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Draw a horse, watch it run!

This site, gradient.horse, is an indie art project where users can draw horses and watch them run across a gradient background. The site uses Artificial Goose Intelligence to analyze and filter horse drawings, with options to view non-horse drawings or support the project through donations or merchandise.

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Anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 years

A new book and podcast delve into the history of the 1 in 12 Club in Bradford, a venue that has used community and artistic passion to combat poverty and grim politics for 45 years. Founded in response to high unemployment in the early 1980s, the club has remained a hub for left-wing political meetings, gigs, and various activities, fostering an inclusive and egalitarian atmosphere. Despite ongoing challenges, the club continues to thrive as a vital part of Bradford's cultural resistance.

/technology

Jan 12th

China Launches World's First 'Floating Power Station'

China has launched the world's first 'Floating Power Station', the S2000, a megawatt-class high-altitude wind power system designed for urban skies. This innovative system soars over 2,000 meters above cities, harnessing winds too high for traditional turbines. It can generate enough electricity to power a family of four for over a month or fully charge five Tesla Model 3 Long Range EVs. This technology represents a significant step towards cleaner and more affordable renewable energy.

/offbeat

Dec 20th

Santas and elves rob Montreal grocery store to ‘give food to the needy’

A group called Robins des Ruelles, dressed as Santas and elves, robbed a Montreal grocery store to highlight the cost of living crisis. They distributed the stolen groceries to the needy and criticized grocery companies for profiteering. Metro, the grocery store owner, condemned the theft and noted their efforts to donate food and money to food banks.

/science

Dec 14th

China Planted 78 Billion New Trees—but that extra foliage is shifting more precipitation to some areas while drying out others

China's reforestation efforts, which planted 78 billion trees since 1981, have significantly altered the country's water cycle. A study found that increased vegetation has led to more precipitation in some areas while drying out others, primarily due to higher evaporation and transpiration. This shift has particularly affected the eastern monsoon region and the northwestern arid region, which together cover 74% of China's land area. The study emphasizes the importance of considering these hydrological changes in future reforestation projects to ensure sustainable land and water management.

/news

Nov 12th

Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war

Wealthy tourists allegedly paid to be able to shoot human beings. Perhaps killing wildlife wasn't enough for them.

/science

Nov 4th

Production of protein from thin air to undergo testing onboard the International Space Station

Solar Foods has partnered with OHB System AG, a European space and technology company, to develop a small-scale Solein® gas fermentation technology pilot for testing on the International Space Station, funded by the European Space Agency. The project, HOBI-WAN, aims to create a prototype suitable for zero-gravity operations, with the potential to become integral to human space habitats. The collaboration with OHB leverages their expertise in space environments and safety, aiming to verify the technology's efficacy in space and explore sustainable life support solutions for future space missions and Earth challenges.

/food

Oct 22nd

Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over

Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"

theguardian.com

/technology

Oct 16th

Infrastructure of a Scam City

DeFi / Crypto - A digital iron cage in Myanmar’s scam cities - $10 billion stolen from victims, 100K trafficked into forced labor, and dozens of Starlink dishes on rooftops across the compounds power the satellites, crypto flows, and AI scams that keep modern slavery...

rekt.news

/finance

Oct 15th

Trump accuses China of an "Economically Hostile Act" for not buying soybeans

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Trump Accuses China of Economic Hostility Over Soybean Refusal, Threatens Cooking Oil Trade Cutoff - Featured Image

x.com

/politics

Oct 14th

Bhutan migrates its national ID system to Ethereum

Bhutan is migrating its self-sovereign ID system to Ethereum, enabling 800,000 residents to verify identities and access government services. The integration marks a global step toward a secure digital future.

cointelegraph.com

/entertainment

Oct 1st

Documentary following artist couple who decide they are going to turn their street into a green energy power station

Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn turn their London street into a power station, showcasing the potential of green energy and community action.

Power couple: green energy trailblazers’ bumpy journey - Featured Image

co.uk

/politics

Aug 20th

‘We would love to enter Eurovision!’ The boy who saw some unclaimed land – and founded his own country

At 14, Daniel Jackson and friends claimed an unclaimed forest strip between Serbia and Croatia, founding the micronation Verdis. Now 20, Jackson is its president, living in exile in Dover, UK.

theguardian.com

/food

Aug 7th

Why does the world need Solein?

Humanity is facing a critical challenge: we must find sustainable ways to live on this planet. We are living yet another record-hot summer and as we endure the relentless heat of August, the warming planet becomes more pressing and there's an urgent need for innovative solutions

An endless summer with Solein - Featured Image

solein.com

/technology

Jul 17th

China's Astonishing Maglev Train Is Faster Than Most Planes

China unveiled a new maglev train with a top speed of 600 km/h, aiming to rival Japan's L0 Series. The train, developed by CRRC, can travel between Beijing and Shanghai in 2.5-3 hours, supplementing existing rail networks.

China accelerates its maglev train to catch up with Japan - Featured Image

asiatimes.com

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