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A new instrument aboard the International Space Station has been used to identify more than 50 “super-emitters” of methane.

NASA detects 50+ methane “super-emitters” from space

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- New research suggests Mars has enough underground water to form a global ocean.
- Findings are based on seismic data from NASA's Mars InSight lander.
- Water is believed to be 7 to 12 miles deep in the Martian crust.
- This water likely seeped from the surface billions of years ago.
- Confirmation would require drills and other equipment to detect signs of life. 

 Source: [AP](https://apnews.com/article/mars-water-insight-nasa-marsquakes-c50281cac5b27d6662eab97140d10c7d)

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- Canada's 2023 wildfires produced more carbon emissions than all but three major countries
- Fires burned area size of Florida, emitting 647 teragrams of carbon
- Emissions five times more than Canada's total annual emissions
- Scientists warn intense wildfires could become more frequent in Canada
- Increased wildfire activity may impact global climate change projections 

 Source: [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c703nzl25ypo)

Canada's 2023 wildfires released more greenhouse gases than any country other than China, the U.S. and India

You know how when you're young and you see those dramatic movie scenes where the lead role is having a drama argument with a loved one. You feel that the argument is so pointless and illogical and hence the scene isn't very realistic. I mean why would the protagonist argue about something which basically translates to "You can't help me with this! I have to do this on my own!".

But when you grow up a bit and you get your first gray hairs - you start to realise that such seemingly irrational arguments are a part and parcel of life and probably one of the few realistic details in movies.

Given that at times we're not even able to align our fellow loved ones on important things, I do not have a lot of hope for us to be able to align any superintelligent AI. People have grown up following very different paths and trajectories with very different experiences so it becomes difficult to attain alignment. I suspect that a superintelligent AI would be so far removed from humanity and human experiences that we'll barely be able to convince it of anything on any topic.

The superintelligent AI would already have thought about (computed?) anything and everything that humanity can think about collectively. I feel that it will be very hard to convince it to change its perspective on something that has been pre-computed. 

Super-alignment problem is going to be a great filter for human civilisation.

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- SpaceX's Starship rocket explosion last year created one of the largest holes ever detected in the ionosphere, stretching thousands of kilometers and lasting nearly an hour.
- The disturbance surprised researchers, highlighting gaps in understanding atmospheric processes and potential impacts on future autonomous vehicles requiring precise satellite navigation.
- The explosion's shockwaves turned the ionosphere into a neutral region, affecting satellite navigation signals over a vast area from Mexico's Yucatán peninsula to the southeastern United States.
- The ionospheric hole was smaller than the one caused by the 2022 Tongan volcano eruption but larger than the one from the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor.
- Increasing rocket launch frequencies could pose growing challenges for satellite navigation, communications, and radio astronomy due to ionospheric disturbances. 

 Source: [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02841-4)

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Wow! This is unbelievable. The Starship is in space for the first time, with all 33 engines working at full capacity. We lost the signal in the end, but we gathered the required information for the next flight test. What a day! I love science.

To the Mars 🚀

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What's the edge they have over Chinese EV cars. Elon visiting India also seems to be a desperate move to show growth

Given the latest layoff news and betting highly on robo taxies, feels like it's over for the quite arrogant leader and his company

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- ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite onboard the SSLV-D3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on August 16, 2024.
- The SSLV-D3 lifted off at 9.17 am and successfully placed the EOS-08 satellite into a 475 km circular orbit 17 minutes later.
- ISRO Chairman S Somanath confirmed the successful launch and declared the SSLV development process completed.
- EOS-08 features advanced payloads for IR observation, GNSS-R remote sensing, and UV dosimetry, with a mission life of 1 year.
- The SSLV can launch Mini, Micro, or Nano satellites and is designed for low cost, quick turnaround, and flexibility in satellite accommodation. 

 Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-earth-observation-satellite-sslv-d3-eos-08-launch-sriharikota-august-16-2024/article68531393.ece)

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I was thinking about this few days back...Today a swiggy employee validated my thoughts so posting here.

Layoffs are mainly in cream jobs(20-30% which is hardly 2-3cr source tax web) and in India mainly home loans or highly consumable loans like car or PL are taken by White collars...As per labour law, we ain't protected like in Korea.

So, if someone or let's say a major chunk loses his or her job then how the system will absorb this default?

Some data...

Fy23 Home loan Size is 20 lac crore or $250B (15% of total loans disbursed by amount)

2030 it's about to touch $1T

Cagr 23% in HL growth 📈

What if defaults rise in dual digit?

Plus exorbitant hike in flat price like literally greater Noida West have 5lac unsold flat but still 10lacs worth flats are being sold at 40-50lacs (poor quality and seelan issues after a month)

PS - Usa and China have seen this. (2008 and ongoing in China)

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- SpaceX is gearing up for the Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch on Aug. 26, featuring the first private spacewalk. Commander Jared Isaacman leads the crew of four, including Scott Poteet, Anna Menon, and Sarah Gillis.
- The mission will be a free-flying trip, reaching altitudes not visited by humans in over 50 years. 
- Day three is the highlight with the spacewalk, where Isaacman and Gillis will venture outside the spacecraft. 
- Polaris Dawn aims to push the boundaries of private spaceflight and inspire future missions. The mission will be livestreamed, offering a glimpse into the future of space exploration. 

 Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/17/first-spacex-spacewalk-polaris-dawn-mission-launch-date-details.html)

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- Researchers used machine learning to analyze 1,500 climate policies, identifying 63 that significantly reduced emissions.
- These policies, implemented in 35 countries, cut emissions by 19% on average, totaling between 0.6 and 1.8 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent.
- Effective policies often combined multiple tools, such as the UK's coal phase-out with carbon pricing and Norway's electric car incentives.
- The study highlights the importance of the right policy mix over the sheer number of policies.
- The findings serve as a warning that current global climate policies need re-evaluation to meet future emission targets. 

 Source: [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02717-7)

AI Study Reveals Effective Climate Policies

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