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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Their point is that (as per relatively), all movement is relative to something. So if the earth moved away then you must be measuring in relation to some other reference point. There is no absolute positioning system. So when you say the earth is moving, what is it moving in relation to? And why did you pick that reference point instead of having a time machine that uses earth itself as a reference point?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Haha it's not work, think of it as donating pixels to a good cause! But it's fine if you have better things to do 🙂

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

From random searching around it seems lanes haven't necessarily changed (basically this route is still used) but technology helps a lot. There are definitely fewer icebergs at that location these days but despite many reddit commenters claiming none it seems there are a few icebergs that make it there: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/images/iip/data/2017/20170426_NAIS65.gif

Sinking location: https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sinking_of_the_Titanic&params=41_43_32_N_49_56_49_W_scale%3A5000000

Apparently radar makes sure ships know about any icebergs well in advance, and there are also ice patrol planes and satellite tracking to make them pretty much a non-issue. Unless you're the MV Explorer cruise ship that sunk in the Antarctic after hitting an iceberg in 2007. But that was outside of shipping lanes and monitoring areas as far as I can tell.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 days ago (2 children)

For sad reasons, yes. Probably a lot lower chance than it was 100 years ago.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Pretty sure you can't draw a kiwi without someone giving it laser eyes 😆

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

@[email protected] I guess you're on holiday and won't be able to participate this year?

 

There is an announcement post here: https://lemmy.nz/post/25124710

We drew this last time: screen shot of canvas image with various NZ icons, such as a map of NZ, a fantail, a kiwi that cuts open to a kiwifruit centre, and references to !newzealand@lemmy.nz and no.lastname.nz

Any suggestions for what we could draw this time? I'm happy to put together a template, it would be nice to have some new ideas for this year.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I heard of bitcoin for a while, but by the time I decided to get some they cost $20 each. No way I was shelling out that much.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (16 children)

I guess the point is that it shows the correlation between processed food and cancer is statistically significant. As in there is definitely a link, and this meta analysis shows good evidence this link exists. Even if the impact is small.

As for the day to day impact of this study, I'm not sure there is one. Processed food is already on WHOs list of things that definitely cause cancer.

Getting a colorectal cancer probability in a lifetime is about 0.04, eating hotdog adds 8% to it or ~0.003.

Depending on the average amount of processed meats eaten, it could also show not eating a hot dog every day will reduce your risk of cancer by about that much. It's probably only important in the cumulative though. When we have studies like this for many foods, you could put together a diet that reduces your chance of cancer by 20 or 30%, say. But one food's impact like this is probably only important to scientists.

So getting back to your original question:

Like... is it written to excite anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety drives clicks which drives revenue.

 

Last weeks thread here

Welcome to this week’s casual kōrero thread!

This post will be pinned in this community so you can always find it, and will stay for about a week until replaced by the next one.

It’s for talking about anything that might not justify a full post. For example:

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  • Something humourous that happened to you
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New Zealanders with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will now have easier access to diagnosis and medication after the government changed prescribing rules.

But there is still so much we don’t know about ADHD in Aotearoa. And while these changes will help many, easier access to medication alone won’t fill the gaps in other supports people with ADHD need to live well.

From February 2026 trained GPS and nurse practitioners will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD. Under the current system, only paediatricians or psychiatrists can make the diagnosis. GPs and nurse practitioners then provide followup care.

The current process – which is both time-consuming and expensive – has been widely criticised. The government’s changes are expected to at least partially address these issues.

Worldwide estimates suggest ADHD in adults ranges from 2.5% to 3.4% of most populations. But England’s 2023 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey found 13.9% of adults met criteria warranting clinical assessment. Only 0.5% had been professionally diagnosed.

Recent research found 0.6% of the adult population in New Zealand was receiving drug treatment for ADHD. Based on a conservative estimate of 2.6% of adults with ADHD, this shows a large “treatment gap” exists.

Māori and Pacific peoples are less likely to receive ADHD medications. These inequities begin early. Tamariki Māori screened for ADHD at age four are less likely to receive medication than their non-Māori peers.

There are also substantial differences in the age of diagnosis across sociodemographic groups. These inequities raise serious concerns about access and systemic bias.

International research shows untreated ADHD is linked to worse mental and physical health, higher mortality, and reduced life expectancy.

ADHD prevalence is also five times higher among youth prisoners and ten times higher among adult prisoners compared to the general population. In Australia, ADHD’s social and economic costs are estimated at A$20.42 billion per year, or $25,071 per person.

Adult women were overrepresented in the sample, constituting 83% of the 689 participants, with over 80% reporting being diagnosed after age 24, reflecting global trends of underdiagnosis in early age among women.

Growing evidence shows many of the negative outcomes of ADHD are mitigated by treatment with medication. One study from Sweden found a significant association between initiating ADHD medication treatment and lower mortality.

However, medication is only part of the solution. Strategies focused on the strengths of people with ADHD can have huge benefits for the individual, their whānau and communities. Particularly when they receive timely diagnosis, treatment and necessary accommodations.

Researchers argue that while ADHD medications provide effective treatment, they should never be the only form of treatment offered.

Expanding prescribing authority is a vital step, but this alone will do little to increase access to psychological and allied health supports to ensure the right care can be provided to people with ADHD.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Hmm odd. Maybe just try again?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Surely a replicator can replicate a bowl of next day stew or friend rice. You're be able to have it today instead of tomorrow.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

That's odd. How far did you get? Any error?

Federation from your instance Lemmy.world to the instance the community is on (programming.dev) is healthy, so that doesn't seem to be the issue.

My guess would be that you've tried to upload an image that is over the size limit - I think this is imposed by your own instance (Lemmy.world), and I'm not sure what the size limit is but I think 5MB per image is pretty common. If you drop the image size or upload elsewhere then link it, does that work?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (5 children)

What about [email protected]?

Or if you are using Home Assistant you could post in [email protected]

There is a Lemmy community search function here if you want to check other options: https://lemmyverse.net/communities

 

Hundreds of citizen scientists are set for a stint of bird spotting as the annual New Zealand Garden Bird Survey gets underway on Saturday.

It's the 19th time that Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra o Aotearoa has been held.

From now until 6 July people were encouraged to get out in their garden or go to a local park and look at and listen for birds for one hour, on one day, and record the highest number of each species they notice.

How to take part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey:

  1. Visit the NZ Garden Bird Survey website to get started.

  2. Select a garden or a local park.

  3. Choose any ONE day between 28 June and 6 July.

  4. Look and listen for birds on that day for ONE hour.

  5. For each species, record the HIGHEST number seen or heard at one time.

  6. Submit the results online via the NZ Garden Bird Survey website's Take Part page.

 

A pair of fishers are likely to face charges after being caught with more than 1800 pāua in Porirua.

The pāua was seized by fishery officers based in Wellington earlier this week.

"While inspecting a vessel shortly after it landed at Titahi Bay on Tuesday afternoon, fishery officers discovered 1863 pāua, which had already been shucked," Fisheries New Zealand regional Manager Phil Tasker said.

The estimated retail value of the pāua was approximately $25,000.

Tasker said it was one of the biggest hauls of illegally harvested pāua in recent times.

"There is a maximum daily limit of five pāua per fisher in this area, which gives some context to the scale of this offending, and the potential damage it could do to the pāua population."

He said it was incredibly disappointing to see offending of this scale.

"This fishery is a shared resource, and the rules are there to protect its sustainability for everyone. Our message for those who think they can steal this shared resource is that we will pursue offending and there will be consequences."

 

Last weeks thread here

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It’s for talking about anything that might not justify a full post. For example:

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TL;DR if you haven't already, please fill in the Lemmy.nz Census (even if your account is on another instance). Skip any questions you aren't comfortable answering! Literally any!

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A man leaving his home for work at 6.30am went to jump into his work van but unexpectedly found his landlord sitting in it, drinking a handle of beer.

On another occasion, the landlord, Jake Sim, left a note for the tenant on the bench saying: "It's fixed ya winging pr**k" after going to the property to fix a heatpump".

The incidents were a part of a bigger tenancy issue in which Sim turned up at the property intoxicated and banging on the doors, and on other occasions, unlawfully let himself in.

The tenant told the tribunal that on 23 April that year, he went to the rental, the location of which was redacted from the decision, and found a treadmill set up and a TV mounted on a wall.

Around mid-2024, the tenant changed the locks to the house.

He acknowledged it was a breach of his obligations as a tenant but said he felt he had no other option.

The tribunal ruled it would not order him to pay exemplary damages, given the context in which the locks were changed.

Sim then said he had used a lock-picking kit to let himself in on November 14. Then, on November 15, when he believed the tenancy had ended, he climbed through a window.

The tenant claimed that when he returned to the premises on November 16 to finish moving, his gun safe had been opened and $3000 in cash and two rings were gone.

He was ordered to pay the tenant, who was awarded name suppression, $2000 compensation and $1500 in damages.

 

Last weeks thread here

Welcome to this week’s casual kōrero thread!

This post will be pinned in this community so you can always find it, and will stay for about a week until replaced by the next one.

It’s for talking about anything that might not justify a full post. For example:

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  • A picture of a cloud that kind of looks like an elephant
  • Anything else, there are no rules (except the rule)

So how’s it going?

 

Last weeks thread here

Welcome to this week’s casual kōrero thread!

This post will be pinned in this community so you can always find it, and will stay for about a week until replaced by the next one.

It’s for talking about anything that might not justify a full post. For example:

  • Something interesting that happened to you

  • Something humourous that happened to you

  • Something frustrating that happened to you

  • A quick question

  • A request for recommendations

  • Pictures of your pet

  • A picture of a cloud that kind of looks like an elephant

  • Anything else, there are no rules (except the rule)

So how’s it going?

 

TL;DR if you haven't already, please fill in the Lemmy.nz Census (even if your account is on another instance). Skip any questions you aren't comfortable answering!

This is a reminder post to please fill in the 2025 Lemmy.nz census survey if you haven't already.

You can see the previous post here.

None of the questions are mandatory. They cover questions about where you're from in the country/world, who you are (demographic info), how you use Lemmy and the fediverse, and some extras at the end. Skip anything you're not comfortable answering.

Everyone is welcome! If a question doesn't apply to you then just skip it.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Answer the Lemmy.nz 2025 Census

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