Morgan Donner modeled 500 years of hairstyles, starting with the year 1500 and moving forward century by century.Lori Dorn (Laughing Squid)
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Kankōji Temple in Minamiuonuma, Japan
Take a lick of the legendary homemade miso paste that protected this Buddhist temple’s scrolls from a fire centuries ago.#temples #buddhism #section-Atlas
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Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always there
https://theconversation.com/teenagers-turning-to-ai-companions-are-redefining-love-as-easy-unconditional-and-always-there-242185?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Young people have led makeovers of the concept of love before. But relationships with AI chatbots leave out the compromises and effort of real relationships.The Conversation
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Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
A bold little flycatcher of mid- to high-altitude forests with a flashing black-and-white tail. Male is brown above with a black face, white eyebrow, and orange throat patch (gorget). The female is essentially a faded version of the male with a dark gray face and a pale, largely unnoticeable gorget. Usually perches at middle levels, sallying from its perch to catch flying insects. Often joins mixed-species feeding flocks.
Link: ebird.org/species/rugfly1
Photo Location: Thailand
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#ITByte: #PhysicalAI is a rapidly developing field that focuses on enabling AI systems to interact with and understand the physical world.
It goes beyond the digital realm of data and algorithms, aiming to bridge the gap between AI and the tangible environment around us.
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Physical AI is a rapidly developing field that focuses on enabling AI systems to interact with and understand the physical world.Knowledge Zone
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500-year-old Transylvanian diaries show how the Little Ice Age completely changed life and death in the region
Tapping into ‘society’s archive’, researchers have examined written sources from the 16th century that chronicle famine, excessive flooding, and plagues in what today is Romania
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#paleoclimatology #climatedata
People have been recording local climates for centuries, chronicling hot and cold periods as well as resulting floods, famines, and fatal diseases.EurekAlert!
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An innocent-looking golden retriever named Luke quite hilariously freezes in place when caught stealing his human's food off the counter.Lori Dorn (Laughing Squid)
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#KnowledgeBit: #DarwinDay is a celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809.
Know more about Charles Darwin and his theories. #Evolution
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Darwin Day is a celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809.Knowledge Zone
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Love reading the “what to plan in February” posts from people who live in far warmer regions than I.
Like sorry, the last frost date around here is late May. There will be nothing going in the outside ground in February, unless it needs cold stratification.
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Sonnet 043 - XLIII
When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see,
For all the day they view things unrespected;
But when I sleep, in dreams they look on thee,
And darkly bright, are bright in dark directed.
Then thou, whose shadow shadows doth make bright,
How would thy shadow's form form happy show
To the clear day with thy much clearer light,
When to unseeing eyes thy shade shines so!
How would, I say, mine eyes be blessed made
By looking on thee in the living day,
When in dead night thy fair imperfect shade
Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes doth stay!
All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me.
bot by @davidaugust
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The Mystery of the World’s Oldest Writing System Remained Unsolved Until Four Competitive Scholars Raced to Decipher It
In the 1850s, cuneiform was just a series of baffling scratches on clay, waiting to spill the secrets of the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia
By Joshua Hammer
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Austen Henry Layard at PG:
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Project Gutenberg offers 75,179 free eBooks for Kindle, iPad, Nook, Android, and iPhone.Project Gutenberg
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Lilies in the “true lily” and “daylily” families are very dangerous for cats.Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA)
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Waterfall in Noarre, Pyrenees
#WaterfallWednesday
#Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #LandscapePhotography #Landscape #Nature #Photography #Mountain #Hiking #Pyrenees
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excited to share the TNR zine ive been working on with the help of some others in the cat rescue community!
please give it a look if youre at all interested in helping free roaming/community cats, or pass the link along to others who might want to get involved!
thanks :>
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Time For 9 o'clock #HashTagGames hosted by @paul
Let's play!
#PetProverbsAndIdioms
#HashTagGames
How to play: Write something, Use the HashTag, Toot/Post and Repeat!
An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning that's different from the literal meanings of the words in the phrase. For example, "Piece of cake" would mean "Something is easy to do"
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@Alien_Sunset Thank you for tagging me!
I don't think I have a good recommendation here, but I am more than happy to pass along the request.
@dandylover1 Good luck!
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#OnThisDay Birth Anniversary of former US #President Abraham Lincoln (1809). Lincoln led the nation through the #CivilWar.
Birth Anniversary of English #Naturalist, geologist and biologist Charles #Darwin (1809) - best known for his contributions to the science of #Evolution.
Today is International Day against the Use of #Child #Soldiers - also known as #RedHandDay.
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The #Eddington-#Chandrasekhar #Confrontation : Medium
8 ways to achieve your #Creative #Goals in #2025 : Misc
How the brain cleans itself during deep sleep ($) : Nature
Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks
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The #ChandrasekharLimit is the maximum mass of a white dwarf star, approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun.
Beyond this limit, the star's core can no longer support itself against gravitational collapse, leading to the formation of a #NeutronStar or #BlackHole.
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The Chandrasekhar limit is the maximum mass of a white dwarf star, approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun.Knowledge Zone
#Sleep is crucial for #Brain function, allowing it to consolidate memories, process information, and clear out toxins.
Lack of sleep can impair cognitive abilities, mood, and increase the risk of neurological problems.
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There are two main categories of sleep stages: Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.Knowledge Zone
From the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius. While the main scene depicts the apotheosis of Antoninus and his wife Faustina, the side panels (of which this is one) depict the decursio equitum performed at the funeral. Riders appear to move in a ring around the praetorian guard at the centre.
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Black-chested Fruiteater
Scarce fruiteater found in cloud forest along the east slope of the Andes in Ecuador, southern Colombia, and northern Peru. Male has a solid black hood that is not bordered by yellow on the neck. Female is mostly green with yellow streaking on her belly. Yellow eyes and dark legs are also useful features in both sexes to separate them from similar species. Feeds on berries at middle to upper levels in the forest. Gives very high-pitched whistles, some very short and others long and drawn out.
Link: ebird.org/species/blcfru1
Photo Location: Ecuador
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I love my little indoor garden. In my isolated life, my plants are my only tactile contact with other living things; they're good for my spirits and mental health.
However, I'm not producing food in meaningful quantities. It's a joy-giving hobby, nothing more.
If anyone has successful set up indoor gardens to produce significant amounts of food, I would love to hear about what you're doing. My stress would be lower with a bit more food independence.
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I have to make the obligatory @tinker hydroponic lettuce mention.
They put together a "set it and forget it" lettuce bin using the Kratky method and detailed everything - from assembly to "harvest point", in a thread here: infosec.exchange/@tinker/11216…
(Tinker if you see this, I still have to try again using coconut coir!)
Attached: 1 image My "Single-Unit Hydroponic Grow Bin" 2.0 This thread will show how to build the grow bin and then follow along for six weeks as the example veggies grows. (This is an upgrade from my proof of concept found here: https://infosec.Infosec Exchange
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@enqfila - Let me know if you need any help. I've got lettuce and leafy greens and herbs down. I'm currently building out some simple snap pea and similar builds. I have plans for fruit bearing, tomatoes, and peppers, etc., but have not bought the the float valves yet.
....I should do that...
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Ready for #accessibility automation that’s not just 3 axe-cores in a trench coat?
assistivlabs.com/articles/asan…
Before partnering with Assistiv Labs, Asana’s accessibility team generally grouped testing into two categories: automated and manual.assistivlabs.com
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Tidal Pools & Sandbars
This is a photo of a beach at low tide. In the center, a shorebird stands in a tidal pool. It appears to be a willet.
If you're having one of those days and feel like you need an escape, take a moment to click the link below. You'll immerse yourself in a world of birds and other wonderful things:
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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #shorebird #ocean #beach #TidalPools #sandbars #landscape #seascape
This is the website of Coy Pearson. Shop for nature art, wildlife art, bird art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. Retired soldier.Coy Pearson - Official Website
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#animals #pets #dogs #cool #Pennsylvania
Welcome to dog college, where search-and-rescue dogs are trained to have fun
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From disaster response to disease detection, these canines choose their own career paths.Lauren Leffer (Popular Science)
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What kind of exercise do cats need? - Dear Pammy at Way of Cats wayofcats.com/blog/what-kind-o…
“Cats and exercise” can be a misleading term when we think of it as a human does. What cats need are “activities.”
#TheDivineQueen #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfTheFediverse #Catstodon #CatLovers #CatAppreciators #Humane #Rescue
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Researchers found that most birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent – meaning they absorb light through their bodiesNicola Davis (The Guardian)
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Has anyone thanked the #dogs and #cats of social media lately? All the #animals we make friends with need thanking, and fresh treats.
I need your pets to know they are doin great work, existing, being cute or adorably ugly as they may be.
There are only so many things right with the world today, and I have some hope at least #pets are some of the brightest of those things.
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Research shows happiness levels have bounced back post-Covid, although depression also remains more commonNicola Davis (The Guardian)
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I'm having fun making kitty collages 😁
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🌸 Quench your thirst with the sweet, berry goodness of our #Hibiscus Berry Rooibos Loose Leaf #Tea - #CaffeineFree. This delightful blend features organic hibiscus flowers, rosehips, orange peel, rooibos, and natural flavors of blueberry, passionfruit, and mango.🫖
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The countdown to Google I/O begins now! Join us live on May 20 and 21 from Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at io.google. At I/O, you’ll learn more about Google’s newest products, technologies and innovations in AI.Google
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Juba Weaver
A fairly small, compact weaver with a large bill. Breeding males are colorful, with a black head, a red eye, a rufous chest, and a yellow belly and back. Females and non-breeding males are dull olive-gray with pale buffy underparts and a pale patch at the base of the otherwise black bill. Found very locally in riverside thickets in dry country, often in small flocks. Similar to Black-headed and Golden-backed Weavers, but separated by range. Females and non-breeding males can be cautiously identified by the pale patch on the bill and by the overall size and shape. Vocalizations are typical of weavers: “chik” notes and a scratchy “radio static” song.
Link: ebird.org/species/salwea1
Photo Location: Ethiopia
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In an opinion piece for The New York Times, comedian Hank Azaria wondered if AI could replace the voice work he does for "The Simpsons".Lori Dorn (Laughing Squid)
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I just noticed something quite interesting. The Home, Notifications, and Mentions feeds are quite different in TweeseCake and TWBlue, with the latter being quite behind. I'm not sure why. Maybe, they use different methods of retrieving information from Friendica or are set to do so at differing intervals.
I appreciate it, it means a lot! 😁
like I said, his family knows/is doing a lot already, but I can ask if the need any more info.
it's just so frustrating to watch, you know?
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What a wonderful merit vs. ideology dialog.
Well, as far as I remember my history lessons, the world always belonged to the people who adopt merit. Ideology is the goddess of the mediocracy.
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english.radio.cz/beavers-build…
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Beavers build planned dams in protected landscape area, while local officials still seeking permits
Radio Prague InternationalLea de Groot TZ+10
in reply to Calligrafae • • •I've updated the original with a better link 😀 Thanks for pointing it out!
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Unknown parent • • •@david I see this
Peter N. M. Hansteen
in reply to Lea de Groot TZ+10 • • •Beavers save Czech taxpayers £800m by flooding ex-army training site
Guardian staff reporter (The Guardian)