As we embark on Day 11 of our #31DaysOfHalloween, we set sail for the RMS Queen Mary, an iconic ocean liner turned #haunted attraction in Long Beach, #California. Known for its luxurious past and #ghostly inhabitants, the Queen Mary offers a unique blend of #history, elegance, and spine-chilling encounters.
https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/730937424499359744/31-days-of-halloween-day-11-the-rms-queen-mary
A team of European researchers confirms that coin flips are more likely to land on the same side they started on, as suggested by Persi Diaconis in 2007. The experiment, involving 48 participants flipping over 350,000 coins from 46 countries, found that coins landed with the same side up 50.8% of the time. While the bias is slight, it could have meaningful implications when multiple coin tosses are used to determine outcomes. 🤔
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-flipped-coins-fair-thought.html
Scientists have captured #mysterious radio #signals traveling through #space for more than a decade, with some experts speculating that they could be #aliens attempting to make contact with Earth. Researchers at the University of Tokyo suggest that these fast radio bursts are caused by #starquakes on rapidly spinning neutron stars with powerful magnetic fields. The team found similarities between the #energy released by tremors on the surface of neutron stars and #earthquakes on Earth, indicating the existence of a solid crust on neutron stars that releases huge amounts of energy seen as FRBs.
Problematic. 
seems excessive. 🤷🏻♂️ 
Who should be my 200th follow on #nostr? The most compelling suggestion(s), based on relevance to my interests and the quality of the suggested account, will receive a #zap. This offer expires 3 hours from the timestamp of this post, or when my follower count reaches 200, whichever comes first. 🤙🏻
If you liked those little excerpts, then you’re going to love this new series my ADHD brain has concocted. 🤙
The Beginning of the Crypto Wars (2041):
Testimony of Sofia Moreira, a founding member of the European Blockchain Council
"In the wake of the crash, governments around the world started clamping down on cryptocurrencies. But for many of us, digital currencies weren't just about money. They represented freedom, autonomy, a new way of organizing society. We couldn't just stand by and watch it be crushed by fear and ignorance. So, we fought back. It wasn't a war we chose, but it was a war we were willing to fight. And thus, the Crypto Wars began."
The Crypto Crash (2040):
Testimony of Raj Patel, former software engineer at a major cryptocurrency exchange in India
"It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion. The breach was sophisticated, bypassing every layer of our security. Before we could even realize what was happening, billions were gone. Just like that. It was more than just a theft, it was a violation of trust. The aftermath was devastating. The market crashed, people lost their life savings, and the public's faith in cryptocurrencies was shattered."
The Green Boom (2033):
Testimony of Eva Münch, CEO of SolTech, a renewable energy company in Germany
"The crisis was our wake-up call. We realized we couldn't continue down the path we were on. So, we invested everything in green technology. It was a gamble, but it paid off. The 'Green Boom', as they call it, didn't just help us recover from the crisis. It transformed everything... our economy, our society, how we see our place in the world. We were no longer just consumers of resources; we became custodians of the earth."
The Great Cyber Conflict (2029):
Testimony of Yan Li, former cyber warfare specialist for the People's Liberation Army, China
"I remember that day clearly. The alert went off in the middle of the night. We were under attack. The enemy's malware was like nothing we'd ever seen before. It was adaptive, elusive, like a ghost in our machines. It took us three days... three sleepless days and nights to finally isolate and neutralize it. But by then, the damage was done. Our financial systems were in chaos, power grids were failing, public unrest was growing. It wasn't just a battle; it was a war... a war fought not with guns and bombs, but with code and data."
Predictions for the future? 🤔
2023-2025:
The world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic recovery is uneven, with tech-forward regions and industries bouncing back faster. Cryptocurrencies gain mainstream acceptance, and nations begin to develop their digital currencies.
2026-2030:
Climate change impacts intensify, leading to resource scarcity, increased migration, and conflicts. The first major cyber conflict occurs between major powers, marking the start of a new era of warfare. AI technology advances rapidly, sparking debates about ethics, governance, and security.
2031-2035:
The world experiences its first major climate-induced economic crisis. In response, major economies start to invest heavily in green technologies and infrastructure, leading to a 'Green Boom'. The use of AI and automation leads to significant shifts in labor markets, causing social unrest.
2036-2040:
The global power balance shifts as emerging economies rise, and traditional powers grapple with internal issues. A major breach in an international cryptocurrency exchange sparks a global financial crisis, leading to widespread skepticism about digital assets. In response, major powers start to impose strict regulations on cryptocurrencies.
2041:
Resistance to cryptocurrency regulations, combined with the economic fallout of the financial crisis, leads to the start of the Crypto Wars. The European Blockchain Council (EBC) and the Asian Digital Consortium (ADC) are formed, marking the beginning of a new geopolitical order.
What happens next? 🫣
As long as humans are involved, war is inevitable. 🤷🏻♂️
I dunno, the crypto wars which erupted after the last bitcoin was mined were pretty brutal, leading to the total collapse of Russia in 2048. 🤷🏻♂️
Scientists at Mahidol University are studying the durability of #watermeal, the smallest flowering #plant on Earth, in extreme gravity conditions to determine its suitability for future #space missions. Watermeal, an aquatic plant found in #Asia, could potentially serve as a staple #food for #astronauts due to its high #protein content and #oxygen production through #photosynthesis. Initial experiments conducted in #microgravity showed promising results, and further tests under strong #gravity conditions are being carried out at the European Space Agency's Large Diameter Centrifuge.