China has introduced strict new regulations for online influencers. Under the new rules, content creators must possess a relevant university degree or professional certification before they can discuss specialized topics such as medicine, finance, education, law, or health. The policy, issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, aims to curb misinformation and raise the overall quality of online content. Influencers wishing to cover these subjects on platforms like Douyin, Weibo, and Bilibili are now required to submit proof of their qualifications. Platforms are responsible for verifying credentials and removing any non-compliant content. Violators face significant penalties, including fines of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately $14,000), account suspension, or permanent bans. While supporters view the measure as a necessary step to protect the public from misleading or harmful advice, critics argue that it could restrict free expression and limit diverse voices online. The regulation reflects China’s broader effort to tighten control over digital content and establish higher standards of credibility in the influencer economy.

the saga continues: testing suspicious amazon cables 👹

On December 27, 1968, Apollo 8 needed to fire its engine to leave lunar orbit and return to Earth. If the burn was wrong, the crew would never come home. In Mission Control, a 25-year-old mathematician named Frances Northcutt, known as Poppy, had prepared the return-to-Earth calculations. She was the first woman to work in Mission Control in a technical role. When the burn data came back, something was off. The numbers didn't match the expected trajectory. She had 4 minutes to determine whether the deviation was within tolerance or whether Apollo 8 was in danger. She ran the calculations by hand. They were within tolerance. She gave the go. The crew came home. She later went to law school and became a prominent civil rights attorney. When asked about her time at NASA she said: "We were just doing our jobs. Nobody thought it was unusual except the reporters." The people who kept the astronauts alive were largely anonymous. Most of them were young women with slide rules.

“You’re a Grand Old Flag/Yankee Doodle Dandy” - 🇺🇸 Traditional American Medley 🇺🇸- Here is my Friday morning “One Minute Music Video” for this week. I’m posting my version of this medley in honor of National Flag Day in the United States this Sunday, June 14. 🇺🇸

The newly discovered end of Dracula (1931) epilogue

Congratulations to the newly announced crew for Artemis III! 🚀 As we look forward to our next giant leap, take an inside look at how US Navy Sailors and @NASA teammates successfully recovered the Artemis II capsule and crew. 🌕⚓ #ARTEMISII #ARTEMISIII #USNAVY @NASAArtemis 🎥 MC2 August Clawson

The world works because millions of ordinary people keep choosing to be decent when nobody is watching.

This video gets funnier every single time you watch it

The engineering solution existed before the disaster. The business decision overruled it. This pattern has a name: it happens before every preventable engineering catastrophe. The engineer was right. The decision-maker was wrong. The passengers paid. [7/7]

The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it. – Neil deGrasse Tyson

The sound of meowing 🐾

Very useful physics formula set for students.

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NASA has announced the crew of Artemis lll, which is expected to launch in late 2027 with the goal of testing the NASA-built Orion Spacecraft’s rendezvous and docking with SpaceX’s Starship and/or Blue Origin’s Blue Moon in low orbit over Earth, with the crew consisting of: - Commander, Randy Bresnik serving with NASA - Pilot, Luca Parmitano from Italy serving with the European Space Agency (ESA) - Mission Specialist 1, Frank Rubio serving with NASA - Mission Specialist 2, Andre Douglas serving with NASA

Japanese people: Do it right or don't do it at all. A doctrine we should all live by.

Japan’s high speed rail network, the Shinkansen, is often regarded as one of the safest and most reliable transport systems in the world. Since it began operations in 1964, it has carried over 10 billion passengers without a single passenger fatality caused by a collision or derailment. Despite operating at speeds of up to around 320 km/h, the system maintains extremely strong punctuality. In recent years, average delays have been reported at approximately 1.6 minutes per train, even when taking into account weather and other disruptions. This performance is achieved through a combination of dedicated infrastructure and strict operational design. The network is fully separated from road traffic, freight lines, and conventional rail services, removing many of the risks present in mixed use systems. Multiple safety systems work together to prevent accidents. Automated monitoring continuously controls train speed and movement, while earthquake detection systems can trigger an automatic halt within seconds of seismic activity, often before strong shaking reaches the railway. A strict maintenance regime further supports safety and reliability. Tracks, trains, and signalling equipment are inspected frequently, with small issues identified and resolved early. Staff training is highly standardised to ensure procedures are followed consistently across the network. Alongside its safety record, the Shinkansen is also known for its operational precision. Major routes, including the heavily used Tokyo to Osaka corridor, carry hundreds of thousands of passengers daily with very high service frequency, while still maintaining its exceptionally low average delay times.

cyberscope & sk2, whatcha think?