Wandering Adventure Party

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I mean… this is basically the same as “natural” scrolling. It’s what metaphor you’re using. Either you think of pushing up as “looking up”, or you see pushing up as if you’re rotating a physical camera forwards. So basically the question is if you imagine your camera as an actual object. That’s why planes often control that way, you’re rotating the plane that way rather than the camera, the object is right there so more people will mentally attach to it. Personally, I played in the era where this wasn’t always configurable, and can pretty quickly adapt to either, and sometimes even get mixed up where both feel unintuitive half of the time lol, but I usually defer to the “up to look up” setting, to prevent myself from getting mixed up like that when switching between games.

Shit, had we discovered this two decades ago, we might have been able to do something about global warming…

They’ve finally developed that spore drive?

Strange, but helpful. Keep that in mind the next time someone rants about funding shrimp on treadmills

Headline writers sure do know how to target an audience, don’t they? Here’s the real summary: “A new study from The University of Manchester has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes already being taught in primary schools.” So, the real headline should be: A study has determined that a particular, new program is no more effective than the existing programs.

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The statement highlights open science as vital for research, for connecting science with policy and society, and for tackling global inequality, while warning that its benefits are at risk as barriers to international collaboration grow. The SAB urged the global community to actively advance open science for the benefit of all.

Is sciencedirect.com a good source for reliable studies ? I found pertinent answers for some questions regarding pollution, and it is quoted by a few news outlet. Anyone having reasons not to use it ?

Navigating science careers: Strategic pathways for the future https://council.science/podcasts/navigating-science-careers/?utm%5C_source=rss&utm%5C_medium=rss&utm%5C_campaign=navigating-science-careers

Its not binary but it is strongly clustered into two groups with a small number of outliers from those groups.

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14 g it’s nearly exactly 1 US standard drink

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Consultancy: Analysis of reflective survey on experience in scientific organizations. Deadline: 24 September https://council.science/news/consultancy-analysis-of-reflective-survey/?utm%5C_source=rss&utm%5C_medium=rss&utm%5C_campaign=consultancy-analysis-of-reflective-survey

Ozone layer remains on track to recovery in coming decades WMO Ozone Bulletin says ozone hole in 2024 smaller than previous years Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol show benefits of science for global action Stratospheric ozone protects people’s and planetary health Continued atmospheric monitoring is vital […] “Forty years ago, nations came together to take the first step in protecting the ozone layer — guided by science, united in action,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. “The Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol became a landmark of multilateral success. Today, the ozone layer is healing. This achievement reminds us that when nations heed the warnings of science, progress is possible,” he said. To date, the Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of over 99% of the production and consumption of controlled ozone-depleting substances, which were used in refrigeration, air conditioning, firefighting foam and even hairspray. As a result, the ozone layer is now on track to recover to 1980s levels by the middle of this century, significantly reducing risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and ecosystem damage due to excessive UV exposure. […]

Welcoming the Young Academy Finland to the ISC Membership https://council.science/news/welcoming-the-young-academy-finland/?utm%5C_source=rss&utm%5C_medium=rss&utm%5C_campaign=welcoming-the-young-academy-finland

The key is that we need to get out of the cargo cult of credentialism and start refocusing on what schools in general are actually for: making sure individuals learn. Yes, this! I know people have always had this complaint, but it’s really getting bad out there now. People also need to learn how to learn.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on Cerro Pachón in Chile at 2,682 meters elevation, represents a revolutionary leap in astronomical observation capabilities[^1]. Set to begin operations in 2025, it will conduct the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), creating an unprecedented time-lapse record of the southern sky[^2]. Core Capabilities The observatory centers on the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope, equipped with the world’s largest digital camera - a 3.2-gigapixel device weighing 3,000 kilograms[^3]. This camera combines 189 individual charge-coupled devices (CCDs) that deliver data within seconds of capturing an image[^7]. The telescope’s unique three-mirror design provides an exceptionally wide field of view - 3.5 degrees in diameter, equivalent to about 45 full moons[^1]. Two of these mirrors, the primary (M1) and tertiary (M3), are crafted from a single piece of glass to enhance stability and rapid positioning[^1]. Scientific Mission The observatory has four primary scientific objectives[^4]: Understanding dark matter and dark energy Creating an inventory of Solar System objects Mapping the Milky Way Exploring transient phenomena like exploding stars and black holes Over its planned 10-year survey, Rubin will catalog approximately: 20 billion galaxies 17 billion stars 6 million Solar System objects 100,000 near-Earth objects[^1] Data Management The observatory will generate about 20 terabytes of data nightly[^6]. Three types of data products will be produced[^1]: Prompt alerts within 60 seconds of observation Daily processed images and catalogs Annual reprocessed data of the entire dataset “For the first time in history, the number of cataloged celestial objects will exceed the number of living people!” said Željko Ivezić, director of construction[^7]. Current Status The observatory achieved first light in April 2025, with system first light images released on June 23, 2025[^1]. Initial images revealed over 2,000 previously unknown asteroids and captured unprecedented views of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae[^1]. Public Access Unlike many observatories, Rubin will make its data widely available. “That’s a huge democratization of science,” notes Ivezić[^7]. The data will be accessible to professional astronomers, students, and the general public through various platforms and tools[^3]. [^1]: Wikipedia - Vera C. Rubin Observatory [^2]: Rubin Observatory - About [^3]: NSF - NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory [^4]: NOIRLab - Vera C. Rubin Observatory [^6]: AURA Astronomy - Vera C. Rubin Observatory [^7]: Science News - The Vera Rubin Observatory is ready to revolutionize astronomy

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