Matt Willemsen @Nonog@fedibird.com

Probe reveals DHS relies on fake social media accounts to investigate targets
They show, among other things, that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses “masked monitoring” of individuals by setting up fake social media accounts to research them — just one example of how at least 14 “social media operational use templates” are used to allow officers to obscure their DHS affiliation.
https://therecord.media/dhs-uses-fake-social-media-accounts #DHS #CBP #fake #SocialMedia #monitoring

'Gold find of the century': Metal detectorist in Norway discovers massive cache of jewelry
An amateur metal detectorist hit pay dirt in Norway, finding a collection of 1,500-year-old gold jewelry.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/gold-find-of-the-century-metal-detectorist-in-norway-discovers-massive-cache-of-jewelry #gold #norway #jewelry #metal #detector

Fundamental Biology Overturned: New Discovery Challenges Long-Held Views on “The Second Brain”
The enteric nervous system (ENS), often called the second brain, plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and communication with the brain. Researchers have discovered that ENS development continues after birth and includes neurons derived from mesoderm, challenging long-held scientific beliefs and opening avenues for potential new treatments for aging and gastrointestinal diseases.
https://scitechdaily.com/fundamental-biology-overturned-new-discovery-challenges-long-held-views-on-the-second-brain/ #biology #SecondBrain #gut #EntericNervousSystem

In a 1st, NASA's Perseverance rover makes breathable oxygen on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has generated 4.3 ounces of breathable oxygen while on the Red Planet — enough to sustain an adult human for three hours.
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/in-a-1st-nasas-perseverance-rover-makes-breathable-oxygen-on-mars #mars Oxygen #perseverence #rover #MOXIE

2,700-year-old 'extremely well preserved' skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim
These human remains may hint at the collapse of the 'magnificent' city of Ayanis.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/2700-year-old-extremely-well-preserved-skeleton-found-in-fortress-in-turkey-may-be-an-earthquake-victim #skeleton #2700YrOld #turkey #earthquake #ayanis

Amid Energy Price Spike, 86% of New Renewable Electricity Was Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Last Year
Renewable power was already rapidly replacing fossil fuels as the cheapest source of electricity. Thanks to rocketing fuel prices last year, it is now the clear winner when it comes to cost-effectiveness.
https://singularityhub.com/2023/09/08/amid-energy-price-spike-86-of-new-renewable-electricity-was-cheaper-than-fossil-fuels-last-year/ #energy #prices #renewable #electricity #CostEffective

Duck!
5 asteroids will skim past Earth over the next 2 days, NASA says
The five asteroids range from plane to bus-size, and one is expected to come to within half a million miles of Earth.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/5-asteroids-will-skim-past-earth-over-the-next-2-days-nasa-says #asteroids #earth #NearEarthObjects #skim

Visualizing the Number of Costco Stores, by Country
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/number-of-costco-stores-by-country/ #costco #countries #infographic

The strongest data privacy bill passed this year focused on health. It's already a model for other states.
this year, legislators enacted notably weak comprehensive data privacy bills — in fact, at least three of them were nearly identical to a Virginia privacy law drafted by an Amazon lobbyist.
There was, however, a glaring exception: In Washington state, a tough “first in the nation” health data privacy law known as My Health, My Data (MHMD) stands out for its expansive health data privacy protections.
https://therecord.media/wa-data-privacy-bill-health-replicated #data #privacy #laws #MHMD

@Catawu Tastes like that, too.

Leprechauns!
Lost 'rainbow cup' coin minted by Celts 2,000 years ago discovered in Germany
Legend has it that "rainbow cups" are drops of gold that fall to Earth at the end of a rainbow.
An extremely rare "rainbow cup" coin minted more than 2,000 years ago by the Celts has been found next to a river in Germany, according to the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/lost-rainbow-cup-coin-minted-by-celts-2000-years-ago-discovered-in-germany #rainbow #cups #gold #coin #celtic #sunday

@cra1g Yeah, right?

90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities
Scientists have discovered that the molecule DIM reduces biofilms causing dental plaque by 90%. Its addition to toothpaste and mouthwash could revolutionize dental hygiene.
Scientists have discovered that the molecule DIM reduces biofilms causing dental plaque by 90%. Its addition to toothpaste and mouthwash could revolutionize dental hygiene.
https://scitechdaily.com/90-reduction-scientists-discover-natural-molecule-that-eradicates-plaques-and-cavities/ #dental #plaque #eradicates #biofilms #hygiene

'It is biological in origin': 1st analysis of weird golden orb from ocean floor leaves scientists stumped
The golden, dome-shaped object was discovered in the Gulf of Alaska during an NOAA expedition and after bringing it to the surface, scientists still have no idea what it is.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/it-is-biological-in-origin-first-analysis-of-weird-golden-orb-from-ocean-floor-leaves-scientists-stumped #golden #orb #slimy #dome #alaska #biological

Generating Oxygen on Mars: The Triumph of NASA’s MOXIE
Riding with the Perseverance rover, the instrument has proved to be a viable technology for astronauts on Mars to produce oxygen for fuel and breathing.
When the first astronauts land on Mars, they may have the descendants of a microwave-oven-size device to thank for the air they breathe and the rocket propellant that gets them home.
https://scitechdaily.com/generating-oxygen-on-mars-the-triumph-of-nasas-moxie/ #mars #oxygen #MOXIE #proof

Her work paved the way for blockbuster obesity drugs. Now, she’s fighting for recognition
Svetlana Mojsov helped discover the hormone GLP-1. Why has she been excluded from its history?
https://www.science.org/content/article/her-work-paved-way-blockbuster-obesity-drugs-now-she-s-fighting-recognition #blockbuster #obesity #drugs #recognition #GairdnerAward #Mojsov

. . . But I wonder what went wrong with the psychosexual therapy