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Interesting report on an old #archival preservation technique and its challenge for #digitization.
A literal 'Spürnase' is helpful: "a faint scent of vanilla is present, a sign that the paper itself has begun to break down" 👃

Digital Collections Spotlight #52: Digitization for Preservation: PEC Letter Books « Moravian Archives

Ich lebe nicht in der EU aber bin gespannt ob die Erkenntnis irgendwelche und dann in welche Richtung dies Auswirkungen hat und dies über die EU heraus.
»Sechs Tech-Giganten verstoßen gegen EU-Recht:
Laut der Studie der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband verstoßen die Konzerne gegen das geltende Digitalmarktgesetz. Sie beeinflussen Nutzer mit manipulativen Designs«
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Studie: Sechs Tech-Giganten verstoßen gegen EU-Recht
Laut der Studie der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband verstoßen die Konzerne gegen das geltende Digitalmarktgesetz. Sie beeinflussen Nutzer mit manipulativen Designs.

new blog is deployed and loads articles in 700ms on plane wifi!
`wrk` suggests that it can do ~3500 requests per second on a single digitalocean vCPU.
is that good? i have no idea!
am i satisfied? yes!

New Website Helps Researchers Overcome Peer Reviewers’ Preference for Animal Experiments #AnimalRights #AnimalTests #AnimalTesting

New Website Helps Researchers Overcome Peer Reviewers’ Preference for Animal Experiments
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new website, AnimalMethodsBias.org, created by the Coalition to Illuminate and Address Animal Methods Bias (COLAAB), provides researchers guidance and resources aimed at helping them successfully publish nonanimal biomedical research by overcoming the preference some peer reviewers have for animal-based research methods.

No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay #TomalesBay #environment

URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay
 

Urge the University of Bristol to Ban Forced Swimming Tests #AnimalRights #AnimalTests #AnimalTesting

Urge the University of Bristol to Ban the Near-Drowning of Animals
The University of Bristol is insisting on pursuing the cruel and worthless forced swimming tests.

Animal Cruelty Likely at Nova Scotia Rodeo, Says Animal Justice #AnimalRights #rodeo https://a…

Animal Cruelty Likely at Nova Scotia Rodeo, Says Animal Justice
It’s illegal to cause animals pain and suffering for rodeo entertainment.

Global Methane Levels Show ‘No Hint Of Decline’ According To New Research #environment #methane https://

Global Methane Levels Show 'No Hint Of Decline' According To New Research
New research describes how human activities now fuel two-thirds of global methane emissions, which are growing at an unprecedented rate

Warming Temperatures Threaten Sloths, Especially in High-Altitude Regions #environment #weather #temperature #wildlife

Warming Temperatures Threaten Sloths, Especially in High-Altitude Regions
New research reveals that rising temperatures pose a serious threat to sloths, particularly those living in high-altitude environments.

UK Power Giant Drax Faces Scrutiny for Pollution in US Communities #UnitedKingdom #UK #UnitedStates #USA

UK Power Giant Drax Faces Scrutiny for Pollution in US Communities
The environmental and health crises unfolding near Drax's facilities have sparked significant local and scientific concern.