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Numlock News: January 18, 2024 • Stellar Streams, Tetrapods, Richard Feynman

Numlock News • 766 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🔬 Science Space Biology Data Privacy Astronomy Physics
  1. The National Baseball Hall of Fame faced a significant financial decline in revenue and attendance in 2022.
  2. Walmart's financial services became a target for scammers, leading to billions of dollars in fraud.
  3. Biologists are concerned about the extinction of tetrapod species, with around 856 currently missing and presumed extinct.
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The unlit space between the stars

lifeboat • 530 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Physics
  1. Darkness can reveal different kinds of understanding and truths that are often hidden in the light.
  2. The universe is much wilder and darker than we once thought, with most matter invisible and elusive like dark matter.
  3. Dark matter, although invisible, plays a crucial role in creating stars and light, showing that the source of substance and energy is found in the unlit spaces between things.

In cosmology, all our errors lean the same way. The implications are... interesting

The Egg And The Rock • 1650 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🔬 Science Cosmology Astronomy Evolution Theory Research
  1. In cosmology, our errors consistently lead us to underestimate the size and complexity of the universe.
  2. A major flaw in our approach may stem from an unexamined assumption underlying our theories.
  3. Shifting from a universe-as-rock paradigm to a universe-as-egg paradigm may help us better understand the universe's complexity.

446: ICE + Black Knight + Constellation, Meta, ARM IPO, Starlink & Cloudflare, Toyota, Novo Nordisk, Exoplanets, and Flipside

Liberty’s Highlights • 432 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
💼 Business Acquisitions Technology Film Nuclear power Astronomy
  1. Vacations are a skill that take practice to unwind and recharge.
  2. Meeting online friends in person can enhance relationships and bring new perspectives.
  3. Partnerships between companies like Cloudflare and Starlink aim to improve services for customers.

Last-minute gravitational wave predictions, June 28th 2023, hot damn

The Egg And The Rock • 589 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Physics Astrophysics
  1. Tomorrow there will be an announcement about predictions on gravitational waves from the International Pulsar Timing Array.
  2. Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime caused by accelerating masses; they're detected by length changes.
  3. The International Pulsar Timing Array uses pulsars and telescopes to hunt for supermassive black hole mergers, with the potential for groundbreaking discoveries.

An Astronomical Archaeology

Orbis Tertius • 86 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
💾 History Archaeology Astronomy Artifacts
  1. The Golden Records sent aboard the Voyager probes contain information for potential extraterrestrial encounters, including a map of our solar system.
  2. The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient device, was ahead of its time in predicting solar eclipses and movements of the sun and moon.
  3. Artifacts like the Nebra Sky Disc and Phaistos Disc offer unique insights into ancient astronomical knowledge through complex inscriptions and depictions.

STRAWBERRY MOON 2023

The Lunar Dispatch • 609 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Space Exploration Health
  1. The Strawberry Moon reached peak fullness recently, even though it was 98% full the next night.
  2. NASA has been trying to grow strawberries in space to provide astronauts with fresh produce and prevent psychological issues.
  3. NASA continues to support innovative projects to cultivate berries in orbit.

Links for 2024-01-12

Axis of Ordinary • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Astronomy Compute Psychology Ukraine
  1. AI advancements showcased in different domains like video models, AI glasses for the visually impaired, and AI-powered cough tracking apps.
  2. Exciting developments in astronomy with potential signs of life on exoplanets.
  3. Innovation in computing with faster nanotechnology, graphene spintronics, and Silicon Photonics breaking bandwidth limitations.

O-Day - Wormhole

Remote View • 216 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🔬 Science Physics Archaeology Chemistry Astronomy Materials
  1. The presentation shared experimental evidence about the operation of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
  2. Macro photography gave a first look at the sample and detailed study of the disruption zone.
  3. Speculation was made about the use of iron as a possible fuel, along with other metals, in a related process.

Mass Value Report for May 2023

Planetocracy • 137 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🔬 Science Space Exploration Astronomy Technology Research Innovation
  1. SpaceX has won the race to send mass to low Earth orbit, but the race to send mass to the lunar surface continues.
  2. Blue Origin's 'National Team' has been chosen by NASA to build a human landing system for the Artemis program, showing promise for future lunar missions.
  3. Analyzing mass value helps compare space development progress, like evaluating efficiency between Blue Origin's lunar lander and SpaceX's Starship system.

Action Potentials for July

Neurobiology Notes • 98 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🔬 Science Neurobiology Cryonics Astronomy Psychiatry
  1. Analysis of the Drosophila connectome reveals insights about neurotransmitters and information flow in the fly brain.
  2. Cell type annotations in the Drosophila connectome highlight the complexity and comparisons with previous mapping efforts.
  3. Developing a computational model of the Drosophila connectome provides insights into neural activity dynamics and behavioral predictions.

1517 Does Astronomy & Astrophysics: The Physics of Supernovas

1517 Fund • 121 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Astrophysics Physics Technology Energy
  1. Supernovas are powerful explosions from single stars that can outshine entire galaxies, impacting human understanding and progress.
  2. Advancements in astronomy and technology, like robotic telescopes and big data analysis, are revolutionizing our exploration of the universe.
  3. Nature's energy events, like neutron star mergers creating elements, are incredibly powerful and creative, shaping our world and existence.

A flicker in the dark

Cosmographia • 139 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🔬 Science History Astronomy Cosmology
  1. Time may seem vast when looking back, but in the grand scheme of things, it's just a fleeting moment.
  2. The universe started 13.8 billion years ago as a condensed point of infinite density.
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Sorry Folks There Aren't Any Space Aliens

Dilan’s Newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🔬 Science Space Physics Astronomy
  1. Science is not a religion, it relies on observations and experiments for truth
  2. The vastness of the universe and the limits of the speed of light make it highly unlikely for humans to ever come into contact with extraterrestrial intelligence
  3. Despite the fascination with space aliens, there is no scientific evidence supporting their existence or visits to Earth

JUICE: A Journey to the Icy Moons of Jupiter

Europe in Space • 98 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🔬 Science Space Exploration Astronomy
  1. JUICE mission to study Jupiter's icy moons is a world-beater showing European excellence in space exploration.
  2. JUICE will be the first spacecraft to perform various feats, like a lunar-Earth gravity assist and orbiting moons of another planet.
  3. JUICE spacecraft has a titanic effort in its creation, involving multiple countries and costing around €1.6 billion.

The State of UK Space

Planetocracy • 58 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🔬 Science Space Exploration Astronomy Government funding
  1. UK has a history of missed opportunities in developing indigenous launch capabilities
  2. UK space industry focuses on small satellites and lacks state support for larger projects
  3. UK could consider increasing contributions to ESA, seeking niche contributions to NASA, or developing heavy lift rockets for Moon missions

I still think it's very unlikely we're observing alien aircraft

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 22 HN points • 14 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Skepticism Physics Evidence Aliens
  1. Some think there might be alien aircraft on Earth due to the vastness of the universe and numerous reports.
  2. Eyewitness reports of strange aircraft are taken seriously and are difficult to explain.
  3. Old observations suggesting alien aircraft have been debunked, lack of conclusive evidence is a key factor against their existence.

Right Telescope, Wrong Name

Science Forever • 39 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🔬 Science Astronomy Inspiration NASA LGBTQ+
  1. The James Webb Space Telescope is a significant achievement recognized as Science's Breakthrough of the Year.
  2. The naming of the telescope after Jim Webb has sparked controversy due to his association with homophobia in the exclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals from NASA.
  3. The decision to keep the telescope's name despite its negative connotations has stirred criticism and disappointment.

QE, UAPs, Aliens and The Invisible War

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 29 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🔬 Science Physics Technology Military Astronomy Innovation
  1. After the Great Financial Crisis, defense spending has become a new form of quantitative easing, fueling an arms race and geopolitical tensions.
  2. Increased defense budgets across countries signal a shift towards investment in innovation and military capabilities.
  3. The emergence of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) raises questions about advanced technology, possible alien involvement, and the evolving nature of modern warfare.

I Saw a UFO and Cried

Pryor Questions • 3 HN points • 20 Sep 23
🔬 Science Space Astronomy
  1. The author mistook Elon Musk's Starlink satellites for a UFO while on a plane journey.
  2. Seeing the satellites made the author reflect on humanity's intrusion in the untouched night sky.
  3. Despite the disappointment, the author found some humor in the situation, mentioning seeing two 'UFOs' inside the plane.

The Very Large Telescope turns 25

Extrasolar Times • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Exoplanets Research Discoveries
  1. The Very Large Telescope (VLT) has been a key instrument in astronomy for 25 years, located in Chile's Atacama desert.
  2. The VLT has made significant contributions to exoplanet research, including direct imaging of exoplanets and their atmospheres.
  3. The VLT's advanced technology, like the ESPRESSO spectrograph, enables high-precision radial velocity observations to search for Earth-like exoplanets.

Planets on the BBC

Extrasolar Times • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Radio Education
  1. BBC Radio 5 live featured expert opinions on different types of planets
  2. The show covered terrestrial inner planets, giant planets, dwarf planets, and extrasolar planets
  3. The segment is informative and entertaining for astronomy enthusiasts