Barnard's Star the closest single star to the Sun, located about 6 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is a red dwarf star, significantly smaller and dimmer than the Sun. While the Alpha Centauri system, which is about 4.37 light-years away, is closer, Barnard's Star holds the title for the closest solitary star. In 2018, an international team of astronomers announced the discovery of a planet orbiting Barnard's Star, known as Barnard's Star b. This planet has a minimum mass around 3.2 times that of Earth, making it a super-Earth, and it orbits its star very closely—completing one orbit in about 233 Earth days. Its close proximity to the star places it in a cold region far from the habitable zone, as Barnard's Star is much cooler than the Sun. As for the possibility of more planets, additional studies and observations are ongoing, and it's possible that future research could reveal more about the system.

A recent study found that the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 caused the Moon’s surface to cool by 8-10 degrees Kelvin. Researchers believe this happened because the lockdowns reduced human activity, leading to fewer greenhouse gas emissions and less heat being trapped in Earth's atmosphere. As a result, less radiation from Earth reached the Moon, causing its surface to cool. This surprising discovery shows how changes on Earth can affect even the Moon. More research is needed to confirm this link.

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Inside the World's Largest Doomsday Bunker Community An Epic Humanitarian Project the size Of A city: 575 private bunkers with space for thousands in one of North America's safest locations: The decommissioned US Army Black Hills Ordnance Depot at Igloo, South Dakota; south of Edgemont, SD. Mankind has a continuing obsession with end of the world prophecies and judgement day. Any visible or invisible threat to life kicks our survival instincts into gear and we want to take action. The market capitalizes on this fear and pushes innovation and products that both feed and satisfy survivalism. I visited the Terra Vivos survival shelters in South Dakota last month. This former US Army Base was constructed in 1942 and was called the Black Hills Ordnance Depot. It served as an explosives and munitions storage and maintenance facility. The bunkers measure 27 feet in width and 60 to 80 feet in length. The foundation is made of 2 to 3 feet of reinforced concrete. The walls are 12 inches thick and have a trench running down the sides. The interior space is 13 feet tall at their highest point. This entire survival shelter project is headed by Robert Vicino who has a background in manufacturing and real estate. His son, Dante Vicino gave us a tour of the Terra Vivos site and took us to some unfinished and completed bunkers. The bunkers are completely off the grid. To make them livable, you have to consider 4 main utilities. Water, Sewage, Energy, Internet Access. They are structurally sound, so you don’t have to add any additional support or reinforcement. Soil in the area is stable unlike the clayey soil in Texas, so most of the 82 year old foundations are in great shape and don't have any cracks. The curved interior walls are made of board-formed concrete. You can still see the beautiful wood grain etched into the concrete. Working remotely is no longer an issue. Thermal mass of the 12 inch thick concrete walls store heat or thermal energy during the day and slowly release it at night when it’s cooler. It can be turned into a self-sufficient town with a supermarket, hardware store, bars and restaurants. I see a lot of similarities to Marfa which is a small desert city in West Texas. Marfa was also a military town in the 1940s but it was converted into a cultural hub by Donald Judd, a minimalist artist from New York City. It’s an over-ambitious plan. Out of the 800 bunkers on site, the Vivos company wants to convert 575 of them. So far, only 50 have been purchased. The lease plan prevents you from ever owning your bunker. The wildlife like cows and deer that roam the site often climb on top of the bunkers causing erosion of the soil and grass, and exposing the concrete. Since it’s not “underground” it’s not as safe as other survival shelters that are buried 3 to 10 feet underground. The company is catering to a small group of people. They warn of nuclear war, bioterrorism, anarchy, electro-magnetic pulses, solar flares, super volcanoes, etc. If they marketed their bunkers as a way to protect family, life and belongings, it might be more popular with a larger group of people. Remote location. In the event of a disaster, you’d need a private plane to take you to Provo, South Dakota. It only works as a survival shelter if you are permanently living there. The nearest hardware store is in Hot Springs, about 45 minutes to an hour away. Vicino’s contractors designed layouts, but I wasn’t impressed with the quality of their work. Contamination of the subsurface soil and water supply is a concern to some residents in the area. Long term effects of living in a concrete box with no sunlight are also problematic. It’s an exciting project with a lot of potential if a significant number of individuals move to the area. I don’t know what category these bunkers fit into. It’s not a luxury survival shelter, it’s not in a super-secure, secret location, it’s not conveniently located near a major city unless you consider Rapid City a major city; and it’s not underground. At best, it is an earth sheltered home or bungalow. I’m wary of it turning into a thriving community, unless their marketing strategy changes. https://rumble.com/v5gidwh-inside-the-worlds-largest-doomsday-bunker-community.html

How to avoid manipulation Manipulation can be sneaky, but you can work to avoid it with these strategies: Know the signs: People who manipulate often exhibit similar types of behaviors. Watch out for people who are overly friendly, make empty promises, or try to make you feel guilty, Be aware of your emotions: Most manipulation methods involve evoking strong emotions. “People who use manipulation often play on your emotions, but remember that you can’t let them control how you feel,” Stay calm: It can be important to have self-control and not lose your cool when dealing with manipulative people. “Don’t let them rattle you or get under your skin,” Draughn explained. Avoid personalizing: Even though manipulation can be hurtful, try to internalize that this behavior has nothing to do with you. “Manipulation has more to do with the other person and their inability to meet their own needs in a healthy way,” Listen: While it doesn’t feel good when someone attempts to manipulate you, being confrontational can inflame the situation. Drake suggested trying to listen with empathy so that you can identify their needs or wants. Respect your boundaries: After listening to the other person and feeling that you’re being manipulated, it’s important to hold healthy limits and boundaries in check. “If you respond respectfully, yet assertively, and [don’t] give in to the manipulation, over time, they will generally see you as someone their tactics don’t work on and will move on,” Tell someone you trust: It can be emotionally draining and hurtful to deal with someone who’s manipulative. Talking with a close friend or family member about what you’re experiencing can be healing. “Close friends and family can often give you great feedback and advice, and it’s helpful to have a listening ear when dealing with someone who manipulates,” https://psychcentral.com/health/tactics-manipulators-use-to-win-and-confuse-you#stages-of-manipulation

University of Tokyo - Scientists cool positronium to near absolute zero for antimatter research: https://phys.org/news/2024-09-scientists-cool-positronium-absolute-antimatter.html #Positronium #Positron #Antimatter #Spectroscopy #Supercooling #ChirpedLaser #LASER #Cosmology #Physics

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The Karen Quartets. Childless cat people have come out with a real winner of a song. It’s a hymn from the church of Kamala! It's not cool how they tried to camouflage the Black man. Do better! https://www.rightjournalism.com/video-these-progressive-boomers-sing-the-cringiest-hymn-of-praise-to-kamala-harris/