Because of a peculiar effect velocity has on the appearance of the passage of time, our observations make it seem like time ran slower when the Universe was just a baby.
American Prometheus, the Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin.
I wanted to check it out before the movie comes out, and I highly recommend it for a very in depth view of his life.
I also recently finished On the Origin of Time, by Thomas Hertog, which I also recommend. It's about Stephen Hawking's final ideas and theories, told by one of his closest proteges. There are some incredible ideas in this book that I had never heard of before, and I'm a cosmology nerd.
Scientists have revealed a uniquely different image of our galaxy by determining the galactic origin of thousands of neutrinos -- invisible 'ghost particles' which exist in great quantities but normally pass straight through Earth undetected. The neutrino-based image of the Milky Way is the first of its kind: a galactic portrait...
Something about this line is so fitting for our times, it feels like the collapse of the spectacle. Trump, Kanye, Elon, over the course of the last year the fall of these personas mirrors the failure of the clothing line....
There's always the remarkable story of Rasputin's death. He was an advisor to Nicholas II of Russia, and refused to die after being poisoned, shot, and beat.
"The would-be killers first gave the monk food and wine laced with cyanide, however, when Rasputin seemingly failed to respond to the poison, they shot him at close range and left him for dead. In spite of these murderous measures, Rasputin revived shortly thereafter and made an attempt to flee the palace grounds, only to be intercepted by his assailants who shot him again and viciously beat him. They then bound Rasputin, who was remarkably still alive, and threw him into the freezing Neva River. His battered body was found several days later and it was reported that there was water in his lungs, indicating that he finally died by drowning."
It has since been reported that Suleman Dawood was actually very excited about going on the sub, and had been previously disappointed when he couldn't go the first time the dive was scheduled because he was only 17, so his mother was going to go instead. That dive was cancelled, he turned 18, and you know the rest.
Francesca Gino, a prominent behavioral science professor at Harvard Business School, has been accused of fabricating data in studies than span over a decade, and most recently in 2020.
New evidence strongly suggests that OceanGate’s submersible, which imploded and killed all passengers on its way to the Titanic wreck, was unfit for the journey. The CEO, Stockton Rush, bought discounted carbon fiber past its shelf life from Boeing, which experts say is a terrible choice for a deep-sea vessel. This likely...
Initially, I thought Stockton Rush couldn't be a total moron because he had a degree in aerospace engineering from Princeton, but having followed the college admissions scandal, we know what those degrees are actually worth. Crap.
Even worse, in the only third party testing that was performed, by the University of Washington, they rated the original iteration of the Titan only up to 9800 ft. As far as I can tell, Oceangate never redesigned the sub after that, and still decided to take people to 13,000 ft.
Also, given that Rush would brag about how cheap the original hull was, I doubt they fully replaced it when they noticed cyclic fatigue in the sub later. To me it looks like they did some kind of shoddy repair. And that's the Titan everyone ended up with.
It's going to rain all day where I am tomorrow. I had plans to go hiking, but that's not going to happen. I have some video games I've meant to start, but I'm trying to think outside of the box. what are your favorite (cheap or free) indoor activities. I'm up for any ideas
I do research for my outdoor hobbies. I enjoy stargazing, so when I can't go out, I'll look into good areas to go to next time, or look at new accessories to buy for my telescope.
please post any subsequent updates here unless they're huge happenings. i just woke up and half our news front page is updates which is nice but also A Lot and most of these don't have to be their own thread
"CNN has tracked Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Mozambique, Ukraine and Syria. Over the years they have developed a particularly gruesome reputation and have been linked to various human rights abuses."
They could make much more money if they only improved their current ad algorithm. I know a lot of people don't, but I actually click on ads and enjoy ads that are targeted to me, especially for clothing. I purchase things from ads on every social media site that I use, except for Reddit, because reddit does not show me ads for things that I like, and this despite me using Reddit more than any other site. For instance, Reddit show me ads for internet packages, instead of the latest book or or dress that I would like to buy.
I'm not sure why this is, Reddit should know my interests better than many of these other sites. If their ads are failing, and they aren't making money, it's their own fault.
I think the first time I had a lucid dream, it just happened. After that it became easier to think about it while falling asleep, and started happening more regularly.
One of my strategies is to think about pinching myself in my dreams before I fall asleep, then when I'm dreaming, I'll remember to pinch myself, and I start lucid dreaming.
I have a very vivid dream life, and I'm really happy to find this community and learn about others' experiences.
Time Appears to Have Run 5 Times Slower in The Early Universe (www.sciencealert.com)
Because of a peculiar effect velocity has on the appearance of the passage of time, our observations make it seem like time ran slower when the Universe was just a baby.
[Homemade] Chicken Piccata, tomatoes, and angel hair pasta
What are you reading this week? [7/02/23]
What book is currently on your nightstand?...
First 'ghost particle' image of Milky Way: Elusive neutrinos reveal a portrait of our galaxy unlike any before (www.sciencedaily.com)
Scientists have revealed a uniquely different image of our galaxy by determining the galactic origin of thousands of neutrinos -- invisible 'ghost particles' which exist in great quantities but normally pass straight through Earth undetected. The neutrino-based image of the Milky Way is the first of its kind: a galactic portrait...
Margot Robbie's Latest Press Tour Looks Perfectly Embody Barbie — Down to the Accessories (www.instyle.com)
I'm all for it. Is anyone else excited for the Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature release on July 21st?
Microscopic ‘Louis Vuitton’ bag sells for more than $60,000 (www.google.com)
It's so cute! And very technically complex as well....
OC Dries Van Noten SS24 is Fantastic (thesecondbutton.com)
This is a quick one. The premise is pretty much all there in the title.
Beate Karlsson's AVAVAV FW23 Collection Fell Apart (hypebeast.com)
Something about this line is so fitting for our times, it feels like the collapse of the spectacle. Trump, Kanye, Elon, over the course of the last year the fall of these personas mirrors the failure of the clothing line....
Taylor Swift Makes a Case for the Return of the Denim Skort (www.harpersbazaar.com)
Yea or nay on skorts?...
What are some events in recorded history that are extremely hard to believe, but without a doubt actually happened?
I've watched the Oversimplified Video and there was a bit about Wilmer McClean....
Human remains thought to be found in Titan sub debris (www.bbc.co.uk)
US medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed remains, the coast guard said.
Harvard professor who studies dishonesty is accused of falsifying data (www.npr.org)
Francesca Gino, a prominent behavioral science professor at Harvard Business School, has been accused of fabricating data in studies than span over a decade, and most recently in 2020.
OceanGate CEO Bragged About Using Expired Carbon Fiber to Build Doomed Sub (futurism.com)
New evidence strongly suggests that OceanGate’s submersible, which imploded and killed all passengers on its way to the Titanic wreck, was unfit for the journey. The CEO, Stockton Rush, bought discounted carbon fiber past its shelf life from Boeing, which experts say is a terrible choice for a deep-sea vessel. This likely...
what are your go to indoor activities?
It's going to rain all day where I am tomorrow. I had plans to go hiking, but that's not going to happen. I have some video games I've meant to start, but I'm trying to think outside of the box. what are your favorite (cheap or free) indoor activities. I'm up for any ideas
MEGATHREAD: whatever the hell is going on in Russia right now
please post any subsequent updates here unless they're huge happenings. i just woke up and half our news front page is updates which is nice but also A Lot and most of these don't have to be their own thread
🍿 Meanwhile, Moscow (lemmy.ml)
Russian Guards without any combat experience take up positions along the Kashirskoye Highway at the entrance to Moscow, waiting for Wagner columns....
Putin reported to have left Moscow for Tver. Russian officials have begun leaving the capital. Deputy PM Manturov reported to be in Turkey (fed.celp.de)
Russian helicopters battle Wagner mercenaries rolling toward Moscow (www.reuters.com)
Wow, looking back, these were some awful color choices on my part. What are some of your worst nail blunders?
Is this the beginning of the next tech bubble bursting?
Original take found on another forum....
Which bizarre historical mystery do you most want to uncover the truth behind?
Looking for history rabbit holes to fall into....
How did you discover lucid dreaming?
Did you have one spontaneously? Randomly read about it online? Are you one of those lucky people that have had them since childhood?