The Polaris Dawn mission, raising bison instead of cattle, and the backbone of AI: GPU

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The Polaris Dawn mission is to “accelerate the timeline for making humankind a multi-planetary species.”

However, to get there, the four Men on board had to train for years for the five-day groundbreaking spaceflight that took off on September 10, 2024, a day that will go down in history.

Billionaire’s joyride, a means to teach people not to destroy the planet: whatever was driving the Polaris Dawn mission, it was a significant first as the furthest mankind has ever gone. They did collect valuable scientific data (in cool suits). Must-Reads .

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Raising cattle results in high annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). But by simply replacing cows with bison, we could reduce methane emissions. It’s not their fault; it’s the fermented food that they eat.

With the adverse effects of methane in mind, bison farming is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative. Though more dangerous to farm, bison might be safer for the environment and cheaper to raise.

And bison meat might be healthier than cow meat. (Read More )

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