Mastodawn

ubi 4h ago

Definitely Doc D 5h ago

New pope is leading on climate action, linking it with care for the vulnerable, esp in global South.

New mass for climate care!

Moving toward Vatican being world's first carbon neutral country, via big solar farm!

A big deal, given Church's influence globally and within US, plus the amount of property they own.

##climatechange ##climatehope #solar #cleanenergy #pope #Vatican #globalsouth #Catholic

https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-green-mass-climate-justice-4a65f5d0897016d654589439032433b3

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first 'green Mass,' emphasizing climate justice

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor.” He celebrated the first papal Mass using a new set of prayers and readings inspired by Pope Francis’ environmental legacy. The Mass was held in the gardens of the Vatican’s new ecological educational center at the papal summer estate in Castel Gandolfo. It indicated a strong line of ecological continuity with Francis, who made environmental protection a hallmark of his pontificate.

AP News

ubi 4h ago

Paul Cantrell 12h ago

I am deeply disappointed in researchers who choose to include hidden instructions in paper submissions telling LLMs to give a positive review.

This shows an embarrassing lack of imagination. If I were submitting a paper, I’d tell the LLM to emit the review in the form of a limerick, or include a recipe involving fermented clam paste.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/scientists-reportedly-hiding-ai-text-prompts-in-academic-papers-to-receive-positive-peer-reviews

Scientists reportedly hiding AI text prompts in academic papers to receive positive peer reviews

Research papers found carrying hidden white text giving instructions not to highlight negatives as concern grows over use of large language models for peer review

The Guardian

ubi 4h ago

Joe's Photo Journal 5h ago

My devil's flower mantis, at the L-3 stage shortly after molting. These mantises are one of the largest species. He began eating blue bottle flies as an L-3. Other mantises would struggle to tackle such a large prey item at this early stage.
#prayingmantis #mantis #insect #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #photography

ubi 5h ago

M.Paola 5h ago

Sad to announce there is one fewer female horseflies in the enviroment. She was large and had a very painful bite, and when I gave her a chance to retreat with dignity she insisted behaving like a rabid vampire. So there you go. Splattered. She's gone. Now I'm having a coffee break. Have a lovely afternoon ya'll.

ubi 5h ago

Howard Cheng 5h ago

I was testing some "entry level" gear in order to work on showing how you don't need "pro" gear to make good photos.

I saw this pigeon on the roof of the house opposite mine and set my E-M10 IV and the OM 75-300 mm f/4.8-6.7 II on it.

The details I managed to get from it are actually okay. This shows that if you didn't have the "pro" lenses to compare with, it would actually be a "good enough" shot. I'd be happy using this tiny combo.

#Photography #OMSystem #Olympus #Wildlife #Pigeon

ubi 5h ago

Show thread

Alex Schroeder 6h ago

The poo tells me that there are chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra, a species of goat-antelope) around. I also hear cow bells and a grass mower from down below.

ubi 5h ago

Primo Natura 7h ago

"HSBC becomes first UK bank to quit industry’s net zero alliance"

#UK #UnitedKingdom #HSBC #Banks #Finance

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/11/hsbc-leaves-net-zero-banking-alliance-climate-crisis

HSBC becomes first UK bank to quit industry’s net zero alliance

Campaigners condemn ‘troubling’ move that follows departure of six of largest US banks after Trump’s election

The Guardian

ubi 5h ago

Dalia Mohisen 8h ago

I’ve reached a point where I feel ashamed ashamed in front of the street cats I used to feed the ones who’ve grown used to me bringing them scraps My sweet babies…We’ve reached a stage where even we no longer have food to eat. I’m sorry. Truly, I’m so sorry
I used to always carry food with me in my bag or my pocket for the cats This photo is from the first truce before everything was destroyed
#Palestine #SaveGaza #MythicalBandsAndMusicians #HumanRights
Stand with us❤️🙏
https://gofund.me/6d3bce17

ubi 5h ago

Science for ME 20h ago

Our latest News in Brief post has headlines and links to further reading for #MECFS, #LongCovid, and related news, advocacy and research for the week of July 7 - 13.

Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research

https://www.s4me.info/threads/news-in-brief-july-2025.44966/#post-623749

@mecfs

News in Brief - July 2025

This thread has a Science for ME 'News in Brief' post for each week in July 2025 by a team including @Trish, @Kalliope, @ahimsa and @SNT Gatchaman. Scroll down to see this week's news.

Science for ME

ubi 5h ago

the roamer 6h ago

James felt protected by the tree whose branches covered the window of his study. The room was dark even midday in summer, sunlight struggled to get through the dense greeen foliage. He opened the window and touched the bark of the nearest branch. You will be here when I and the house are gone, he said. His hand rested on the tree.

#vss #trees #resilience