PostsCommentsPayoutskiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 8 days agoRE: Mars Independence 10/12: Economy & Industry on MarsGood point, didn't quite get the right. Here's a better/clearer (I hope) explanation. (Maybe I'll update the doc with this as well if it makes more sense to you.) Mars produces…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 15 days agoRE: Mars Independence 7/12: Energy RoadmapYes, it's from NASA. Apparently they measure atmospheric optical depth (tau, where higher values mean more blockage). During storms, the issues is less about dust settling, but…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 15 days agoRE: Mars Independence 7/12: Energy RoadmapVertical panels will definitely help reduce the risk to dusk build up which will help. However, so storms do reduce sun a lot. Large batteries will help, but not for the big…kiwithinker (65)in #israel • 18 days agoRE: The future of food!StarTrek food replicators 🙂 I can see the potential (as long as they don't call it fish etc when it really isn't). Mars has the potential for chickens, rabbits/guinea pigs…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 18 days agoRE: Mars Independence 4/12: Social CohesionIt's easy to see a group of like minded people setting up their own independent colony. Especially if they can buy enough androids to help them set up and stay alive.kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 26 days agoRE: Mars Independence 2/12: Genetic DiversityI did look into embryo banks to as on option but the effects on pregnancy and infants won't fully be know until we get there, but socially, having children naturally is a better…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 26 days agoRE: Mars Independence 1/12: The Myth of the MillionAgreed. Initially a single location to get set up, then probably different locations for different resources. Cybertruck can travel pretty fast and pretty far between locations…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 26 days agoRE: Mars Independence 1/12: The Myth of the MillionIt's actually a surprisingly small number genetically. Socially you need a few more.kiwithinker (65)in STEMSpace • 3 months agoRE: Space Exploration and NASAs Shrinking Role.Well you have a whole new world to discover if you explore SpaceX and what they do. Here's a sample.kiwithinker (65)in STEMGeeks • 3 months agoRE: Jared Isaacman, NASA or Private Commercial?He would definitely have more freedom to extend his options in the private sector, and much quicker than government every moves.kiwithinker (65)in Photography Lovers • 4 months agoRE: New Zealand's Most Photographed Tree 🇳🇿 | May 2025Sure is a classic spot an worth a visit if you're in the area. Even with other people around you still get great views.kiwithinker (65)in LeoFinance • 4 months agoRE: AI Taking Over The Music IndustryI must admit I've never been into making music before but use Suno.com a lot now to create music for poems and video posts. My stuff is only basic but it's been fun. It is…kiwithinker (65)in Photography Lovers • 4 months agoRE: on the pier Those are amazing photos. So clean a crisp. Great timing to get them.kiwithinker (65)in Reflections • 4 months agoRE: $1 comment upvotes for everyoneIt definitely seems that most people vote but very few comment. I try to vote on comments when I get them, and reply when appropriate as well. I'm sure if more people commented…kiwithinker (65)in SciFi Multiverse • 4 months agoRE: The strange moons of Saturn.The death star one explains why there is such a big asteroid belt in the system 🙂kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 4 months agoRE: TriTorusRex Space Station build: Every Nine MonthsOn this station 500m radius. Can be done a smaller ones, it all depends on rotation speed.kiwithinker (65)in STEMSpace • 5 months agoRE: The Tumble Method: Artificial Gravity For Our Long Trip To MarsCorrect, constant trust would be the idea and that's why people look at options like nuclear propulsion. Unfortunately the amount of propellant needed for a conventional rocket…kiwithinker (65)in STEMSpace • 5 months agoRE: To Mars with Gravity - The Tumble MethodLink to article with more detail of the Tumble Methodkiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 5 months agoRE: The robotization of farms.I wonder if autonomous machines like these will be the way? Rather than convert every machine, training humanoid robots to operate them gains the same advantage which modifying…kiwithinker (65)in StreetArt • 5 months agoRE: Found on Manchester Street Christchurch | CCC'S Street Art Contest #261There are a few of these, big and small all around Christchurch. Not sure how you find them thought.