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Comment on Does anyone play older versions of Minecraft? in ~games
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Comment on Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing -- colonies surged fifteen-fold in ~science
Nemoder Link ParentYeah I'm a little concerned that over-dependence on something like this might have some dire effects for the bees still being good pollinators. Still, if it's used in the right way like an...Yeah I'm a little concerned that over-dependence on something like this might have some dire effects for the bees still being good pollinators. Still, if it's used in the right way like an additive to the attractants already being applied on crop blossoms it could be helpful in getting the colonies the nutrients they need to fully self-sustain.
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Comment on Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing -- colonies surged fifteen-fold in ~science
Nemoder LinkThis bee supplement could be pretty huge if there's no adverse affects. I'm still really curious what specific wildflowers offer the highest amount of missing sterols the bees need though.This bee supplement could be pretty huge if there's no adverse affects. I'm still really curious what specific wildflowers offer the highest amount of missing sterols the bees need though.
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Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing -- colonies surged fifteen-fold
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Comment on Zachtronics returns from retirement to release an add-on for Opus Magnum in ~games
Nemoder Link ParentJust finished the last mission. Spoiler: Amusingly the story ends with a house leader stealing the idea that ends up destroying his wealth. I can't help but think this a jab at a particular game...Just finished the last mission. Spoiler:
Amusingly the story ends with a house leader stealing the idea that ends up destroying his wealth.
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Comment on Project Hail Mary - Discussion thread in ~movies
Nemoder Link ParentBecause he never goes into a coma for the trip he is awake to discover the fuel contamination. When he sees it has also completely crippled Rocky's ship he has to choose between going home or...Because he never goes into a coma for the trip he is awake to discover the fuel contamination. When he sees it has also completely crippled Rocky's ship he has to choose between going home or rescuing Rocky and the billions on Rocky's homeworld.
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Comment on Project Hail Mary - Discussion thread in ~movies
Nemoder Link ParentI just looked at my book and he does plan to go home: "I set course for Earth and fire up the spin drives. I'm going home." However he's torn about going back into a coma and stays awake to keep...I just looked at my book and he does plan to go home: "I set course for Earth and fire up the spin drives. I'm going home."
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Comment on Zachtronics returns from retirement to release an add-on for Opus Magnum in ~games
Nemoder Link ParentHaha, there is nothing like a Zachtronics game to make you feel really smart for completing a puzzle and then instantly really dumb with that player comparison chart at the end. Personally I don't...Haha, there is nothing like a Zachtronics game to make you feel really smart for completing a puzzle and then instantly really dumb with that player comparison chart at the end. Personally I don't go down the rabbit hole too far, if I can finish the games with any kind of victory I'll take it!
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Comment on Zachtronics returns from retirement to release an add-on for Opus Magnum in ~games
Nemoder LinkI really like most of Zachtronics' puzzle games. They inspired a lot of other developers including the original Minecraft and I was sad when they called it quits. But now after several years...I really like most of Zachtronics' puzzle games. They inspired a lot of other developers including the original Minecraft and I was sad when they called it quits.
But now after several years they've returned to release more content for Opus Magnum. I think it is easily their most approachable game and so far I've been really enjoying the new content. -
Zachtronics returns from retirement to release an add-on for Opus Magnum
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Comment on Project Hail Mary - Discussion thread in ~movies
Nemoder Link ParentI think the best part about the science aspect to the book is that it makes it FUN, not just a list of boring space facts but the whole relation to the main character and his excitement about...I think the best part about the science aspect to the book is that it makes it FUN, not just a list of boring space facts but the whole relation to the main character and his excitement about learning new things.
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Comment on Project Hail Mary - Discussion thread in ~movies
Nemoder Link ParentWhile I've read the book I went with some friends who had not and they seemed to still really enjoy it. The mystery reveals probably land a bit better in the book but I can also see how learning...While I've read the book I went with some friends who had not and they seemed to still really enjoy it. The mystery reveals probably land a bit better in the book but I can also see how learning all the scientific details about everything by reading the book afterwards could be fun too.
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Comment on Babylon 5 S01E04: "Born To The Purple" - Episode Discussion in ~tv
Nemoder LinkAlways fun to see what the careers of the guest stars turned into lately. Looks like Fabiana went from a relationship with Londo to the Terminator. Not sure how much of an upgrade that is! :DAlways fun to see what the careers of the guest stars turned into lately.
Looks like Fabiana went from a relationship with Londo to the Terminator. Not sure how much of an upgrade that is! :D -
Comment on Sturgill Simpson's new album released early on YouTube (Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds - Mutiny After Midnight) (2026) in ~music
Nemoder LinkI've never much cared for most country music but I did get a kick out of his spin on Nirvana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpDYfkymaSEI've never much cared for most country music but I did get a kick out of his spin on Nirvana:
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Comment on Slay the Spire 2 launches into Early Access in ~games
Nemoder Link ParentAgreed, you really could win easily just hunting elites in sts1 with how strong some of the relics were. Sts2 you really gotta keep in mind how balanced your deck is between attack/defend and how...Agreed, you really could win easily just hunting elites in sts1 with how strong some of the relics were. Sts2 you really gotta keep in mind how balanced your deck is between attack/defend and how well your cards synergize to get through the end of Act3.
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Comment on Slay the Spire 2 launches into Early Access in ~games
Nemoder LinkLooks like it's topping the steam charts, awesome to finally see such a successful Godot Engine game. I just finished my first act1 victory, fun game!Looks like it's topping the steam charts, awesome to finally see such a successful Godot Engine game.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Nemoder LinkI finished Mountain in the Sea. It was much better than I expected, lots of fun things to think about and deals with something close to what I've always wondered: If we met advanced aliens could...I finished Mountain in the Sea. It was much better than I expected, lots of fun things to think about and deals with something close to what I've always wondered: If we met advanced aliens could we really be able to communicate at any meaningful level? Most non-horror sci-fi just assumes yes but if we still can't communicate well with other intelligent creatures on this planet right now I have my doubts.
I just started book one of The Stormlight Archive and I was a bit confused at first but it became a lot more interesting after chapter 3. I'm sure I'll like it more the further I get.
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Comment on What's an obscure book/series that you've read that you would like to recommend? in ~books
Nemoder Link ParentNice! How did you like it? It's probably not quite in my top10 sci-fi list but I thought it was still well worth the read.Nice! How did you like it? It's probably not quite in my top10 sci-fi list but I thought it was still well worth the read.
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Comment on How far back in time can you understand English? in ~humanities.languages
Nemoder (edited )Link ParentWow, I never even considered how scholars back then would be much more likely to be familiar with multiple shifting languages. I suppose a part of why not many of us are now is our...Wow, I never even considered how scholars back then would be much more likely to be familiar with multiple shifting languages. I suppose a part of why not many of us are now is our ultra-specialization and easy access to translation resources.
Maybe if we ever perfect cryogenics we'll be able to find out how far language symbols can last. ..or just wind up in Idiocracy with many regrets. :)
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Comment on How far back in time can you understand English? in ~humanities.languages
Nemoder LinkI wonder what the reverse would be like; how far back could you go before an educated reader from that time would be completely unable to parse any modern English?I wonder what the reverse would be like; how far back could you go before an educated reader from that time would be completely unable to parse any modern English?
I never went back to minecraft but I did recently try out Mineclonia for the FOSS minecraft clone Luanti. It's still got a few rough edges but it has quite a bit of the content the original minecraft had and is somewhat enjoyable.