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Technology: A farmer in Gedo, southern Somalia, uses a jab planter, an innovative localized technology solution for small-scale farmer empowerment that aides direct seeding into unploughed land without any tilling while adding fertilizer at the same time. The conservation agriculture technology introduced to over 60 smallholder groups in Gedo with some farmers already reporting better crop performance as during the Deyr cropping season (October to December). Farmers said jab planters had enabled them to place seeds deep in the soil resulting in better germination and prevention from exposure to pests and birds. FAO has so far distributed 60 jab planters a long Juba and Dawa Rivers in Gedo, where farmers take advantage of the seasonal rivers to grow cereals and vegetables. Other inputs included assorted vegetable seeds and vouchers for irrigation and tractor hours. Photo . FAO/Frank Nyakairu. 15/01/2013.
Although Jayden has just turned three, it won't be many more years before she'll be texting her friends to tell them what she got for her birthday.
Radiation techniques are being increasingly used throughout the world to preserve artefacts without causing any damage.
A book, which has been attacked by mould, is being prepared for sending for irradiation. Institute of Brazilian Studies, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Photo Credit: Louise Potterton / IAEA
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G.O.O.D. Org by Secret Cinema. Tell no one.
Not the shot I was after but this did make me chuckle, the face of shock when her game ended on her ipod!
A science fair exhibit at the "Introduction to the IAEA: A Seminar for Diplomats" event at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria on 25 August 2017.
Photo Credit: V. Alic/IAEA
KMB have only 3 of these ADL Enviro 500 hybrid buses. They are very unusual, especially to ride on with some of the sounds they make ! The rear end with its slab side and extra gubbins reminds me of certain ECW coach olympians which neighbouring citybus had. These buses seem to like the 219X route at the moment up to Laguna City.
Lt. Governor Anthony Brown remarks at 6th Annual Maryland Healthcare Information Technology Day. by James W. Brown at Annapolis
A cyclist rides his bike up Santa Clara Street in San Jose, California. While thousands of high technology engineers and researchers in Silicon Valley ride their bikes to their high technology jobs, North Carolina 10th Congressional District Representative Patrick McHenry mocks cycling as 19th Century technology unsuitable for modern transportation needs.
I suppose McHenry's home in the backwoods of Catawba County gives him plenty of first hand knowledge of 19th century technology.
Apologies for the snootiness, but McHenry deserves it. My cycling blog.
Sophie & I ran a 3-day wearable technology bootcamp using LilyPad Arduino for 11-13 year-olds at Aberystwyth for www.Technocamps.com - a project led by Swansea University in partnership with the Universities of Bangor, Aberystwyth and Glamorgan that inspires young people aged 11-19 to attend technology workshops on a range of computing-based topics.
The Communication Technology Satellite was launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on January 17, 1976 and operated until 1979. This high-powered spacecraft was the result of a five-year effort of international cooperation between NASA and Canada's Department of Communications. Canada designed and built the spacecraft and NASA tested, launched, and operated the CTS. The Canadians later renamed the spacecraft after the mythical Greek messenger god, Hermes. The CTS is the second satellite designed to transmit high-quality color television.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: 75-H-1112
Date: December 16, 1975
Essay:
Earth's Transformation and the Random Implementation of Alien Technology
The Earth, once a vibrant planet teeming with diverse ecosystems, has undergone a drastic transformation. A severe environmental catastrophe has devastated the planet, leading to the evaporation of life-giving water into the vast expanse of space. The once-blue planet is now dominated by barren deserts, stretching across continents where oceans and forests once thrived. Humanity, on the brink of extinction, has been thrust into a desperate struggle for survival.
The catalyst for this environmental apocalypse was a combination of factors: uncontrolled industrial activity, rampant deforestation, and unchecked pollution. These human activities pushed Earth's climate system past a critical threshold, triggering a cascade of irreversible changes. The polar ice caps melted at unprecedented rates, causing sea levels to rise and then rapidly fall as water vapor escaped the atmosphere. Rainforests, which acted as the planet's lungs, were decimated, and the delicate balance of ecosystems collapsed. The result was a planet unrecognizable from its former self—a desolate wasteland where life struggled to find a foothold.
In this dire scenario, hope arrived in the form of alien technology—an unexpected boon that became humanity's lifeline. The origins of this technology remain shrouded in mystery. Some speculate it was discovered accidentally during deep-space explorations, while others believe it was gifted by a benevolent extraterrestrial civilization. Regardless of its origins, this advanced technology became the cornerstone of Earth's new survival strategy.
The alien technology enabled the creation of isolated oases in the vast desert expanses. These oases, shielded by energy fields and sustained by advanced atmospheric processors, mimic the lost ecosystems of old Earth. They generate and recycle water, maintain breathable air, and support agriculture, allowing small human communities to thrive. The technology also includes sophisticated climate control mechanisms that protect these fertile areas from the harsh desert environment.
The implementation of alien technology was a stroke of luck, a fortuitous discovery in humanity's darkest hour. Scientists and engineers, initially skeptical, soon realized the potential of these alien devices. Through trial and error, they managed to integrate this technology into the remnants of human civilization. This integration was not without its challenges—there were numerous failures and setbacks, but the resilience of the human spirit prevailed.
Life in these technologically sustained oases is a stark contrast to the desolation that surrounds them. Within the protective domes, greenery flourishes, and small bodies of water reflect the sky. Communities have adapted to this new way of living, embracing a lifestyle that is a blend of ancient survival techniques and futuristic technology. Education systems focus on maintaining and understanding the alien technology, ensuring that future generations can continue to benefit from it.
The concept of 'Planet B' has taken on a new meaning. Instead of seeking a new home among the stars, humanity has been forced to redefine its existence on Earth—'Planet B' is Earth reborn, a new chapter after 'Planet A' vanished beneath the waves of environmental disaster. The Earth of today is a testament to human ingenuity and the unforeseen assistance of alien technology. It is a world where the line between science fiction and reality has blurred, and where survival hinges on the harmonious integration of alien and human advancements.
In conclusion, the transformation of Earth and the serendipitous implementation of alien technology have given rise to a new way of life. This new existence is fragile and fraught with challenges, but it is also a beacon of hope. The 'Cradle of the Desert' represents the resilience of life and the enduring quest for survival in the face of insurmountable odds.
Poem:
In deserts wide where oceans slept,
Beneath a sky where sorrow wept,
Alien whispers, silent, deep,
Brought life anew from restless sleep.
Once blue and green, now dust and bone,
Our planet’s heart, a hollow tone,
Yet through the sands, technology,
Revived the hope for you and me.
In domes of light, we plant our dreams,
Where water flows in gentle streams,
Alien hands unseen, yet kind,
Breathe life back to a world confined.
From barren waste to fertile land,
A future forged by chance and hand,
Cradle of the Desert, bright,
Guides us through this endless night.
Haikus:
Alien whispers,
Oases bloom in deserts,
Hope in arid lands.
Earth’s rebirth at hand,
Technology’s gentle touch,
Life in barren sands.
Frank Holland/CVP, Advertising & Online, Microsoft talks with Matt Cowan/European Technology, Media & Telecoms Correspondent, Reuters TV
Lumedix Technologies, / Laboratoire d’optique et biosciences (LOB, École polytechnique, CNRS, Inserm),
La start-up développe une nouvelle génération de tests de diagnostic in vitro utilisant des nanoparticules luminescentes. Elle s’appuie sur les recherches menées au LOB, en collaboration avec le laboratoire de Physique de la matière condensée (PMC, École polytechnique, CNRS), qui concernent la compréhension du fonctionnement des protéines et de leur organisation au sein des cellules et des tissus, et la mise au point de nouvelles approches d’imagerie. Dans ce cadre, le LOB a également déposé récemment un brevet sur une méthode d’imagerie multi-couleur pour quantifier précisément la dynamique spatio-temporelle des espèces oxydantes.
Crédit photographique : © École polytechnique - J.Barande