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This is amazing. Didn't expect to understand a seal's POV, but here we are. This is the kind of stuff I'm here for.

I think it’s incredible how seals experience the world.

Many of the deep-diving seals can go blind during their lifetime and live just fine.

Round whiskers flap around in the water and create their own turbulence, but the specific whisker shape they have cancels turbulence, so they can pinpoint trails of turbulence from prey. Other places to see my posts: INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / ETSY / KICKSTARTER

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Moon Mountain Named After Melba Roy Mouton, NASA Mathematician

Award-winning NASA mathematician and computer programmer Melba Mouton is being honored with the naming of a mountain at the Moon’s South Pole. Mouton joined NASA in 1959, just a year after the space agency was established. She was the leader of a team that coded computer programs to calculate spacecraft trajectories and locations. Her contributions were instrumental to landing the first humans on the Moon.

She also led the group of "human computers," who tracked the Echo satellites. Roy and her team's computations helped produce the orbital element timetables by which millions could view the satellite from Earth as it passed overhead.

The towering lunar landmark now known as “Mons Mouton” stands at a height greater than 19,000 feet. The mountain was created over billions of years by lunar impacts. Huge craters lie around its base—some with cliff-like edges that descend into areas of permanent darkness. Mons Mouton is the future landing site of VIPER, our first robotic Moon rover. The rover will explore the Moon’s surface to help gain a better understanding of the origin of lunar water. Here are things to know:

Mons Mouton is a wide, relatively flat-topped mountain that stretches roughly 2,700 square miles

The mountain is the highest spot at the Moon’s South Pole and can be seen from Earth with a telescope

Our VIPER Moon rover will explore Mons Mouton over the course of its 100-day mission

VIPER will map potential resources which will help inform future landing sites under our Artemis program

The VIPER mission is managed by our Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. The approximately 1,000-pound rover will be delivered to the Moon by a commercial vendor as part of our Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, delivering science and technology payloads to and near the Moon.

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Videos that explain the technology that was used to land on the moon

About the Saturn V rocket

Description of the components based on the recollections of Apollo engineer Luke Talley (58 min.):

How NASA built the rocket that went to the moon (10 min.):

Saturn V rocket story documentary (52 min.):

About the Saturn V computer

About the computer that steered Saturn V feat. Apollo engineer, Luke Talley - general (12 min.):

Linus from Linus Tech Tips asks Apollo engineer Luke Talley more in-depth questions about the Saturn V computer (14 min.):

About the Eagle module's computer

Computer historian Robert Wills explains the AGC (Apollo guidance computer) that steered the Eagle module to and from the moon and prevented them from crashing - more interesting than it sounds (1 h 21 min.):

#moon landing #nasa #apollo #saturn v #history #reference #Youtube

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Accept what you have no control over. You have no control over your past, the circumstances that brought you here or others' actions, but you have control over your words, your actions and, more importantly, how you think about things. You can choose to face these things in a constructive way and take responsability for your life.

Do not blame others or hold on to bad feelings. Forgive what you can. Not for others' sake, but for your own. Instead, make sure you learn the right lessons. It is surprisingly easy to learn the wrong lessons. Do not be either naive or pessimistic, but try to see things as clearly as possible. To learn the right lessons, you have to be committed to do a lot of introspection and question your assumptions.

Remember that there is no way to teach all this to others. It can potentially be very frustrating if you forget this simple fact: you can be present and listen, but ultimately, we all have to be willing to do the work. Some never will. It is not your place to judge others' path. If they actively try to cause harm to you repeatedly, remove yourself from their path and wish them well.

You are the master of your words, your actions and your thoughts. This means you can choose to build the best life possible step by step.

You have to think about what this means to you and make choices accordingly. You have to start prioritizing your fundamental needs and your vision in everything you do, because no one else will. This does not mean not helping others or being an egoist. It means only accepting these requests when you are truly able and willing to give them your all. There is such a thing as being too hard on yourself. Remember to always treat yourself with the utmost kindness. Of course, you should always extend this kindness to others.

#life lessons

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Countries whose economy stagnated or contracted (least to most): Italy, Greece, Belarus, Russia, Turkey.

This is either due to mismanagement or, conversely, it helped the rise of populist authoritarians. Some countries with authoritarian tendencies are notably missing, but there is an interesting correlation, which is worth looking into.

Economic growth in Europe over 10yrs

#europe #economic growth #maps #authoritarianism

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In favor: Eastern European countries (pro defense/EU), Southern European countries (pro EU), countries that have been attacked by Russia recently (Ukraine and Georgia).

So-so/lukewarm: Countries with Germanic languages (depending on the country, it's due to strong Atlanticism or post-war pacifism), some Central European countries, neighboring countries that don't want to provoke Russia (Moldova, Belarus and maybe Finland to a lesser degree).

My take: NATO is currently enough to deter a larger European invasion. It's worth remembering that NATO has nukes in Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherland and that the UK and France also have their own independent stocks. However, crucially, the US can't keep shouldering the burden and (depending on the administration) they might not always be a 100% reliable partner. They might want different things from Europe or even not intervene if they elect an isolationist president.

The immediate outcome of the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia is that European countries are investing more in defense and rethinking their energy infrastructure, which needed to happen anyway. Also, there are already joint missions, a European defence college and even joint procurement plans. Joint missions like what is going now is a great idea, especially when countries get to opt out. No need to make a joint European army for that.

A joint army might mean that Europe is turning into a United States of Europe. While Southern European countries might be in favor of that, I understand how the Northern countries would not.

Fundamentally, it comes down to what you want Europe to be. Some prefer it to remain an extended trade block with a social dimension, while others would like to see an ever closer union and eventually a country. Frankly, I don't see how the latter option would be in the cards, since a lot more progress would need to happen (i.e. at least decades of shared visions and integration).

“Would you like the European Union to form a joint army for all member states, in addition to national armies?”, 2022.

by u/flyingdutchgirll

#NATO #CSDP #politics #EU army

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this whole scene deserves to be played out in full

#superman #good cop bad cop #batman #unexpected #hilarious

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Well spotted!

Honestly part of why Clois fuckin rules is because it's a reverse Hallmark movie plot. Small Town Boy moves to the Big City and learns to appreciate the fast pace and commotion while falling in love with a Competent Career Woman and deciding to stay in said big city for the rest of his life.

#clois

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“Let the water settle; you will see the moon and stars mirrored in your being.”

— Rumi

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Looking at the European countries who last granted women the right to vote, it's not the ones you'd expect, but it tells you a lot about how socially conservative each country is. I am horrified by Switzerland only introducing full voting rights in 1990.

Swiss German might as well be a completely different language. Even understanding German semi-fluently, I only pick up a few words here and there 😅

When did women get the right to vote in Europe?

by loverofgeography

#switzerland #voting rights #history #gender equality

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Based on this story, it's my spirit animal :D

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Lula did most to fight deforestation, while it rose during Bolsonaro.

Deforestation of the Atlantic rainforest

#elections matter

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Things I Have Learned So Far...

My time will come

I will need to put in effort so see my desired result

Reading books is one of the best decision I have made as an adult. There is a book for everything.

When sad or worried speak to a voice recorder

My life is unique

It takes 5 minutes to exercise

I am most fulfilled when I prioritize myself

Being kind has opened more doors for me

A mix of structure and spontaneity leads to a better life

Cooking is the best form of self-love

Gratitude journal increases my confidence

The dots eventually connect

Curiosity is my strength

Being a good storyteller has taken me far

Nature is my best friend

Having a pet makes you feel loved

Human connection is irreplaceable

Fear can be overcome

Courage is the most urgent skill to have

I have never benefited from desperation

#helpful

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In honor of Stan "the Man" Lee (1922-2018), co-creator of Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Hulk, Galactus and thousands of other characters.

#stan lee #marvel comics #my art #fantastic 4

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In honor of Jack "the King" Kirby (1917-1994), co-creator of Captain America, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor, Galactus, Darkseid and thousands of other characters.

#jack kirby #drawing #my art #marvel comics #dc comics #fantastic 4

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The Pacific Ocean is huge.

#different point of view

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https://linktr.ee/grantdraws