BrainBridge, a neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup from the US, has claimed that they are developing the world’s first head transplant system. According to their website, it is “a groundbreaking device that will represent a landmark achievement in the fields of neuroscience, human engineering, and artificial...
Just went and saw it. It’s fine. An antidote to the usual marvel nonsense, but it’s just not in the same league as fury road. The green screen is a real problem though. Some of the shots look almost incomplete, like they’re placeholders for the real ones.
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Got a verbal diagnosis last month but still waiting on the report so I can try medication. In the meantime, the doctor told me to cut down on caffeine so now I’m even more scatter brained than usual.
Great that we can try something eventually, but the suspense is frustrating!
Took a drive out to a little town near Newmarket (Ousden) that seemed to be recommended as a stargazing spot. Top of a hill, hardly a cloud in the sky, sliver of a moon, and not even too cold. What a perfect night!
I’m not 5G enabled yet so theoretically 4G+ should be my fastest connection speed. However, on O2 I find that it’s effectively the same as having no connection at all, and often end up shifting down to 3G just to get some connection....
You know like the kind that go on a window or bathroom mirror or on the wall or in the shower. They need the atmosphere pushing down on them to work, right?
I’m curious to learn about places around the globe that have a significant amount of underutilized tourism infrastructure. In many cases, I suspect that governments are propping up unsustainable tourism operators or investing in tourism with a “build it and they will come” mentality....
Spent a couple of weeks in Uzbekistan last year and couldn’t recommend it more! Incredible architecture, fantastic people, fascinating history, … food.
Seriously though food is interesting if not my favourite, and you can find plenty of western options in Tashkent if you just want some KFC!
Just out of curiosity, I’m interested in understanding the experience of running a franchise as an “owner” of the location. I have no intention or desire to run one myself, yet I find it interesting. From the outside, it seems like a weird relationship in which you are the owner and not at the same time. You own the...
Been there, done that. Would not recommend. Space Pirate has nailed the experience. I paid a lot of money for essentially a job, and ended up selling at a loss just to get my time and mental health back.
That was back around 2010 so I’m sure it’s an even more difficult situation for franchisees today.
It was a national tech store, so had a few hundred locations around the country. I just had the one.
One of the big challenges was having little to no say in brand or supplier decisions etc. Specifically, we also struggled with paying inflated wholesale prices with the franchisee or then benefiting from volume rebates which weren’t shared. Really crushed our margins!
I suppose in a smaller chain you might be a little closer to the franchisor, and you might have some influence, but ultimately you’ll always be the little guy.
Six UK airports temporarily reintroduce 100ml liquid limit (www.theguardian.com)
Well this is all very sudden and mysterious. Presumably there’s something specific behind it but not clear what that might be....
World's first head transplant with robotic surgeons? Startup claims 'revolutionary' procedure (www.hindustantimes.com)
BrainBridge, a neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup from the US, has claimed that they are developing the world’s first head transplant system. According to their website, it is “a groundbreaking device that will represent a landmark achievement in the fields of neuroscience, human engineering, and artificial...
‘Furiosa’ Up In Smoke With $31M-$33M, Lowest Memorial Day Opening In Decades, Might Get Clawed By ‘Garfield’: How Worried Should Hollywood Be About Theatrical? (deadline.com)
Do we have someone on our side in the committee? O.o (StopKillingGames UK petition) (lemmy.zip)
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071www.stopkillinggames.com
Lauren Boebert gushes over "pretty" Donald Trump: He's not sleeping, he's praying! (www.lgbtqnation.com)
ADHD Women Community Check-In May 12-18: How Are You Doing? (lemmy.world)
Please share whatever you feel like sharing!
Euro bottles are so much better now (toobnix.org)
I know they’re supposed to be good for the environment but… God I hate those caps.
Is Carbon Capture Cause for Hope? a new facility to suck carbon out of the air shows why it's more complicated than that. (newrepublic.com)
Northern Lights could be visible in England and Wales as severe solar storm to hit overnight (news.sky.com)
The Northern Lights are set to be visible across large parts of the UK overnight as a huge solar storm is going to hit Earth....
Chinese zoo under fire after dyeing dogs to resemble pandas (www.nbcnews.com)
Two “panda dogs” in a new exhibit are actually Chow Chows dyed black and white, state media reported, citing zoo officials....
Does anyone else find that 4G+ on O2 is awful?
I’m not 5G enabled yet so theoretically 4G+ should be my fastest connection speed. However, on O2 I find that it’s effectively the same as having no connection at all, and often end up shifting down to 3G just to get some connection....
Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election | ITV News (www.itv.com)
Gender-specific toilets to be required in non-residential buildings in England (www.theguardian.com)
School leaders warn of ‘full-blown’ special needs crisis in England (www.theguardian.com)
10 years without an increase in funding for SEND pupils is outrageous. Austerity is very much alive and well.
Mayoral elections
I guess it’s time to vote. I mourn the loss of STV.
Emergency slide that fell off Delta plane washes up at home of lawyer whose firm is suing Boeing
independent.co.uk/…/boeing-flight-safety-delta-em…
Would suction cups work in space?
You know like the kind that go on a window or bathroom mirror or on the wall or in the shower. They need the atmosphere pushing down on them to work, right?
Thames Water collapse could trigger Truss-style borrowing crisis, Whitehall officials fear | Thames Water (www.theguardian.com)
Ohhh, yay 👍👍
The Millennial CAPTCHA (www.jwz.org)
Deportation flights to Rwanda will take off in 10 to 12 weeks, Rishi Sunak says (www.bbc.co.uk)
What destinations are experiencing "undertourism"?
I’m curious to learn about places around the globe that have a significant amount of underutilized tourism infrastructure. In many cases, I suspect that governments are propping up unsustainable tourism operators or investing in tourism with a “build it and they will come” mentality....
People that own/run a franchise, what's it like?
Just out of curiosity, I’m interested in understanding the experience of running a franchise as an “owner” of the location. I have no intention or desire to run one myself, yet I find it interesting. From the outside, it seems like a weird relationship in which you are the owner and not at the same time. You own the...