“Rocket launches didn’t get Americans to believe in space travel, the media did,“ says author Walt Hickey. Hear the compelling story of how movies in the 1950s helped prepare the public for space travel, long before NASA was created. It’s “Your Mind on Movies” on Big Picture Science.

https://bigpicturescience.org/episodes/your-mind-on-movies

#podcast #science #movies

23andMe was hacked and DNA records of 7 million people were compromised. Originally they said it was 14,000.

They just sent out an innocuous sounding email about change in Terms of Service.

If you do not respond rejecting the change, you will give up the ability to be part of the class action lawsuits that are being filed, or take action in court against them.

They sent this out before they are notifying those whose data were breached.

Strongly recommend you opt out of the change.

#23andMe

We would be greatful if you could amplify our voice & let your followers know that the Auschwitz Memorial is present in #fediverse: @auschwitzmuseum

Every day we commemorate the victims & educate about the tragic human history of #Auschwitz.

Auschwitz is a place that shows where hatred, antisemitism and contempt for a fellow man led people decades ago.

It is also a place where we should reflect on our individual and collective responsibility for the world we live in.

Legitimately heartwarming. In 1920 a 6 y'old girl was bitten by a snake and a Royal Australian Navy ship was the closest medical help. At the time the RAN wasn't allowed to render medical aid to civilians, so the captain enlisted her on the spot so she could be treated. She was discharged after eight days of service.

https://www.navy.gov.au/customs-and-traditions/first-lady-fleet-trophy

Dear journalists: Twitter is now the platform of choice for right-wing extremists -- a platform where they are welcomed, promoted, and even in some cases paid by Musk's site.

Why, when there are real alternatives, is it still your site?

#journalism #ethics