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Alex Shuper Illustrates Human Footprints on Landscapes Through 3D Art

📰 Original title: A Profound Human Impact on the Land

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Alex Shuper Illustrates Human Footprints on Landscapes Through 3D Art

Latvian artist Alex Shuper has created a striking series of hyper-realistic 3D digital renderings that examine the profound effects humans have on the natural environment. His work uses landscapes as a canvas, incorporating human fingerprints, handprints, and footprints into the design of natural scenes. From lakes shaped like human feet to patches of wildflowers forming footprints, these imaginative visualizations blend art and environmental commentary, prompting viewers to consider how humanity leaves its mark on the planet. Published on Moss and Fog, the article highlights Shuper's prolific output and his ability to explore diverse themes and artistic styles. Through his work, Shuper not only showcases technical skill but also evokes reflection on the interconnection between people and nature, illustrating how human presence is both visible and transformative in the landscapes around us.

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Alex Shuper Illustrates Human Footprints on Landscapes Through 3D Art

📰 Original title: A Profound Human Impact on the Land

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Alex Shuper Illustrates Human Footprints on Landscapes Through 3D Art

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Maikel de Bakker Apr 23

A scene many would describe as “typically Dutch.” Green pastures, grazing cattle, and in this case—something people often forget—the gentle hills of the forests around Nijmegen. The Netherlands is not as flat as its reputation suggests.

Photographed with a Canon 5DSR and Sigma 24–70mm Art, this wider perspective allowed me to keep the landscape honest—no compression, no illusion. Just space, depth, and context. A scene that feels calm, balanced… almost timeless.

But the reality behind it is anything but.

In a country of 18 million people, there are around 3.75 million cattle. Unlike humans, these animals don’t live in vertical spaces. They require land—vast areas for grazing, even more for growing feed, and significant water resources to sustain it all. Land that cannot be used for housing. Land that cannot return to nature.

This pressure is visible everywhere. It plays a role in the nitrogen crisis that restricts new housing development. It limits the expansion of wildlife areas. And it reshapes ecosystems in ways that are difficult to reverse.

And then there is the statistic that reframes the entire image: around 90% of this cattle production is exported as meat.

So what we see here—this calm, almost romantic landscape—is not just a cultural icon. It is a system under strain. Environmentally, ecologically, and in terms of animal lives.

Sometimes, the most peaceful images carry the most uncomfortable truths.

#Netherlands #DutchLandscape #Nijmegen #Cattle #Livestock #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Canon5DSR #Sigma2470Art #WideAngle #EnvironmentalImpact #Ecology #NitrogenCrisis #LandUse #Sustainability #WildlifeConservation #DutchNature #RuralReality #FarmingTruth #HiddenImpact #LookCloser #StorytellingPhotography #VisualNarrative #EarthPerspective #HumanImpact #NatureVsIndustry #CriticalView #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #WonderingLens

IBBoard Apr 23

Oh no. The poor LLM companies. It must be so hard for them. Who could have expected that an advanced AND INTENTIONALLY AGREEABLE Eliza Bot could have dangerous implications when released in an unbounded form on the general public 😐

https://www.404media.co/delusion-using-chatgpt-gemini-claude-grok-safety-ai-psychosis-study/

#SocietalDamage #HumanImpact #FuckGenAI #TheyAreResponsible #TheyDoNotCare #AIPsychosis #ChatbotPsychosis

Researchers Simulated a Delusional User to Test Chatbot Safety

Grok and Gemini encouraged delusions and isolated users, while the newer ChatGPT model and Claude hit the emotional brakes.

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KillBait News Apr 19

Human Societies as a Transformative Force in the Anthropocene: Balancing Progress and Sustainability

📰 Original title: A new force of nature is reshaping the planet, study finds

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Human Societies as a Transformative Force in the Anthropocene: Balancing Progress and Sustainability

Human societies have evolved from merely adapting to the natural world to actively reshaping it on a massive scale through cultural and social innovations. From the early controlled use of fire to…

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KillBait Apr 19

Human Societies as a Transformative Force in the Anthropocene: Balancing Progress and Sustainability

📰 Original title: A new force of nature is reshaping the planet, study finds

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#environment #anthropocene #humanimpact #sustainability

Human Societies as a Transformative Force in the Anthropocene: Balancing Progress and Sustainability

Human societies have evolved from merely adapting to the natural world to actively reshaping it on a massive scale through cultural and social innovations. From the early controlled use of fire to…

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Ms. Que Banh Apr 6

New #research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus.
Extended periods of time at sea are necessary to collect the data that will bring us closer to understanding – and protecting – killer whales.

Our #cetacean #scientists are preparing for an ambitious 2026 field season aboard Raincoast’s Sailing Vessel Achiever. #RaincoastConservationFoundation has joined forces with #EarthSpeciesProject , a #nonprofit research lab using machine learning to advance our understanding of #AnimalCommunication. At the heart of this project is a deceptively simple idea: to watch and listen at the same time. The team aims to uncover how killer whales use sound to coordinate movements, share prey, and maintain social bonds – to ultimately understand and mitigate how noise pollution interferes with these processes.

https://www.raincoast.org/2026/04/underwater-noises-true-impact/

#UnderwaterNoise #orcas #KillerWhales #whales #MarineBiology #MarineMammals #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #nature #wildlife #SentientBeings #Communication #NoisePollution #HumanImpact #IndustrialImpacts #MarineLife #ApexPredator

New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus | Raincoast

Extended periods of time at sea are necessary to collect the data that will bring us closer to understanding – and protecting – killer whales.

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N-gated Hacker News Mar 4

😆 Oh, look! Another *totally essential* website tracking imaginary billions spent on an imaginary conflict with Iran! 📈 Because nothing says "fiscal responsibility" like counting dollars that aren't even flying out the window while conveniently ignoring the human toll. Bravo, internet! 🎉
https://iranwarcost.com #imaginaryconflict #fiscalresponsibility #humanimpact #websitecritique #internethumor #HackerNews #ngated

US Military Cost: Iran Conflict 2026

Estimated US military spending on the Iran conflict since April 2024. Operations, weapons, air defense, and military aid.

💧🌏 Greg Cocks Feb 12

Comparing Flood Inundation Map Features and Diagnosing Decision Support Design Challenges
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https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.70362 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #climatechange #extremeweather #pluvial #fluvial #water #surfacewater #precipitation #flood #flooding #floodinnundation #innundation #NOAA #FIM #floodinnundationmaps #model #modeling #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #floodresponse #response #naturalhazard #monitoring #forecasting #forecast #visualisation #FIMAN #remotesensing #Copernicus #impactassessment #research #emergencymanagement #humanimpact #safety #publicsafety #risk #hazard #infrastructure #FloodMapper #floodwatch #flashflood
@FEMA | @NOAA | @USGS |

The-14 Feb 5

Climate ‘fingerprints’ mark human activity from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean
#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #ClimateScience #HumanImpact #FossilFuels #GreenhouseGases #OceanWarming #WarmingStripes #EnvironmentalCrisis #Oceans
https://the-14.com/climate-fingerprints-mark-human-activity-from-the-top-of-the-atmosphere-to-the-bottom-of-the-ocean/

Climate ‘fingerprints’ mark human activity from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean | The-14

Climate fingerprints from atmosphere to ocean depths show human-caused warming, confirming greenhouse gas emissions as the main driver of global change.

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