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mookulator, 11 months ago to upliftingnews in World’s First Electric Aircraft Flight Powered by New Liquid Hydrogen–Flew for 3 Hours

We could theoretically subsidize our way through the cost difference until it becomes cheap enough to sustain through market mechanisms

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Horses Can See Emotions in Our Face and Voice–and Have a Preference, Reveals New Study

I do not eat horses

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Horses Can See Emotions in Our Face and Voice–and Have a Preference, Reveals New Study

Yeah that’s a good example. Never met a chicken like that

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Horses Can See Emotions in Our Face and Voice–and Have a Preference, Reveals New Study

I’m not surprised by this at all. Every domesticated animal I’ve ever met has the sensitivity to discern human emotions. I always considered it part of the prerequisites for domestication.

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions

Interesting. Thanks for the correction!

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions

Also the kite in the photo would only be able to pull the ship as fast as the wind speed. The idea behind a proper sail is that you can go faster than the wind speed if it comes at you sideways.

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in 1 Million New Seagrass Seedlings Will Be Planted To Protect Sardinia’s Beaches While Storing 35-Times More Carbon Than Trees

Seagrass seems to be popping up a lot! Sounds like one of the best options for carbon sequestration.

mookulator, 1 year ago to upliftingnews in Two Critically Endangered Baby Condors Born in National Park Are Healthy, ‘Adorable Fluffballs’

I feel like protection of endangered species is one of the most dependable sources of uplifting news. I remember when this became a big subject in the 90’s, and it seems to be paying off now 20-30 years later. Goes to show that regulation and collective action can work, it’s just slow.