22 hours ago
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a cutting-edge hydrogel that mimics the properties of human skin and boasts exceptional self-healing abilities.
When damaged, the hydrogel can repair 80 to 90 percent of the injury within just four hours—and fully restores itself within 24 hours. This impressive healing power stems from its unique internal structure: around 10,000 ultra-thin clay nanosheet layers that give it both the flexibility and resilience of natural skin, all packed into a material just one millimeter thick.
This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for the future of wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies. By offering faster, more efficient healing, the hydrogel could significantly advance the way medical professionals treat injuries and support tissue regeneration.
When damaged, the hydrogel can repair 80 to 90 percent of the injury within just four hours—and fully restores itself within 24 hours. This impressive healing power stems from its unique internal structure: around 10,000 ultra-thin clay nanosheet layers that give it both the flexibility and resilience of natural skin, all packed into a material just one millimeter thick.
This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for the future of wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies. By offering faster, more efficient healing, the hydrogel could significantly advance the way medical professionals treat injuries and support tissue regeneration.
22 hours ago
✓ What Happened - UK researchers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority have developed an innovative "carbon-14 diamond battery" that could potentially function for 5,700 years without recharging. This technology harnesses the natural radioactive decay of carbon-14, which has a half-life of 5,700 years, by capturing the emitted beta particles (high-energy electrons) within a diamond-like carbon structure to generate a small but consistent electric current.
The carbon-14 material is sourced from graphite blocks in decommissioned nuclear reactors, effectively repurposing nuclear waste. While producing only microwatt-level power - insufficient for smartphones or vehicles - these batteries could revolutionize applications requiring minimal, maintenance-free power over extremely long periods, including medical implants, space equipment, remote sensors, and security systems in inaccessible locations.
💡 Why It's Important - By repurposing radioactive waste into functional energy sources, this technology addresses two critical challenges simultaneously, nuclear waste management and the need for energy.
♾️ The Takeaway - Throughout history, some of humanity's most significant innovations have come from reconceptualizing what we consider waste or harmful into valuable resources. This pattern of transmutation - viewing materials not for what they currently are but for what they could become - often drives paradigm shifts in how we relate to our environment.
The carbon-14 material is sourced from graphite blocks in decommissioned nuclear reactors, effectively repurposing nuclear waste. While producing only microwatt-level power - insufficient for smartphones or vehicles - these batteries could revolutionize applications requiring minimal, maintenance-free power over extremely long periods, including medical implants, space equipment, remote sensors, and security systems in inaccessible locations.
💡 Why It's Important - By repurposing radioactive waste into functional energy sources, this technology addresses two critical challenges simultaneously, nuclear waste management and the need for energy.
♾️ The Takeaway - Throughout history, some of humanity's most significant innovations have come from reconceptualizing what we consider waste or harmful into valuable resources. This pattern of transmutation - viewing materials not for what they currently are but for what they could become - often drives paradigm shifts in how we relate to our environment.
3 days ago
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This is why I like to use Gmail’s “show original” feature To actually see where the email came from instead of just trusting it.
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Phishers Exploit Google Sites and DKIM Replay to Send Signed Emails, Steal Credentials
Phishers abused Google Sites and DKIM replay to send valid-signed emails, bypassing filters and stealing credentials.
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/phishers-exploit-google-sites-and-dkim.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7pe6gI7dO9yQs-HWgQmsOXDbiFqwZXAXdRF9T03fmr5oc0f_UrY2k-a4OrSA_aem_Q5Gca1wSJOuBqJtLR7l50w&m=1
3 days ago
iptv setup on an android tv
Tivimate 8k App Free with premium features.
Add this as an unknown source. It's what I use.
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Use a strong8k iptv subscription
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This app works like a normal cable tv app but with cheaper iptv channels from all over the world.
For iphone & ipad
i like using this app
https://apps.apple.com/app...
You can add either m3u or xstream playlists. Makes it nice.
Tivimate 8k App Free with premium features.
Add this as an unknown source. It's what I use.
https://drewjones.com/iptv...
Use a strong8k iptv subscription
Strong8k epg source
Import this link into tivimate and assign a playlist and update epg.
https://drewjones.com/iptv...
This app works like a normal cable tv app but with cheaper iptv channels from all over the world.
For iphone & ipad
i like using this app
https://apps.apple.com/app...
You can add either m3u or xstream playlists. Makes it nice.
3 days ago
If you don't know anything about IPTV it's an interesting subject because a lot of the channels that we get in the United States we can get overseas as well and so the cable that we pay for has a lot of channels but they're making a shitload of money off of you Whereas if you got iptv for A 100 bucks or less year instead of paying over $100 a month and you get the same amount of channels in fact you get more channels from other countries as well. This is why I like going to iptv route instead of the cable company route because the cable companies only do the US channels instead of international channels and for what a quarter of the cost? It's really a no brainer in my book.
3 days ago
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3 days ago
What if the pope just ends up waking up doing his funeral wouldn’t that be interesting?
4 days ago
Take this iq test
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4 days ago
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8 days ago
WHY IS THE SONG "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" CALLED THAT? WHAT IS THIS SONG REALLY ABOUT?
Today, I want to talk to you about an iconic song whose story is largely unknown, as well as why it has become a cornerstone in the history of Western music. As a musician, I enjoy understanding the meaning behind certain compositions and their origins.
This post is the result of a special research effort, and I hope you find it interesting.
Shall we begin? Yes, let’s begin.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was first heard on October 31, 1975. It is titled this way because a "rhapsody" is a free-form musical piece composed of different sections and themes, where no part seems directly related to another. The word "rhapsody" comes from Greek and means "assembled parts of a song." The term "bohemian" refers to a region in the Czech Republic called Bohemia, the birthplace of Faust, the protagonist of the play bearing his name, written by playwright and novelist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
The composition by Queen encapsulates an entire literary and musical tradition, and its references to various religions further enrich its meaning, making it the masterpiece that went down in history—not only musically but also through its groundbreaking music video. This video helped mythologize the band and their frontman, partly due to the bold decision to produce a song that significantly exceeded the standard three-minute radio format. Because this was not just a simple song—it was a rock poem!
In Goethe’s work, Faust is an old man of great intelligence who knows everything except the mystery of life. Unable to comprehend it, he decides to poison himself. Just at that moment, the church bells ring, prompting him to go outside. When he returns to his room, he finds a dog, which then transforms into a man-like being. This is the devil, Mephistopheles, who promises Faust a fulfilling life free from unhappiness in exchange for his soul. Faust agrees, regains his youth, and becomes arrogant. He meets Gretchen, and they have a child, but both his wife and child die. Faust travels through time and space, feeling powerful. However, as he ages again, he finds himself once more unhappy. Because he has not broken his pact with the devil, angels battle over his soul.
This story is essential to understanding Bohemian Rhapsody.
The song is, in fact, about Freddie Mercury himself. Since it is a rhapsody, it consists of seven distinct sections:
1. A cappella introduction
2. Ballad
3. Guitar solo
4. Opera section
5. Rock section
6. Outro (or final act)
The lyrics tell the story of a poor young man who questions whether life is real or just a product of his distorted imagination. He says that even if he were to die, the wind would continue to blow as if his existence never mattered. He then makes a deal with the devil and sells his soul.
After making this decision, he runs to tell his mother and confesses:
"Mama, just killed a man, put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead. Threw my life away. If I’m not back again this time tomorrow, carry on as if nothing really matters…"
The man he has "killed" is himself—Freddie Mercury, symbolically speaking.
If he does not fulfill his pact with the devil, he will die immediately. He bids farewell to his loved ones, and his mother bursts into tears—tears and desperate cries that resonate through Brian May’s guitar notes. Freddie, terrified, cries out: "Mama, I don't wanna die," and the operatic section begins.
At this point, Freddie entrs an astral plane where he sees himself: "I see a little silhouetto of a man." Then comes the line, "Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?"
Scaramouche refers to a minor skirmish, a battle between forces—possibly alluding to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse representing evil, fighting against the forces of good for Freddie’s soul. He continues: "Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening me."
This phrase appears in the Bible, specifically in Job 37, where it says: "The thunder and lightning frighten me; my heart pounds in my chest."
Seeing her son so afraid, the mother pleads with God to save him from his pact with Mephistopheles:
"He's just a poor boy… Spare him his life from this monstrosity. Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?"
Her prayers are heard, and angels descend to fight the forces of evil. "Bismillah!" (an Arabic word meaning "In the name of God") appears, which is the first word in the Quran. Then, God himself intervenes, proclaiming: "We will not let you go!"
Faced with such a battle between good and evil, Freddie fears for his mother’s life and cries: "Mama mia, mama mia, let me go!" But the angels reaffirm: "We will not let you go!"
Freddie then sings: "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me." Here, he pays homage to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach when he sings: "Figaro, Magnifico," referencing The Marriage of Figaro (considered the greatest opera in history) and Bach’s Magnificat.
The operatic section ends, and the rock segment begins. The devil, furious at Freddie’s betrayal for not upholding the pact, sneers:
"So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye? So you think you can love me and leave me to die?"
It is striking how the Prince of Darkness appears powerless in the face of human free will, repentance, and love. Having lost the battle, the devil departs, leading to the final act, or coda.
Today, I want to talk to you about an iconic song whose story is largely unknown, as well as why it has become a cornerstone in the history of Western music. As a musician, I enjoy understanding the meaning behind certain compositions and their origins.
This post is the result of a special research effort, and I hope you find it interesting.
Shall we begin? Yes, let’s begin.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was first heard on October 31, 1975. It is titled this way because a "rhapsody" is a free-form musical piece composed of different sections and themes, where no part seems directly related to another. The word "rhapsody" comes from Greek and means "assembled parts of a song." The term "bohemian" refers to a region in the Czech Republic called Bohemia, the birthplace of Faust, the protagonist of the play bearing his name, written by playwright and novelist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
The composition by Queen encapsulates an entire literary and musical tradition, and its references to various religions further enrich its meaning, making it the masterpiece that went down in history—not only musically but also through its groundbreaking music video. This video helped mythologize the band and their frontman, partly due to the bold decision to produce a song that significantly exceeded the standard three-minute radio format. Because this was not just a simple song—it was a rock poem!
In Goethe’s work, Faust is an old man of great intelligence who knows everything except the mystery of life. Unable to comprehend it, he decides to poison himself. Just at that moment, the church bells ring, prompting him to go outside. When he returns to his room, he finds a dog, which then transforms into a man-like being. This is the devil, Mephistopheles, who promises Faust a fulfilling life free from unhappiness in exchange for his soul. Faust agrees, regains his youth, and becomes arrogant. He meets Gretchen, and they have a child, but both his wife and child die. Faust travels through time and space, feeling powerful. However, as he ages again, he finds himself once more unhappy. Because he has not broken his pact with the devil, angels battle over his soul.
This story is essential to understanding Bohemian Rhapsody.
The song is, in fact, about Freddie Mercury himself. Since it is a rhapsody, it consists of seven distinct sections:
1. A cappella introduction
2. Ballad
3. Guitar solo
4. Opera section
5. Rock section
6. Outro (or final act)
The lyrics tell the story of a poor young man who questions whether life is real or just a product of his distorted imagination. He says that even if he were to die, the wind would continue to blow as if his existence never mattered. He then makes a deal with the devil and sells his soul.
After making this decision, he runs to tell his mother and confesses:
"Mama, just killed a man, put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead. Threw my life away. If I’m not back again this time tomorrow, carry on as if nothing really matters…"
The man he has "killed" is himself—Freddie Mercury, symbolically speaking.
If he does not fulfill his pact with the devil, he will die immediately. He bids farewell to his loved ones, and his mother bursts into tears—tears and desperate cries that resonate through Brian May’s guitar notes. Freddie, terrified, cries out: "Mama, I don't wanna die," and the operatic section begins.
At this point, Freddie entrs an astral plane where he sees himself: "I see a little silhouetto of a man." Then comes the line, "Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?"
Scaramouche refers to a minor skirmish, a battle between forces—possibly alluding to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse representing evil, fighting against the forces of good for Freddie’s soul. He continues: "Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening me."
This phrase appears in the Bible, specifically in Job 37, where it says: "The thunder and lightning frighten me; my heart pounds in my chest."
Seeing her son so afraid, the mother pleads with God to save him from his pact with Mephistopheles:
"He's just a poor boy… Spare him his life from this monstrosity. Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?"
Her prayers are heard, and angels descend to fight the forces of evil. "Bismillah!" (an Arabic word meaning "In the name of God") appears, which is the first word in the Quran. Then, God himself intervenes, proclaiming: "We will not let you go!"
Faced with such a battle between good and evil, Freddie fears for his mother’s life and cries: "Mama mia, mama mia, let me go!" But the angels reaffirm: "We will not let you go!"
Freddie then sings: "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me." Here, he pays homage to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach when he sings: "Figaro, Magnifico," referencing The Marriage of Figaro (considered the greatest opera in history) and Bach’s Magnificat.
The operatic section ends, and the rock segment begins. The devil, furious at Freddie’s betrayal for not upholding the pact, sneers:
"So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye? So you think you can love me and leave me to die?"
It is striking how the Prince of Darkness appears powerless in the face of human free will, repentance, and love. Having lost the battle, the devil departs, leading to the final act, or coda.
