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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2023 18:55:18 GMT -5
Speaking of bears, it frustrates me that they don’t reside in Africa. Africa is such an interesting continent with so much fascinating wildlife, I wish they had bears. (I grew up with cartoons where bears were in Africa, so my illusions were shattered) For the longest time growing up I thought tigers were in Africa as well and had a similar sentiment when I found out they weren't. But agreed on the fascinating wildlife. The source of your picture is my beloved museum (American Museum of Natural History) that I could not tell you how many times I've visted in my life (my wife and I even used to live across the park from it in NYC and had a membership and would go there almost every week). The 2-story "Hall of African Mammals" was/is my absolute favorite for the animal dioramas (though the Asian and North American halls and many other exhibits are of course wonderful as well). I would still love to get to the Natural History Museum in London someday though, one of David Attenborough's always delightful documentaries was set there and it's been a goal ever since. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Mar 29, 2023 8:34:43 GMT -5
That reminds me of Brian Michael Bendis's AvX miniseries, in which Wolverine managed to kill a polar bear in Antarctica.
The poor critter was as far away from home as it's possible to be on our planet!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2023 8:38:13 GMT -5
That reminds me of Brian Michael Bendis's AvX miniseries, in which Wolverine managed to kill a polar bear in Antarctica. The poor critter was as far away from home as it's possible to be on our planet! I remember a gorilla (or something that looked like a gorilla) showing up in an episode of Scooby-Doo - that was set in South America. I blame The Jungle Book for geographic inaccuracies. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2023 8:39:08 GMT -5
Oh, and I remember a Wolverine comic where he was in Alaska - and crossed paths with a sheriff. I’m told there aren’t any sheriffs in Alaska.
Anyway, thread drift, I know. Sorry. I’ll share a science post when the next one comes along…
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2023 6:40:49 GMT -5
Saw a report on the news that the European Space Agency has sent a probe, the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, to explore, well, Jupiter’s moons.
Should arrive in 8 years, so let’s check back here in 2031 to see how they did!
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Apr 20, 2023 8:32:55 GMT -5
Saw a report on the news that the European Space Agency has sent a probe, the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, to explore, well, Jupiter’s moons. Should arrive in 8 years, so let’s check back here in 2031 to see how they did! In an EC comic, the probe would send back a message like "there is life on Europa!" and everybody on Earth would be dead following the Ukraine, Iran and Taiwan wars.  "Humans were capable of the best, but also of the worst... and so a brave little probe keeps sending back its message of hope to ears that no longer listen". |
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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 20, 2023 15:32:34 GMT -5
Saw a report on the news that the European Space Agency has sent a probe, the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, to explore, well, Jupiter’s moons. Should arrive in 8 years, so let’s check back here in 2031 to see how they did! In an EC comic, the probe would send back a message like "there is life on Europa!" and everybody on Earth would be dead following the Ukraine, Iran and Taiwan wars. "Humans were capable of the best, but also of the worst... and so a brave little probe keeps sending back its message of hope to ears that no longer listen". Somewhere, Al Feldstein is kvelling. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2023 6:48:23 GMT -5
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Post by Rob Allen on May 8, 2023 11:00:03 GMT -5
Oregon Public Broadcasting has an interesting podcast: All Science, No Fiction"We use whimsy, curiosity and fun to place a spotlight on PNW scientists and the work they’re doing in “All Science. No Fiction.” With a playful style and a focus on solutions, we’re here to share joy and wonder and to explore innovation that promises greater equity and quality of life to you and your neighbors." Recent topics: Northwest scientists look to soil microbes to fuel space ambitions It’s a moth, it’s a drone, it’s ‘Smellicopter’ Northwest researchers learn how Europa’s red veins formed, best way to bank bees and more |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2023 8:35:17 GMT -5
Interesting:
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 17, 2023 11:19:32 GMT -5
I know little about photography beyond how to operate a film camera, so this was pretty informative :
I had wondered why modern films showing rockets taking off, while clearly more detailed, showed such limitations as wobbling images and oversaturation.
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Post by EdoBosnar on Jul 19, 2023 4:52:37 GMT -5
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 19, 2023 5:49:42 GMT -5
Somehow I'm rooting for the mammal. Tribalism runs deep!
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Post by Calidore on Jul 19, 2023 7:59:58 GMT -5
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Post by driver1980 on Jul 29, 2023 4:36:00 GMT -5
On this day 65 years ago, NASA was established.
Does anyone here have the NASA app on their phone? I do. It’s great.
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