Now this is interesting. If accurate, this article explains how the global lockdown during Covid-19 actually affected the moon. Who would have thought?
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Redglyph
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If you ever wanted to see your mousepad more clearly, there's a solution.
nypost.com
Cheetos food dye turns mice transparent — and scientists say there’s a simple explanation
This is no puff piece.
nypost.com
Always knew my favorite snack would probably be my death someday.
Though Cheetos taste like crap after they altered the formula and taste.
Though Cheetos taste like crap after they altered the formula and taste.
Redglyph
proud GASP member
We have something like that, but it's another brand. Not bad, but definitely forgettable.
I never turned transparent, either. But if you eat the original, you might.
From a clinical diagnostic point of view this is good thing. From a radiology point of view: Hey, what's new?If you ever wanted to see your mousepad more clearly, there's a solution.
Cheetos food dye turns mice transparent — and scientists say there’s a simple explanation
This is no puff piece.
pibbuR who still knows a thing or up to two about CT and MRI scans. And ultrasound. And conventional x-ray (which BTW isn't nearly as cool).
Something Massive Is Shifting Deep Inside the Moon
NASA researchers believe that a layer of molten goo, which shifts and moves like ocean tides, sits between the Moon's mantle and core.
futurism.com
Scientists Detect Huge Caverns Under Surface of Moon
Scientists have come up with the "first direct evidence of an accessible lava tube under the surface of the Moon."
futurism.com
pibbuR who observes the latter reminds him of ultrasound examinations.
Redglyph
proud GASP member
Still related to the Moon:
www.nasa.gov
I've decided that, once they've finally settled it, I'll synchronize my clock with the lunar time standard. Because why not.
NASA to Develop Lunar Time Standard for Exploration Initiatives - NASA
NASA will coordinate with U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international standards organizations to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
www.nasa.gov
I've decided that, once they've finally settled it, I'll synchronize my clock with the lunar time standard. Because why not.
Redglyph
proud GASP member
Forget dinosaurs; snake is the new sexy.
www.thebrighterside.news
Colossal snake measuring over 50 feet long found in India
Scientists have unearthed the fossilized remains of an enormous snake, believed to be one of the largest of its kind ever found.
www.thebrighterside.news
Now for something larger, extant, but more distant:
The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is visible to the western sky after sunset.
en.wikipedia.org
pibbuR who hopes for a short lifting of the cover of clouds.
The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is visible to the western sky after sunset.
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) - Wikipedia
pibbuR who hopes for a short lifting of the cover of clouds.
The Sahara Desert has seen so much rain recently there is actual flooding in some parts.
www.independent.co.uk
Flooding hits Sahara Desert after extremely rare rainfall
Storms provided more rainfall than had been seen in decades
www.independent.co.uk
Earliest evidence of malignant breast cancer in Renaissance paintings
https://www.academia.edu/87430481/E...ignant_breast_cancer_in_Renaissance_paintings
pibbuR who would like to inform the watchers that by definition every cancerous tumor is malignant (but some are more "malignant" (aggressive) than others)
EDIT: It is of course impossible to be certain. But the anatomical changes on the left breast, especially the retracted areola, is highly suspect for breast cancer.
https://www.academia.edu/87430481/E...ignant_breast_cancer_in_Renaissance_paintings
pibbuR who would like to inform the watchers that by definition every cancerous tumor is malignant (but some are more "malignant" (aggressive) than others)
EDIT: It is of course impossible to be certain. But the anatomical changes on the left breast, especially the retracted areola, is highly suspect for breast cancer.
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Men have breast cancer as well, I once read, but apparingly nobody wants to realize that.
It's rare (less than 1 % of breast cancers), but I (more likely other doctors) certainly would suspect it if there was a painless palpable lump on site.
pibbuR who regards breasts in both sexes as nothing but slightly modified sweat glands
pibbuR who regards breasts in both sexes as nothing but slightly modified sweat glands
Thanks a lot, pib. I'm going to have a hard time getting that one out of my head.
One of my male cousins had breastfeeding cancer.
Always eager to please with factual information (it's true, they develop from sweat glands during embryogenesis)Thanks a lot, pib. I'm going to have a hard time getting that one out of my head.
pubbuR who realizes his head is full of useless knowledge
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A rare bird : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08114-4
A remarkable reconstruction of what was before Mexico town : https://tenochtitlan.thomaskole.nl
A remarkable reconstruction of what was before Mexico town : https://tenochtitlan.thomaskole.nl
Mathematical mystery of ancient Babylonian clay tablet solved
UNSW Sydney scientists have discovered the purpose of a famous 3700-year old Babylonian clay tablet, revealing it is the world's oldest and most accurate trigonometric table, possibly used by ancient mathematical scribes to calculate how to construct palaces and temples and build canals.
pibbuR who ain't sure what to think about this coming from down under (unless we're talking about Canada).