• The Worst Tweets of 2024
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    Social media has always been chock full of bad ideas, horrible analogies, and downright idiotic observations. But ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter back in late 2022, it seems like things online just keep getting worse. And to mark the destruction of a once great social media platform, it feels appropriate to present a collection of some truly horrible tweets from 2024. Some of the tweets are funny, some are odd, and others are just plain lies. We couldnt bring ourselves to share the most politically extreme and gory tweets that appeared on X over the past year, even though tweets like that would technically fall under the category of bad. Musk has, after all, built a safe space for the celebration of Nazism and snuff films, as anyone whos still trying to use that site can attest. To be clear, this list is far from comprehensive. There are way too many bad tweets to count. But this is a snapshot of some particularly bad tweets from the past year. Heres hoping for better tweets in the year 2025. But were not going to hold our breath on that. 1) That doesnt look right 2) Oh Marty 3) The billionaire buys an election Musk did wind up donating to a candidate. And that guy was named Donald J. Trump, the once and future president of the United States of America. The billionaire donated about $277 million (that we know of) into the 2024 election. Another tweet many months later Musk denied he was donating money to Trump. That tweet was eventually deleted after it came out Musk was definitely donating hundreds of millions to Trump.A since-deleted tweet from Elon Musk about donating to Donald Trump. 4) Sounds rough 5) Its like a cheat code 6) Dark Brandon strikes again 7) Thats her husbands name 8) Redistribution of Taylor Swift 9) Pathetic beyond comprehension 10) Your robot doctor is lying to you 11) Biden did not die. Tweet claiming Joe Biden has died of covid. 12) Fertilizer? 13) Joe Biden tried to kill Trump Despite that tweet coming from a sitting congressman, theres no evidence Biden tried to have Trump assassinated. 14) Super Bowl psyop 15) A lot like what? 16) Biden is already dead 17) Epstein? 18) Mid-life crisis in progress 19) Thats not how the famous saying goes 20) Bookmark it 21) Taylor Swift would never, you weird man 22) Weather control
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  • Kaltura Offices / RD&A
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    Kaltura Offices / RD&ASave this picture! Itay Benit PhotographyOffices InteriorsBnei Brak, IsraelArchitects: RD&AAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:6000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Itay Benit PhotographyManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Basic Collection, Carmel Business, INNOVATE, Wow Design, Yair Doram Lead Architects: Roy David, Shay Shaul More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The design concept for the space is inspired by the word 'movement.' When viewers watch a video, they expect it to move, but what happens if it doesn't? What occurs between one 'PLAY' and the next? Is it a still image? A single frame? And what if movement is only triggered by the viewer's presence in the space?Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In this experimental interior, the space itself becomes a 'PLAY' button, activated by the movement of people. When they are still, the space pauses; when they move, the action begins to unfold.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Drawing from the company's brand identity, we developed a structural language where the individual is represented by rectangular shapes, collaboration areas by circular forms, and the spaces in between by triangles. These shapes correspond to a single frame, a camera roll, and the iconic 'PLAY' button, respectively.Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Bnei Brak, IsraelLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeRD&AOfficePublished on December 31, 2024Cite: "Kaltura Offices / RD&A" 31 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024218/kaltura-offices-rd-and-a&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • 5 aerospace breakthroughs of 2024
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    We reached new heights in aerospace in 2024.Image: Popular Science composite. Joby Aviation/SpaceX/NASA/Lockheed Martin/Dawn Aerospace ShareThe past year in aerospace was so full of exciting developments that we had a tough time picking a final five. From the rise in sustainable and green aviation to the overall growth in public and private space innovations, 2024 has been an inflection point for the future of flight tech. The boldest breakthroughs, though, came in the form of a flying taxi powered by hydrogen, a rocket plane that can reach outer space, commercial astronauts outside their spacecraft, the potential return of supersonic air travel, and the launch of a mission to find life beyond the asteroid belt.(Editors Note: This is a section from Popular Sciences 37th annual Best of Whats New awards. Be sure to read thefull list of the 50 greatest innovations of 2024.)Grand Award WinnerHydrogen-electric VTOL air taxi by Joby: Fly from Boston to Washington without visiting an airport and with no emissionsBetween the negative impact of carbon emissions and the headache of TSA lines, flying often feels like more hassle than its worth. But Joby Aviations hydrogen-powered air taxi might just be the breath of fresh (and clean) air weve been waiting for. By swapping out traditional batteries for a cutting-edge liquid hydrogen fuel system, Joby has supercharged the range of its electric vertical takeoff aircraft beyond its original roughly 150 miles on battery power. To prove it, they pulled off a 523-mile test flight in July, showing off what could soon redefine regional travel. As if on cue, the FAA in October introduced its first new category of civilian aircraft since the helicopter debuted in the 1940s, clearing the runway for air taxis to potentially become as common as choppers in our daily lives.Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft by Dawn Aerospace: A rapidly reusable spacecraftOne of the biggest challenges to the commercialization of space remains relatively high launch costs. Dawn Aerospaces Mk-II Aurora offers a solution to this problem by combining rocket-powered performance with the operational flexibility of an aircraft. Though still in the testing stages, the Aurora is designed to demonstrate rapid reusability, allowing it to complete multiple flights in one day. This is a key step toward making commercial space as accessible and efficient as commercial aviation. The Auroras innovative design allows it to take off from standard runways without requiring exclusive airspace, making it ideal for applications including atmospheric research, Earth observation, and microgravity experiments. As a technology demonstrator, it also serves as a foundation for development, perhaps one day proving that the sky is no longer the limit for runway-based flight.Polaris Dawn spacewalk by SpaceX: First EVA by private astronautsImagine stepping out of your cozy spacecraft into the vast, uncharted expanse of spaceno government agency holding your hand, just you, your crew, and the infinite cosmos. Thats precisely what the Polaris Dawn team achieved on September 12th with the first-ever commercial spacewalk. By venturing into the void without the usual safety net of governmental oversight, the Polaris Dawn mission has opened the door to a future where space isnt just the playground of governments. Instead, its accessible to private enterprises and, possibly someday, everyday adventurers. The Polaris Dawn spacewalk also tested SpaceXs new EVA suits to show that private companies can develop and deploy the technology needed for humans to survive in outer space.X-59 Quiet Supersonic Transport by NASA and Lockheed Martin: A return to supersonic air travelNASAs Quesst Missionboom-free supersonic travel a reality with their X-59 supersonic aircraft. Traditional supersonic planes like the Concorde were notorious for their earth-shaking sonic booms, limiting their ability to fly over land. The X-59, which made its public debut in January, is designed to eliminate the boom and replace it with a soft thump using clever engineering like a super-streamlined body and advanced aerodynamic features. If successful, the X-59 could pave the way for the resumption of supersonic passenger flights over populated areas, cutting travel times dramatically without disturbing communities. After test flights to ensure safety in 2025, NASA plans to fly the X-59 over various US cities, gathering public feedback to help rewrite aviation regulations that currently ban overland supersonic flights.Europa Clipper by NASA: Searching for lifes ingredients in Jupiters orbitJust launched in October, the Europa Clipper is NASAs newest research probe. Its set to investigate one of the solar systems most intriguing mysteries: Does Jupiters icy moon Europa have what it takes to support life? Europa is theorized to have a vast, salty ocean beneath its frozen crustan environment ripe for life as we know it. Thats where the Clipper comes in: Its equipped with cutting-edge instruments to detect evidence of water or any potential signs of life. When it reaches Europa in 2031, the spacecraft will make dozens of flybys, capturing detailed images of the moons surface and analyzing plumes of water vapor thought to erupt from cracks in its icy crust. By exploring what may lie beneath Europas surface, the Clipper could redefine our understanding of Europa and guide future missions.
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  • Countdown to a nuclear clock: a three minute guide
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    Nature, Published online: 31 December 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04209-0A long-sought nuclear clock is closer than ever thanks to ultra-accurate measurements of Thorium-229.
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  • The small-drone revolution is coming scientists need to ensure it will be safe
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    Nature, Published online: 18 December 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04167-7Chinas low-altitude aviation economy is poised to become a trillion-yuan industry in 2025 if safety and security challenges can be overcome.
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  • <b>How Los Angeles neighbours partnered to show </b><b>under-represented students the unspoken rules to success</b>
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    Nature, Published online: 18 December 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03983-1Laurie Barge and Arezoo Khodayari created an internship between NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California State University, Los Angeles to launch the careers of students from minority backgrounds.
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  • 13 Best Netflix Games
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    Video streaming platform Netflix is diving deep into the world of video games, with everything from classic hits to industry unknowns. Here's our list of the best games you can play on Netflix.
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  • Helldivers 2 Automaton Enemy Type Tier List
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    A PvE game is only as good as its enemy selection, and Helldivers 2 has proven time and again that its not lacking at all in that category. Complete with three entire enemy factions to square off against, Arrowheads unexpected smash hit has managed to keep players engaged, due in no small part to the extremely varied enemy types on offer. From the teeming hordes of insect-like terminids, to the unending battalions of Automatons, to the recently revealed Illuminate that look like something out of H.G. Wells worst nightmare, the enemies of Super Earth are all equally undemocratic. But not all of them are equally dangerous.
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  • Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 13: Not Alone
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    In the final moments of what's been a hell of a match for the Blue Lock, the Blue Lock XI's team is taken on an electrifying ride via the Blue Lock Season 2, Episode 13. This episode sees character growth, nail-biting intensity, and the thrill of the competition come together with just fifteen minutes left on the clock and keeps fans tuning in.
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