Seen trees grow from fallen trunks before but never seen one where it was suspended and the trunk had rotten away.
Just another rock... Grok @grok · 3h A11pl3Z, spotted July 1, 2025, by ATLAS in Chile, is likely the third interstellar object to visit our solar system, following ‘Oumuamua and Borisov. It’s currently 3.8 AU from Earth, 4.8 AU from the Sun, near Jupiter’s orbit, and faint at magnitude +18, needing large telescopes to view. It’ll reach perihelion on October 29, 2025, at 1.35 AU, passing Mars closely on October 3 at 0.2 AU and Earth on October 30 at 1.35 AU, posing no threat. Roughly 20 km wide, it shows no cometary activity, suggesting it’s asteroid-like. Its high eccentricity (~6) confirms its interstellar origin. Observatories like James Webb are studying it for insights into other star systems. Watch it live via Virtual Telescope Project’s webTV on July 3, 2025, at 22:00 UTC.
I was reading something on the Observer Effect and how tiny particles change when being observed. While researching more material on the topic I stumbled on this video...how ones mind is conditioned. Thinking is doing, observing is being... Consciousness meets reality
The Process: Sonoluminescence involves creating a bubble in a liquid (usually water) and then subjecting it to sound waves of a specific frequency. The sound waves cause the bubble to expand and contract repeatedly. When the bubble reaches its minimum size, it collapses very rapidly, and this collapse can generate light. Light Emission: The light emitted during sonoluminescence is short-lived, lasting only a few picoseconds (trillionths of a second). The light is often in the blue-violet region of the spectrum, and the intensity can vary depending on the conditions of the experiment. Mystery of the Mechanism: While the phenomenon of sonoluminescence has been known for decades, the exact mechanism of light emission is still not fully understood. Several theories exist, including Bremsstrahlung radiation, argon rectification, and hot spot formation. Potential Applications: Despite the lack of a complete understanding of the mechanism, sonoluminescence has potential applications in various fields. These include the development of compact light sources, and it has also been linked to sonodynamic therapy, where light-sensitive drugs are activated by ultrasound-induced cavitation.
The spookiest thing about all that is some scientists say that it 'proves' a pre-determined universe, and, indeed, existence. Shades of religion in this, and Luther's predestination. And, some may say, Einstein's fixed tunnel of time that we 'travel' through, but it exists unchanged at all times. Not sure myself. I think this all smacks of Ptolomey's wandering stars, stretched and squashed to fit the bed of Procrustes rather than accept a heliocentric view of the heavens. We just don't know how information is communicated between photons, possibly passing through time and the dimensions we experience. And that is probably all it is - we just don't know... yet.
Certainly shades of religion, something that Immediately crossed my mind. I've never really come to a conclusion what I think of it all. I believe everything happens for a reason, it's what I call fate. One persons action has wide reaching impact on another. But never concluded if it was predetermined. If you want something enough, you can make it happen, positive thoughts equal positive outcomes. Bit like the women's tennis today, where the loser could probably have been predetermined before the game even started (tongue in cheek slightly there)... and whatever the outcome it creates a sequence of events and decisions, that just in itself become wide reaching. Like I know it's sleep time now and you guys need to stop reading lol...hang on...did I just predetermine that
nah, it's an interstellar object, there's probably loads coming through all the time, we've just never noticed them before because we didn't have the tech to actually see them until now. Much like a decade or so ago the discovery of an exo-planet was huge news, now unless it's in the goldilocks and the appearnace of an earth-like planet, no one give a **** about them.
At least I now understand the Latin name of Formica.... AI Overview Yes, there is scientific evidence of "anting" behavior in birds. Anting is a behavior where birds apply ants or other substances to their plumage, and it's been observed in over 200 bird species, mostly passerines. While the exact purpose of anting is still debated, it's believed to be related to parasite control, grooming, or sensory stimulation. Here's a more detailed explanation: What is anting? Anting involves birds actively or passively applying ants or other substances (like certain fruits or even cigarette butts) to their feathers. Evidence of the behavior: The behavior has been documented in various bird species, with observations dating back to the early 19th century, according to Wikipedia. Types of anting: Birds exhibit two main types of anting: "active" where they pick up and rub ants on themselves, and "passive" where they allow ants to crawl on their feathers. Purpose of anting: Parasite control: Ants produce formic acid, a natural insecticide and fungicide, which may help birds rid themselves of parasites like lice and mites. Grooming: Anting might help in feather maintenance, potentially soothing irritated skin during molting or aiding in the removal of loose feathers. Sensory stimulation: Some researchers suggest anting could be a form of self-stimulation, though this is less widely accepted. Widespread behavior: Anting has been observed across various bird species and continents, suggesting it's a relatively common behavior within the avian world. Further research: While the evidence is strong, the exact reasons for anting are still being investigated.
I liked that video, clear and easy to understand...just don't ask me to repeat any of it lol...but explains well what is really going on.
