#Advanced Space Design

[mylittleponygames]

Starbound Voyager: The Retrofuture Odyssey

In the heart of this narrative, the spaceship 'Starbound Voyager' embarks on a pivotal journey. Commanded by Captain Elara Knox, a visionary explorer, the Voyager is on a mission to bridge the gap between the known and the unknown. The crew, a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and dreamers, represent the epitome of human curiosity and resilience. As they traverse through starlit paths and past distant galaxies, each star they pass is a reminder of humanity's perpetual quest for knowledge and the unquenchable thirst to reach beyond our grasp. The painting captures a moment frozen in time, where the Starbound Voyager glides past a nebula, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across its hull. This scene is more than a mere depiction of a spacecraft; it's a symbol of our collective yearning to explore, to discover, and to connect with the vastness of the universe. Created using advanced AI tools, this piece blends nostalgia with futurism, offering a glimpse into a world where our wildest space fantasies come to life.

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[mylittleredgirl]

the local hospital (which houses most of our outpatient medical specialists in the area as well) is a teaching hospital, so every july i get assigned to a new psychiatric resident to prescribe my medications and periodically assess me. every year i think about making a powerpoint presentation or a cute little zine with all their intake questions answered, including the ones they will forget to ask for four months. you know, key personal facts and a timeline of my medical and prescription history and some FAQs previous residents have found helpful. little sections for "meds i have failed and why" and "diagnoses since proven incorrect" so they don't have to waste time revisiting those. however i worry about what this might reveal about me to someone who really wants a career in studying what's wrong with people.

[ratwavekayla]

New newsletter out (saying that fast always make me hear it as new new sletter) which includes some stuff about my webstore, updates on Ritual Magic for Besties and some other bits on stuff I've been up to.

Also! It has some details on a game I'm putting out next month (exact date tbd): Godslingers!

"It's a rule-lite space fantasy western. You play cosmic cowboys with divine power, power that threatens to consume them. It's a bespoke system for campaigns in the world of Old Gods and Young Guns. It's laid out in a retro comic book style using a mix of public domain comic book art."

There's also layout preview as well as the cover here.

[thefloatingstone]

I am not actually interested in either of them, but I don't understand the interest or point of NASCAR.

I understand the interest and point of Formula 1. Like... I am not interested it in myself but I fully understand why people are super into it.

I don't get why people would be into NASCAR.

[expertlogomaker-us]

What is negative space in logo design?

[monkeyandelf]

“There Are Millions of Civilizations, and the Universe Is Artificially Created”: A Vision from Japan That Challenges Everything We Know

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“There Are Millions of Civilizations, and the Universe Is Artificially Created”: A Vision from Japan That Challenges Everything We Know

What if the universe as we know it wasn’t born from a chaotic explosion? What if it wasn’t some random fluke of physics and time—but a carefully designed structure, an immense living framework designed to cultivate life? That’s the bold and electrifying vision of Japanese astronomer Takeda Inamoto, who has proposed a revolutionary idea: the universe is not natural—it is artificial. And we are far from alone.

Inamoto’s theory shakes the very foundation of modern cosmology. At its heart, it rejects the Big Bang as the ultimate origin story and instead proposes that our universe—and possibly countless others—were engineered for a purpose: to create life. Not just once. Not just on Earth. But millions, possibly billions of times, across the unimaginable sprawl of the cosmos.

This may sound like science fiction. But take a closer look, and you’ll find that Inamoto’s ideas tap into something deeply human—a quiet intuition many of us have felt all our lives. That the universe seems just a little too perfect. That there is too much symmetry, balance, and order for it all to be accidental.

Are We Just a Grain in a Vast, Controlled Experiment?

When you stare into the night sky, what do you see? Stars, galaxies, darkness. But Inamoto sees something more—evidence of deliberate construction. He argues that the complexity and consistency of the cosmos hint at a design too refined for chaos.

To him, humanity is not the pinnacle of evolution. We are not even a significant thread in the cosmic tapestry. Instead, we are one small node in an infinite experiment, a speck of biological dust playing out its part in a long, intricate plan.

Inamoto’s theory suggests that civilizations like ours are not rare. They are inevitable. Life is not a freak accident, but a cosmic mandate—one seeded in billions of galaxies across the observable universe. Most of these civilizations, he believes, are far beyond our reach, not because they don’t exist, but because our tools are still primitive. We are infants crawling in a cathedral, unable to understand the architecture surrounding us.

The Evolution of Intelligence Across Space and Time

Consider this: One thousand years ago, Inamoto’s ancestors hunted with bows and arrows. Just 500 years ago, humanity discovered the mechanical world. And barely 50 years ago, we touched the edge of space. Now, in just a few decades, we hold supercomputers in our palms, control drones with our voices, and are experimenting with artificial intelligence that rivals human thought.

The speed of human development is staggering. It is not unthinkable that in the next century—or perhaps sooner—we will begin colonizing other planets, mining asteroids, and possibly making first contact with intelligent species.

Inamoto’s argument is deeply rooted in this idea of cosmic acceleration. Every advanced civilization likely starts from a humble beginning. A tribe. A village. A single planet. But once it breaks free of its planetary chains, its influence expands exponentially—first to nearby star systems, then to entire clusters, and eventually, perhaps, to an entire galaxy.

The logical conclusion of this process is a galaxy teeming with interstellar empires, federations, unions—a web of intelligent life coexisting, competing, or even cooperating across dimensions we can barely imagine.

A Universe Overflowing with Life—Just Not Ours Yet

Inamoto’s hypothesis doesn’t suggest that Earth is special. Quite the opposite. He argues that every planet, past or future, is capable of hosting life—under the right conditions, at the right time.

Take Venus, Mars, or the theorized planet Phaethon. All three are potential candidates for ancient life within our own solar system. If life could exist here, why not on worlds orbiting twin suns in distant systems? Why not in galaxies 200 million light-years away?

From this perspective, life is not rare—it is routine. What is rare is contact. Civilizations evolve on staggered timelines, rise and fall across the galactic clock, sometimes brushing against one another—sometimes forever isolated by distance, time, or cosmic catastrophe.

But the day will come, Inamoto believes, when our paths will cross. And when they do, we will realize that we were never truly alone.

The Death of Chaos, the Birth of Harmony

The underlying philosophy of Inamoto’s belief is spiritual, yet scientific. He rejects the idea of a random explosion birthing the universe, finding it illogical.

“If the universe were born from chaos,” he says, “we would still be living in it. Chaos would replicate endlessly. But what we see instead is harmony—order, predictability, natural laws that hold true across billions of light-years.”

This harmony, he believes, could not have emerged from randomness. It points to deliberate design. To an architect. Maybe not a god in the traditional sense, but a cosmic force—possibly a civilization—so advanced, it could create entire universes.

In this framework, life is not the side effect. It is the goal. The universe wasn’t made to burn, it was made to bloom.

Humanity’s Future in a Designed Cosmos

So, what happens next?

Inamoto is not claiming to know the future. But his belief is clear: humanity will rise. Whether it takes a thousand years or a hundred thousand, we will move beyond Earth, establish colonies, develop new technologies, and become one of the civilizations that shapes the next chapter of the universe.

We are not observers. We are participants in something vast and beautiful.

The time may come when we discover that the stars above are not cold, empty stones, but markers of civilization—each sun a beacon for life. Perhaps one day we will shake hands (or tentacles, or energy fields) with beings who look nothing like us but share the same desire to understand, explore, and survive.

And when that happens, we will know the truth: The universe was never silent. We simply weren’t ready to listen.

Maybe we still aren’t.

But someday, we will be.

[presswoodterryryan]

Trump's Freedom Cities: A New Era of Sustainable Development

By Mr. Fluffernutter In an era of rapid technological advancement, economic shifts, and increasing urban congestion, former President Donald Trump has introduced a bold and ambitious vision—the creation of Freedom Cities. As part of his Agenda 47 policy framework, Trump proposes developing new cities on federally owned land, aiming to redefine urban living through cutting-edge infrastructure,…

[campbaellnancywvz]

Exploring the Future of Smart Home Technology with Dreame's Water Vacuum Cleaner

The smart home industry is rapidly evolving, and brands like Dreame are leading the charge with innovative products that enhance our daily lives. One standout product is the Dreame water vacuum cleaner, which combines advanced technology with user-friendly design.

Dreame's water vacuum cleaner offers a powerful cleaning solution that not only vacuums but also mops, making it a versatile addition to any smart home. Its cutting-edge features include smart sensors that detect different floor types and adjust cleaning modes accordingly, ensuring a thorough clean every time.

Additionally, the sleek design and compact size make it easy to store and maneuver around the house. With the ability to connect to your smartphone, you can control the vacuum cleaner remotely, schedule cleaning sessions, and even monitor its performance in real-time.

Embracing smart home technology has never been easier, and with Dreame's water vacuum cleaner, you can enjoy a cleaner, more efficient living space. It's a perfect example of how technology can improve our lives, making cleaning less of a chore and more of a breeze!

[darknymfa-art]

Monuary day 4, "plague doctor owls". Increasingly ragged (and probably greenish), these guys are stalwart healers... until they evolve and become diseased themselves.

[techdriveplay]

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD Review

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD ushers in a bold new era for family SUVs, showcasing a daring departure from its predecessor in both design and functionality. Hyundai has reimagined the Santa Fe, crafting a seven-seater that stands out with its striking looks and impressive features. It’s not just the exterior that has undergone a transformation; the Santa Fe Hybrid promises a well-rounded…

[kids-worldfun]

Tech-Integrated Workplaces: The Surge of Next-Generation Office Cubicles Integrated with Technology

Workspace is undergoing a lot of tone changes today, as the velocity of technology advancements keeps increasing, thus impacting modern office cubicles changes aided with integrated tech solutions that promise boosted performance and productivity coupled with a satisfying experience for the employees. Innovatively designed and integrated with advanced tech integration, workstations enable…

[learning--tech]

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[noohyah]

Can You Handle This Beast? Unveiling The Lexus LC500 GT500

The Lexus LC500 GT500 is a special edition of the Lexus LC500, a flagship coupe that debuted in 2017.  The GT500 version is inspired by the racing car that competes in the Super GT series in Japan.  It features a more aggressive design, a more powerful engine, and a more advanced technology.  In this article, we will unveil the Lexus LC500 GT500 and show you why it is the best car you can buy in…

[michaelgabrill]

Advancing Elastocaloric Refrigeration through Co-design of Materials and Systems

Patrick Shamberger Texas A&M University Elastocaloric materials heat up or cool down when stress is applied to them or removed. The objective of this grant is to develop improved elastocaloric effect materials that are capable of performing more cooling work per cycle, more efficiently converting mechanical work to cooling work with minimal dissipation, and cycling […] from NASA https://ift.tt/DqzVROx

[ddarker-dreams]

Impasse.

Yan Chrollo x F Reader

Warnings: Yandere themes, unhealthy relationships, captivity, Reader makes a joke about dying, discussions of parenthood, some not SFW implications. Word count: 2k.

Chrollo has been acting strange today. 

You’ve been hesitant to acknowledge this shift. For better or for worse, the two of you have fallen into a routine. It’s a strained routine, yes, but it provides a degree of stability otherwise missing from your upended life. To put it simply, you bother him and he bothers you. There’s some nuance — for instance, your schemes are limited in scope, owing to a power imbalance so unfair you think the universe owes you a solid. Nonetheless, you’re proud to say you’ve hurt his feelings once or twice. Then there’s his part. He specializes in picking your brain, making you uncomfortable by pretending he’s normal, and making you uncomfortable when he quits pretending. 

He's abstained from any of these behaviors since this morning. This pushes you past the ‘uncomfortable’ threshold, now you’re nervous. 

This is made worse when he looks you dead in the eye and asks, “Have you ever wanted children?” 

“Children?” You repeat, your voice not dissimilar to a mouse’s squeak. “Like, kids?” 

There’s a brief glimpse of amusement on his countenance, but he’s quick to redirect your focus. “Whichever word you prefer.” 

You study him. Presently, you’re sitting atop a barstool overlooking the area’s living space, while he leans against a nearby support column. He’s changed into his evening attire, a loose white shirt and gray sweatpants. You’re not so fortunate. You’re still paying for an indiscretion committed earlier in the week. Consequently, your wardrobe has been reduced to his preferred aesthetics. You’re wearing a black nightgown with thin spaghetti straps and lace embellishments.

Given your vulnerable position, risqué outfit, and his not-so-subtle interest in wooing you, the potential implications inspire discomfort. You shrink into yourself. What is he getting at? You’ve managed to avoid most of his physical advances, but you’re not delusional; if he willed it, you’d be at his mercy. You always feared he was operating on an invisible timer known only to him, each passing second bringing you closer to— 

“You’re overthinking things,” he notes. “I have no ulterior motives. I’m simply curious.” 

“Curious?” you repeat back, cautious. 

He nods. 

“What brought this ‘curiosity’ about?” 

Chrollo stares at you. You can feel his eyes dissecting everything, from your closed-off body language to your barely concealed hostility. 

“... I see,” he eventually says. “You won’t trust me without context. Very well. It’s nothing so grand. Though, in return for my honesty, I expect yours. Does that sound fair?” 

Feigning nonchalance, you shrug. “I guess.” 

He stands to his full height and walks over, pulling out the barstool to your left. He doesn’t intrude on your personal space, but his proximity has you shuffling to the right. He allows you your meager defiance. 

“Last night, I had a dream,” he starts. Then, a pause. He’s giving his word choice unusual consideration. “In it, we were married… or maybe not. Whatever the case, it was a far more conventional lifestyle. You had to take a phone call — with your mother, I believe — so you asked me to watch over two names I’d never heard before. They bore such a resemblance to you. Aside from their eyes, that is.” 

You wonder if he’s aware that he’s smiling. 

Chrollo clears his throat. “As I said, it’s nothing so grand.” 

It’s your turn to scrutinize him. You might not be a virtuoso in the art like he is, but you have your methods. What strikes you is how much of himself he revealed, unwittingly or by design, although the latter suits him better. He must have decided it was a worthwhile sacrifice for any insight you’ll give. 

“Kids… they always sounded nice to me, in theory. Except for when I was a teenager. I was vehemently against the idea then,” you can’t help chuckling at the memory. “I don’t know. I guess I came around to the thought again, but… it’d only be after I established myself. Solid career, housing, whatever. And, of course, the right partner.” 

You’re sure your side eye doesn’t go unnoticed. 

“Not that any of that is in the cards anymore. You’re not delusional enough to think otherwise, right?” 

The skin beneath his eyes crinkles. “And if I was?” 

“I’d fling myself off a balcony.” 

“I wish you wouldn’t say such things.” 

You begin picking at a stray thread on the hem of your nightgown. “Yeah, well, I wish for a lot of things that don’t come true.” 

“I suppose we’re alike in that regard.” 

“Gross,” you make a face. Pursing your lips, you hesitantly ask, “Was that really all you had on your mind? You’ve been so…” 

“So…?” He repeats, matching your inflection. It goads you along. 

“Pensive? Gloomy? Something to that effect. It’s like there’s this little rain cloud floating over you.” 

You motion to the space above his head where the proverbial rain cloud would be. 

“A few days ago, you said some choice words,” Chrollo recalls, much to your displeasure. You were hoping he’d leave that in the past. “They left an impression.” 

You swallow thickly. “I’m sorry.” 

Chrollo gives a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes. “Lying isn’t one of your strong suits; I suggest avoiding it.”

While shifting around in your seat, you wish you could turn invisible. 

“During your little outburst, you asked if I was ‘happy’ with how things are. An interesting question, to say the least. I’ve given it some thought.” 

Svelte fingers graze your jawline. You stiffen up, every muscle seizing into place, as if you’d been paralyzed. His touch is gentle, almost featherlight. Your pulse quickens like you’re a lamb awaiting slaughter. Staring straight ahead, you desperately search for some object to fixate on. You settle on the support column. An avant-garde clock sits high on it, the bottom half of its frame drooping, as if it were paint splashed against a wall. 

You count the seconds as they pass. Two, four, ten… 

His fingers tighten around your jaw and he turns you to face him. 

What a sight you must be — cheeks squished together, eyebrows high, lips agape. And then there’s him. He’s frowning, but aside from that, you can’t get a read on him. The intensity of his gaze holds you captive. Without warning, he leans forward, tilting his head slightly as he does so. You squeeze your eyes shut. You can feel his warm breath fan against your face, how he strengthens his grip, likely anticipating resistance. 

“How can I be ‘happy’ when you’re still so adverse to my touch?” Chrollo whispers, his lips brushing against yours as he talks. You fight the urge to cringe.  “What will it take to have you where I want you?” 

After what feels like an eternity, he lets you go, but doesn’t move back. 

You reopen your eyes. You’re more familiar with the man sitting before you, if only by a fraction. Even then, an unnerving atmosphere lingers, speckling your skin in goosebumps. You wrap your arms around yourself and exhale. The consequences from that day’s lapse in judgment have been manageable until now. 

Your day-to-day existence is defined by a lack of control. Over where you’ll go, what you’ll do, even what you can wear. Chrollo is the composer of your life and you’re his pièce de résistance, whom he always makes adjustments to. You must match his tempo or scramble to catch up. This paradigm has slowly yet surely eroded you, sanding over your harsh edges until you’re soft to the touch. 

You wanted to hurt him, wanted him to feel what jagged pieces remain, but now that you may have accomplished just that, you’re burdened by regret. 

Not for what you did. 

No, for what you possibly started. 

“Chrollo.” 

“Hm?” 

“How much of me are you willing to destroy to get what you want?” 

Chrollo lets out a low hum, as if the hypothetical you presented him with was nothing so unthinkable. This alone stokes your anxiety. Sometimes you wonder if this is not already the path you’re being ushered towards. He’s amassed victories, some small, others sizable. You’re far more docile now compared to when he first took you. Back then, you could barely function, panic ruled your every waking thought and seeped into your dreams, denying every respite. 

“You have the wrong idea,” Chrollo asserts. “I don’t want to destroy any element of you. All I’d like is a change in perspective.” 

You gawk at him. “Huh?” 

“Haven’t I proven I’m not as terrible as you feared?” he questions, tilting his head. “I could’ve been every bit the monster you imagined me to be, if not worse.” 

“Should I— do you expect gratitude, or something?” 

Mirth dances in his eyes like flecks of ember. “It wouldn’t hurt, but no. All I’m suggesting is that you cease torturing yourself for the sake of pride.” 

“I don’t get what you’re talking about.” 

“Don’t you, though?” he challenges, his confidence vexing. “Patience is one of the few virtues I have, but it’s finite. Your love of testing it grows tiresome.” 

You watch as the thread you were tugging at snaps off, fluttering to the marble floor. Your trembling fingers long for another task to occupy themselves with. He sounds as composed as ever, yet beneath the façade, microscopic fissures are forming. You’ve been chiselling at him in your own way. Testing what you can go away with, what remains taboo. Have you finally stumbled into the latter? 

Or was it something else?

Recalling the muted delight on his features when he recounted his dream, you frown.

You’ve always believed the human mind’s capacity to dream is its cruelest gimmick. 

Nightmares are no stranger to scorn — those phantasmagorias that play feature length-films of your fears and insecurities. You’re made to be an unwilling member of the audience, every frame composed with malicious intent. These night terrors deserve their ill-begotten reputation. 

What doesn’t get enough credit for hurting just as much, if not more, are lovely dreams. The idyllic, the picturesque, the unobtainable. They are a heartache you gladly hold the door open for. Once inside, your inner world is redesigned. The spectacle is so dazzling that you come to prefer it over reality. Dreams, both good and bad, are destined to end. For every long nightmare you awake from, there is a paradise you had mere seconds to explore. 

From the corner of your eye you glance at Chrollo. 

For such a greedy man, the dream he fondly recounted is so unremarkable, you almost find it pitiful. 

“That’s quite the conundrum,” you murmur.  “Oh?” 

“You don’t want me to be debilitated by terror, but I’m still supposed to fear you enough to stay in line.” 

“How astute.” 

“Is there really no other way?” You ask, scrunching your eyebrows together. “Couldn’t you just let me go and share in my joy? Surely, that must be better than having me glare at you twenty-four seven.” 

Chrollo chuckles, as if the suggestion you presented is a nonsensical fantasy. 

“I’m not a good enough man to do that, love. You never noticed all the things I did. People are drawn to you. You’re equal parts endearing and naive, it’s an alluring combination. I can’t stand idly by and watch others take from you what I want most.” 

“... How long were you stalking me, exactly?” 

He gives an enigmatic smile. “I’ll leave that to your imagination.” 

Before you can do just that, he gives your thigh an unwelcome squeeze. 

“Let’s call it a night,” he says, his casual tone belying how the statement’s an order. “Tomorrow will be a busy day.” 

You don’t bother voicing your newfound apprehensions. Instead, you wordlessly hop down from your seat, scanning your surroundings for a path to the master bedroom. The home is sparsely lit, but you manage to find your way. You pause at the lack of a second set of footsteps. Chrollo had gotten into the habit of walking audibly at your request, as you found his former silence ‘off-putting.’ 

You discover he’s yet to get up himself, seemingly lost in thought. “You aren’t coming?” 

“In a moment,” he responds. "Go on ahead."

It feels like his eyes are on you even after you’ve left the room. 

[the-many-children-of-the-void]

Woke up this morning with a very important thought rattling around in my head.

How do the cars in the 2006 Pixar masterpiece Cars... safely merge?

This is a question that requires analysis. It doesn't really matter for Lightning McQueen before the movie starts, as he explicitly spends all of his time either at the racetrack or inside Mack (the gay subtext of this is for another post), but if we imagine a normal, non-Piston Cup car, how in the blue hell do they merge?

It's flat-out stated during the "driving backwards" scene in the 2006 movie that cars can see their rearview mirrors. This is because, particularly for Mater's character design, his mirrors are always placed outside his field of vision. But the scene states that he must be able to use them, because the purpose of that scene is to set up Lightning driving backwards during the finale and to advance both of the characters, especially in bringing Lightning closer to Mater as a friend. Even with Mater's ability to articulate his side mirrors to a certain degree, he is never able to bend them forward enough to be able to cover his blindspot. Given where the cars eyes are fundamentally located, this leads me to the conclusion that these vehicles are capable of seeing out of their mirrors. While this raises terrifying questions about the structures of car anatomy, we're gonna completely ignore those implications in favor, instead of a minor question about driving on the highway.

Normally, when one is driving, they eliminate the problem of a blind spot by physically turning their head to look at it before they merge and physically see for themselves whether or not another vehicle occupies that space. But characters in Cars (2006) don't have an in-car mirror, so their blindspots should be the gap between the mirrors and their regular fields of view, and directly behind them.

This, of course, raises the question: if the world of Cars was designed and built for sentient cars, and they have such an obviously unsafe limitation, why is the world still designed in a way that would only be safe to humans who can physically turn their heads? That question, after what I can only describe as a bit of a fever dream, leads me to what I see as the only logical conclusion.

Cars can see out of their windows, too, but have evolved camouflage for those eyes so that their prey can't tell where they're looking.