In bigger towns, people rather tend to stay away from one another : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06757-3
Oldest hints towards photosensitive reactions in bacteria found (or so I understood it) : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06896-7
Against the rules : Quantum physics (article is in German language, but the original seems to be from the magazine "Scientific American") : https://www.spektrum.de/news/teilchenphysik-gegen-die-regeln/2199585
Tyrannosaurus and its evolution : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-47011-0 , related : Wikipedia on Lythronax : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lythronax
 
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I've never heard about that in French, but there's some resemblance to the Barbapapa - only the general look, I don't think either was influenced by the other.
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The things we must endure as a child... :D
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This is a blast from the past. I'd completely forgotten about Barbapapa. I watched it in the early 70's, at around age five. I had completely forgotten about it. Today one of my coworkers referred to me as Barbapapa, which at the time, puzzled me. And then I came home to read this post.

Still not sure why my coworker thinks I'm Barpapapa. But at least now I know why I recognized the name on a subconscious level.
 
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This is a blast from the past. I'd completely forgotten about Barbapapa. I watched it in the early 70's, at around age five. I had completely forgotten about it. Today one of my coworkers referred to me as Barbapapa, which at the time, puzzled me. And then I came home to read this post.

Still not sure why my coworker thinks I'm Barpapapa. But at least now I know why I recognized the name on a subconscious level.
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I don't remember much about the content, but I see it's still possible to find videos and stories on the Net. Maybe you'll have to watch a few episodes to understand what your coworker meant. ;)
 
Since this is the science thread.

Dual-process theory is Barbapapa | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Cambridge Core

Dual-process theory is Barbapapa - Volume 46
www.cambridge.org www.cambridge.org

The abstract:
"The biggest benefit of dual-process theory lies in its role as a benchmark theory that, regardless of its empirical plausibility, serves as a starting point for better and more domain-specific models. In this sense, dual-process theory is the Barbapapa of psychological theory – a blob-shaped creature that can be reshaped and adapted to fit in the context of any human behavior."

Unfortunately an account is required to read the rest, but at least this shows that Barbapapa is not off topic in our science thread.

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economictimes.indiatimes.com

China develops groundbreaking nuclear battery that can last 50 years without charging

Betavolt's first nuclear battery yields 100 microwatts at 3V, with dimensions measuring a mere 15x15x5 cubic millimeters. The company aims to manufacture a 1-watt power battery by 2025. The compact size facilitates connecting multiple units, enhancing overall power output. Betavolt envisions a...
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www.tomshardware.com

Chinese-developed nuclear battery has a 50-year lifespan — Betavolt BV100 built with Nickel-63 isotope and diamond semiconductor material

The design uses China’s first diamond semiconductor material.
www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com

Added different link.
 
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It's behind a paywall, but I've seen similar articles. Nothing really new about the technology, but it's bold to attempt selling that on the public market. But then, it's China.
 
Meh seems Fallout predicted nuclear batteries. Next nuclear car engines.:biggrin:
 
Pacemakers have used that technology since the 70s. It's always been batteries with small power, so their use is quite limited.

PS: It's very handy: when the heart stops glowing, you know you have to replace the battery. ;)
 
When IT technology goes wrong : The Horizon Scandal : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Post_Office_scandal
According to my newspaper there is currently a TV or stream series going on about it.

In May 2021, the British Computer Society, a professional body for those working in IT in the UK, called for reconsideration of courts' default presumption that computer data is correct.[156][157]

The presumption that computer evidence is correct is based on a naïve and simplistic understanding of software systems. Large systems are complex and lay people cannot discern whether these systems are reliable or be confident that they can spot errors as they happen. It is difficult even for experts to judge the reliability of systems or detect any but the simplest errors.[158]
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Related : When IT technology goes wrong II : "The Robodebt Scandal" : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robodebt_scheme
 
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On violence (article is in German language, but points toward a book called "Becoming Evil") : https://www.spektrum.de/news/extreme-gewalt-wie-menschen-im-krieg-zu-unmenschen-werden/2203651

Some linked English-language studies and articles from that German-language article :
"Appetitive Aggression" : https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-49468-008
Violence and Trauma : https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(17)30094-4/fulltext
"Extra-lethal violence" : https://www.cambridge.org/core/jour...hal-violence/8372D8EFBDF0E9C7B1B5704F470EC12E

Solche Analysen erlauben keine Rückschlüsse auf Ursache und Wirkung, aber es wird angenommen, dass der Effekt in beide Richtungen geht: Eine Kultur mit starken sozialen Hierarchien neigt eher dazu, Gewalt gegenüber anderen Gruppen zu unterstützen oder auszuüben; und Menschen, die Gewalt erfahren haben, orientieren sich später stärker an Autoritäten.

So entsteht ein Teufelskreis, den Thomas Elbert von der Universität Konstanz als »Zyklen der Gewalt« bezeichnet. »Wenn man im zivilen Bereich untersucht, wer gewalttätig und kriminell wird, dann sind es praktisch ausschließlich Leute, die selbst Gewalt erfahren haben, während ihrer Kindheit und Jugend«, sagt er. »Nicht jeder, der Gewalt erfährt, wird hinterher zum Täter, aber in etwa jeder Dritte.« Das zeigt ein Abgleich von Krankenhauseinweisungen in der Kindheit mit dem Strafregister in Dänemark aus dem Jahr 2017. Ein Team um Roger Webb von der University of Manchester wertete dazu Daten von mehr als einer Million Menschen aus. Es ist nicht nur diese eine Studie, die einen solchen Zusammenhang belegt. »Die Evidenz, dass Gewalt Gewalt hervorruft, ist überwältigend«, berichtet Elbert. Dieser Umstand werde nicht ausreichend berücksichtigt, wenn es um Prävention und Rehabilitation geht. Das ärgert ihn.
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Well, Japan is on the other side of the planet, so it makes sort of sense if they used Western technology... ;)

Meanwhile, I'm watching From the Earth to the Moon. Nice series.
 
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