Paul Sutton @zleap@social.cleverlibre.org

How a Microbial Evolutionary Accident Changed Earth’s Atmosphere https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-microbial-evolutionary-accident-changed-earths-atmosphere
An extra membrane that once had digestive functions let marine microbes boost their yield from photosynthesis. Today, they’re responsible for locking carbon in the ocean and putting oxygen in the air.

"Kids these days are glued to screens. They don't play outside anymore like we used to."

Outside:
#carDependency #CarBrain #motonormativity

People who voluntarily get up before sunrise: what other kind of masochist shit are you in to?

"A description of advanced tips and tricks for effective Internet research of papers/books, with real-world examples." https://gwern.net/search

#stem #Science #health #USA

Scientists have developed a 'holy grail' molecule that kills all solid cancer tumours, leaving healthy cells unaffected. Can't beat that headline. Phase 1 human trial in progress

https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/01/cancer-cure-pill-treatment-scientists-19228101/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

"Search engines, ChatGPT, and other AI tools wouldn’t function without an army of contractors. Now those workers say they’re underpaid and mistreated" https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/07/ai-chatbot-human-evaluator-feedback/674805/

Several African countries are pursuing digital transformation ambitions. But concerns exist over the absence of appropriate policies across the continent to create a resilient and secure cyber environment.

https://theconversation.com/cyber-governance-in-africa-is-weak-taking-the-malabo-convention-seriously-would-be-a-good-start-209384

#governance
#digitaltransformation
#africa

@realTuckFrumper racism is NOT debatable. Slavery is NOT debatable. HISTORY is NOT debatable.

Two prominent #Michigan Republicans, including an unsuccessful candidate Trump supported for state attorney general, charged for allegedly plotting to seize #Election2020 voting machines. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/01/matt-deperno-daire-rendon-charged-in-election-machine-tabulator-case-2020-presidential-election/70496462007/

This is probably the most iconic spot on Skye to take a photo. But I had to get up at 3:30 in the morning to catch the Old Man of Store before sunrise.

This shot was taken with 28mm (cropt from landscape to square for insta) and f/8.0, ISO 80 with 1, 2 and 3 seconds exposure time for HDR.

#bluehourphotography #bluehour #blue #sunrise #longexposure #photography #landscape #nature #bluehourphoto #nightphotography #hdr #scotland #scotlandexplore #isleofskye #scotlandhighlands #outdoors

Ugh

"What is happening in the Atlantic Ocean to the AMOC?" https://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2023/07/what-is-happening-in-the-atlantic-ocean-to-the-amoc "The AMOC is now weaker than any time in the past millennium" 😳

JUST IN: Trump Allies Hit With Felony Charges For Tampering With Voting Machines in 2020 https://www.mediaite.com/trump/just-in-trump-allies-hit-with-felony-charges-for-tampering-with-voting-machines-in-2020/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

@Jarska96 @rolle Not sure if it was, but it certainly led me over here and I like it here wayyyyy better than there or Zuck’s playground.

Looks like #mushtodon season started for me today. Taken under a yew tree in a remote Gloucestershire churchyard.

#nature #mushroomspotting