Staff of @lapalmaresearch tweeting about #geology #science #geoscience #cats #Earth #space #scifi #zombies. This is an informal account.

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Today marks the first anniversary of the #volcano #eruption at the #CumbreVieja volcanic ridge at the island of #LaPalma 🌴 #Canarias 🇮🇨 At this occasion we share the interview conducted in Oct21 with Maria Jimenez Mejias youtu.be/CuF4IbebYio
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Artemis II has reached its maximum distance from Earth. On the far side of the Moon, 252,756 miles away, Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history and now begin their journey home. Before they left, they said they hoped this mission would be forgotten, but it will be remembered as the moment people started to believe that America can once again do the near-impossible and change the world. Congratulations to this incredible crew and the entire NASA team, our international and commercial partners, but this mission isn’t over until they’re under safe parachutes, splashing down into the Pacific.
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Owls are just cats with wings

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Recent research from Kyoto University reveals that female dogs actively assess human competence—while male dogs do not. Female dogs clearly prefer approaching humans who successfully complete tasks, such as opening food containers, over those who fail. In contrast, male dogs show no preference and treat both competent and incompetent humans equally. These findings, published in a study titled "Female dogs evaluate levels of competence in humans," indicate that female dogs exhibit a more advanced form of social evaluation, particularly when food or resources are involved. They pay closer attention to human actions and their outcomes, using this information to decide who is the most reliable partner for obtaining rewards. This competence bias suggests female dogs are more sensitive to efficiency and social results than previously thought. For dog owners, it means your female companion isn't just loyal—she's also quietly evaluating your ability to provide. These results highlight an intriguing sex difference in canine social cognition, potentially evolved to enhance females' chances of securing resources and survival. [Chijiiwa, H., Horisaki, E., Hori, Y., Anderson, J. R., Fujita, K., & Kuroshima, H. (2022). Female dogs evaluate levels of competence in humans. Behavioural Processes, 203, 104778. DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2022.104778]
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Gaza: 96% of children say they feel death is imminent. After more than two years of war & relentless violence, young Palestinians face a deepening mental health emergency. Girls are at particular risk, including a rise in child marriage, @UNFPA reports. news.un.org/en/story/2026/03…
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The real boss.. 😅
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Ever seen a bird barking at a dog?

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The man below is the founder of Al Qaeda in Syria. The US just took his organization off its terror list and lifted sanctions on him. The woman below is the UN rapporteur on Israel and Palestine. The US is about to impose sanctions on her. Let that sink in.
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BREAKING: Iran may allow oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if traded in Chinese currency 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/mubl88?update=43969…
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Steve Jobs literally predicted the iPhone, the Internet, AI and the next 50 years of technology in a single speech from 1983:
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British parrot missing for four years returns speaking Spanish ind.pn/1v7kKpG
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🌍 Semana del Día Mundial del Agua - #DIVULGAGUA2026 💧👩‍💻 Webinar “Water Security in Island Territories under Climate Change” 19 marzo | 08:00 GMT 🚶‍♂️🌿 Ruta hidrogeológica “Los Paisajes del Agua en La Guancha” (Tenerife) 👉Más información ull.es/portal/noticias/2026/…
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We are excited to announce the launch of the START Game "#ENERGY FROM #WASTEHEAT" — an interactive way to explore the world of sustainable energy materials!🔥->⚡️ The perfect tool for students, educators, and green-tech enthusiasts: start-game.eu/
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"You clearly don't know who you're talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me? No. I am the one who knocks"
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UN experts denounce aggression on Iran & Lebanon, warn of devastating regional escalation: "U.S. and Israel should stop waging and expanding wars, and considering themselves as above international legality”. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
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Still one of the best all time videos

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In 1951, Adelbert Ames created the mind-boggling ‘Ames Window’. It’s so effective that even when you know how it works you can’t break the illusion [📹 The Curiosity Show]

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The Game of Thrones theme was composed by Ramin Djawadi, who is of Iranian descent. Hearing this melody played with Persian instruments and the daf drum is absolutely beautiful.

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There's always a friend who spoils things.
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When a crow dies, other crows often hold what people call a “funeral”: they gather around the body to investigate what happened. Researchers, including teams from the University of Washington, have documented this behavior—known as crow thanatology. Rather than mourning, the crows are assessing risk. They study the scene to identify potential threats (such as predators or poisons), learn which locations or situations are dangerous, and share that knowledge with the rest of their group—improving the flock’s chances of survival.
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Israel has just bombed central Beirut. This is minutes away from the UN, The British Embassy, The European Delegation, and the Lebanese Parliament: it is the heart of the capital. This is the equivalent of bombing Whitehall. The terrorist state of Israel must be disarmed.
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