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Doug Bostrom Oct 9, 2024

The US is richer than ever but a few people are getting in the way with tax avoidance schemes etc.

So our lights go out.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/09/a-huge-loss-is-it-the-end-for-the-ship-that-helped-us-understand-life-on-earth?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

‘A huge loss’: is it the end for the ship that helped us understand life on Earth?

The Joides Resolution has contributed to our understanding of climate crisis, the origin of life, earthquakes and eruptions. But funding cuts mean it may have sailed its last expedition

The Guardian

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Doug Bostrom

It really needs to be remarked: --that-- is a joystick!

Photo: Helm of the first DPS (dynamic positioning system), aboard #ProjectMohole drilling barge _Cuss I_. Fritz Goro, Life.

Considering the evolving role of #DPS, the offshore drilling industry should be paying large royalties to #NSF. Which would solve the current problem, maybe?