JoeSchmuckatelli

Not to be outdone: Doppelganger epigenetics explains differences in unrelated people who share genes. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/health/doppelganger-dna-study-wellness/index.html These women are not related Neither are these men "... scientists think they can explain what it is that makes them look so similar -- and could explain why each of us may have doppelgänger. People who resemble each other, but are not directly related, still seem to have genetic similarities, according to a new study. Among those who had these genetic similarities, many also had similar weights, similar lifestyle factors, and similar behavioral traits like smoking and education levels. That could mean that genetic variation is related to physical appearance and also, potentially may influence some habits and behavior."

Not sure if this is science - or just someone having fun with technology in the sciences... Basically, here are a bunch of photos of parts of our galaxy and other astronomical phenomena where the image is translated into music (well sound). Note: not set to music... The image data is converted to sound. ...except that they also try to make the images even more musical, which feels 'artistic'. I find all this both compelling... And a little odd... There is a whole site: https://chandra.si.edu/sound/index.html#crab

Kal El hasn't revealed himself, yet.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-discovered-carbon-dioxide-james-webb-telescope-in-atmosphere-of-a-planet-outside-of-our-solar-system/ More details on Wasp 39b

Just for fun, I went back to see where SX was this time last year... and this post from Beccab showcases it all nicely. Frankly, I'd hoped that we'd have seen another SS launch in this time... but even without one, they've clearly accomplished a lot since then!

You need better friends!

I believe you are describing 'Tenured Faculty'

I got back into Satisfactory. Been enjoying it; but I'm now (back) at the endgame (Tiers 7-8). Sadly, my whole world has become 'debugging my stupid train network' mini-game. Grumble.

Yup. I've always found the underlying assumptions to be interesting in that. We've a major 'detector' problem, from what I can see. First off; most of the SETI search has been via radio telescopes, so the bias has been toward 'transmitting' (intelligent) life. I think it highly likely that with better detectors (Webb, maybe?) that we can see 'signs of life' (read: oxygen???) in atmospheres that could indicate nothing more complex than a ton of lichens and slime molds... but still, LIFE!!!! When you limit yourself to the search for other intelligences - we'd either be taking a glance into their past (radio signals from 2MASS 19281982-2640123 ('wow' signal)) which is 1,800 ly away or still waiting for them to reach us given the distance. My 'gut' instinct is that 'life' isn't that precious (we'll find it all over the place (panspermia)) - but intelligent life is likely to be fairly uncommon. Again though; with so many places to look, it's likely out there. = Likely to be similar processes. I think its cool to see the concentration of Titanium contrasting with the literal Rust red.

I think it likely that tidal forces on the planet / moon found in the habitable zone are critical. Similarly, a healthy magnetosphere - which could be related. The Moon may play a major role in maintaining Earth's magnetic field -- ScienceDaily The 'atmosphere' slice is a lot more difficult: the two leading theories are vulcanism / life (early atmosphere from outgassing via vulcanism, free oxygen via life) and accretion (bombardment)... but it's probably a combination of the two. There's theories (no 'proof') that tidal forces contribute to mantle elasticity which give rise to vulcanism via plate tectonics and that early single-cell organisms (esp. those that photosynthesize) gave off oxygen as a 'waste' product... but that also comet ices could have contributed to free water and thus oxygen in the atmosphere as well. Lots and lots of lucky coincidences. (But: you roll the dice often enough...)

The 174-megapixel image, which shows the moon's colors, craters and glowing aura in stunning detail, was first revealed on Reddit on Saturday. ... "The color in this image is real, but presented with increased saturation so it is easily visible to our eyes," he wrote. "The reddish tones demonstrate areas rich in iron and feldspar, while the bluish areas are spots where the regolith is rich in titanium. Oxidization from influence from Earth's atmosphere makes the colors appear like they do." McCarthy told NPR that the project is "assembled like a mosaic." (all above are quoted from the article) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moon-photo-two-astrophotographers-captured-most-ridiculously-detailed-picture/ Here's the Reddit link:

If we grab it out of space - it would be as a collectable. Would not need to be NASA levels of careful... Merely 'mover' levels of careful. 'That dent? Naw, it was there when we picked it up!'

So... Robo-cattle on the plains to keep up the soil health?

This one's about sustainability. The 'go meatless to save the planet' thing pops up occasionally... And it turns out not to be the panacea it's made out to be. It's actually a very balanced and good read https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/08/meat-veganism-climate-change-agriculture-environment/671200/

You know the guy with more dollars than sense? Perfect investment opportunity.

Phone warning: this image is huge. If you're on a PC and want to see the REALLY BIG image: https://web.corral.tacc.utexas.edu/ceersdata/press-releases/HighResolution/CEERS-NIRCAM-credit-220804.tif ...('you can't hear a picture?' ) And some hype:

You know, Carl Sagan had a far greater impact on my interest in space than watching the ships fly. Don't get me wrong - love the ships and everything that goes into spaceflight... but its what's out there I find interesting.

Doesn't that thing have to throw a rock at Mach 32 to get it to orbit?

I got all excited in '91 thinking that during a solar storm I'd get to see them in Seattle. Long cold night of drinking beers and staring at the sky... for nothing. ...well, I did see a shooting star. Long green streak across the sky. That was fun.

If you are into seeing the effects of the Solar wind, maybe spiced up with a dash of Coronal Mass Ejection, the next couple of of days could be for you. https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g1-g3-watches-17-19-august-2022 If you want less technical jargon and maybe a little more exciting language... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/solar-ejection-sun-earth-northern-lights-power-voltage-issues/ "cannibal" solar ejection heading straight for Earth could bring northern lights as far south as Illinois and trigger power voltage issues"

Let me add: sometimes you need to set really big goals for your teams to accomplish more than they thought possible... Even if you don't quite achieve the end state of the lofty goal - you might have 'intermittent progress' that makes you the industry leader. That is not failure.

I don't disagree with the gist of what you are saying... But the truth is - no one else is trailblazing right now. Won't lie... I want him to succeed with SS. Forecasting what that will mean is difficult. Could be we get a huge ship with potential no one really wants to purchase... Or... Something entirely new and unexpected (transformative) will occur. I'm hoping for the latter. . ('Mars' does not necessarily need to work for SS to succeed - if we only get 3-5 actual paid for missions per year in the first decade, that alone would be significant)

FTFY

The city removed all that years ago, saying it was old and scary - replacing it with the bland, generic and unfun stuff of today. The community revolt surprisingly worked. They brought it back (hence the plaque). I played on it as a kid - and my kids have enjoyed the fear of being 4 stories up in a rickety rocket that sways in the wind! https://savingplaces.org/stories/imaginations-lift-los-arboles-rocketship-park#.YvzfwaQpAwA

https://slate.com/technology/2022/08/nasa-uranus-probe-orbiter-lol-sorry.html