Paul Sutton @zleap@qoto.org

National Academies Workshop on Tipping Points, Cascading Impacts, and Interacting Risks in the Earth System, January 17-19: https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/01-17-2023/workshop-on-tipping-points-cascading-impacts-and-interacting-risks-in-the-earth-system #climate

A gymnasium in an abandoned church

For more abandoned churches visit my site at https://www.abandonedamerica.us/abandoned-churches

This is *not* the way scientific papers typically begin:
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We are running out of time. Ecosystems across the planet are being destroyed at an accelerating rate. The life sciences – once a field dedicated to the study of living systems and our interactions with them – are increasingly becoming sciences of the dead. Up to one million species are currently threatened with extinction, many of them within decades.
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It's a very good sign, however, an indication that at least some scientists are now ready to speak boldly and unequivocally about the greatest emergency our species has ever faced.

SEE THE FULL PAPER -- https://elifesciences.org/articles/83292

#ClimateEmergency #BiodiversityLoss #Extinction

Interesting article about how the #physics degree should look like in the future - to be able to help tackle the world's social, environmental and economic problems: "Building a physics degree for the future: five key questions we need to answer"

🔗 https://physicsworld.com/a/building-a-physics-degree-for-the-future-five-key-questions-we-need-to-answer/
#science #future #education

I'm fine with people disagreeing with me on subjects - and if I learn something from that disagreement, it's actually a net positive. What I hate is when people assume the worst of someone else for not sharing their view on a subject that doesn't merit it, or are just nasty for the sake of nastiness. You know what? That's pretty minimal here. Thanks, Mastadonians

@BrentToderian Lately I've seen drivers (in the US) going at least 10 (16kmh)mph over the posted speed limit in all speed limit zones, from 30 mph (48kmh) zones to 75 (120 kmh)mph zones. One car passed us going at least 100 mph (160kmh).

It doesn't surprise me at all that pedestrians here are dying at a higher rate.

Cambridge University's Research Strategy Office and Bennett Institute for Public Policy are seeking two researchers to join a multidisciplinary team working to improve research culture by understanding the recruitment, development, and retention of researchers—apply by 29 January.
https://jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/35409/

#ResearchCulture #UniversityOfCambridge #ResearchStrategy #ResearchPolicy #Careers #JobsInCambridge #BennettInstituteForPublicPolicy

We have just posted a Security Engineer Intern position in London, UK!
If you apply and join you'll get to work with me :)
https://careers.google.com/jobs/results/117225952661906118-security-engineer-intern-2023/

12. Would the United States be better off with an $850 billion military budget (instead of $858 billion) and much less homelessness? What about increasing compensation for teachers?

These are all legitimate debates. But these debates are not happening.

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Research collaborative prioritizes Indigenous knowledge to better protect wild rice

Partnership between tribal managers and University of Minnesota researchers aims to better understand wild rice

https://www.wpr.org/research-collaborative-indigenous-ojibwe-protect-wild-rice-minnesota

"The protection of wild rice is vital to Ojibwe tribes who say they were guided by those prophecies to find their home where food grows on water."

#science #culture

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine started 30 years ago today!

"Emissary" is 30.

A happy new year to all our friends exploring the beautiful Irish and Welsh ferry port communities on the #IrishSea. And we would also like to extend our wishes to our friends in the #Netherlands and invite them to discover the sights, sounds and smells with us in this fabulous new story by the lovely travel blogger team from Travelvalley.

#Tourism #Travel #Ireland #Wales

https://www.travelvalley.nl/natuur/ontdek-deze-5-unieke-havenplaatsen-aan-de-ierse-zee

I am looking for interested candidates in performing the PhD in my research group on extrasolar planets at the Center for Astrobiology through a research grant from the Comunidad de Madrid that will soon be published. If interested please DM me as soon as possible.More info on the projects developed in my group can be found here:
https://cab.inta-csic.es/en/personal/lillo-box-jorge/
The PhD thesis will be related to the study and characterization of extrasolar planets in the context of the JWST, Ariel, and PLATO missions.

Google Chrome is going to start blocking HTTP downloads.

This is what we get when authorities start taking over software: blocking connectivity disguised as security features.

A download being malicious has nothing to do with HTTP.

Stop pretending to be good, Google. Stop pretending to be secure, Google. Stop pretending you want a secure internet, Google.

Create Database and Table in LibreOffice Base: A Beginner’s Guide

Screenshot of a wizard for creation of a database in LibreOffice. Can choose between creating a new database or open an existing database. LibreOffice Base is a free and open-source database development and administration tool for relational database management systems that is part of the LibreOffice office suite. Base includes software wizards to assist users with various aspects […]

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