-120-3d-game-builder/
Good story.
War baby: the amazing story of Ocean Vuong, former refugee and prize-winning poet.
Interesting read. Now I want that slime :)
How crocheting rescued math
Normally, when you think of nature, you do not think of structure. But the work of people like mathematician and science writer Margaret Wertheim will convince you otherwise.
https://www.rappler.com/science-nature/ideas/science-solitaire/232565-how-crocheting-rescued-math
Decoding the Mathematical Secrets of Plants’ Stunning Leaf #Patterns
A Japanese shrub’s unique foliage arrangement leads botanists to rethink plant growth models
I am no longer a fan of Caterpillar. Yes, that maker of construction machineries. Why? Because they're stupid. Suing a cafe over the word 'cat'.
I'd have no sympathy for this company when they go down. It shows how lack of innovative minds make them do petty things. Instead of making mechs to innovate, they do this foolish thing.
I'd like to visit this farm one of these days.
Farming takes to the rooftops in Sunset Park
The roof-farming movement is coming to the neighborhood.
https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/05/29/farming-takes-to-the-rooftops-in-sunset-park/
@pea nah. it is flawed.
Stronger than aluminum, a heavily altered wood cools passively.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/chemically-treated-wood-could-send-excess-heat-to-space/
"Do not think that enlightenment is going to make you special, it’s not. If you feel special in any way, then enlightenment has not occurred. I meet a lot of people who think they are enlightened and awake simply because they have had a very moving spiritual experience. They wear their enlightenment on their sleeve like a badge of honor. They sit among friends and talk about how awake they are while sipping coffee at a cafe. The funny thing about enlightenment is that when it is authentic, there is no one to claim it. Enlightenment is very ordinary; it is nothing special. Rather than making you more special, it is going to make you less special. It plants you right in the center of a wonderful humility and innocence. Everyone else may or may not call you enlightened, but when you are enlightened the whole notion of enlightenment and someone who is enlightened is a big joke. I use the word enlightenment all the time; not to point you toward it but to point you beyond it. Do not get stuck in enlightenment."
~Adyashanti”
this Coal Company Went Bust, and It Was Funding Climate Change Denialism. Many companies or individuals could be doing the same coz they work in the fossil industry. Sorry but it's time to face the truth and the inevitable.
https://static.theintercept.com/amp/coal-industry-climate-change-denial-cloud-peak-energy.html
Fragmenting into ever smaller pieces to explore ever widening spaces.
Pattern-hunter, Thinker and Tinkerer.