Investigating the mechanics of seed dispersal in an unusual shrub in eastern North America has revealed that some plants have powers of propulsion equal to the planet’s fastest animals. The post Lens of Time: Witch Hazels Take Flight appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Sustainable Practices: Learning from Environmental Systems We live in a world full of fast environmental change and severe biodiversity loss. In a situation like this sustainable living is more than essential. Our society and the Earth is moving towards water and air pollution and climate... The post Sustainable Practices: Learning from Environmental Systems appeared first on ESS- Environmental Systems and Societies.| ESS- Environmental Systems and Societies
Part 2: Boundary Critique and Condition Creation Refer to my previous post here. In today’s post, I am exploring following up on what leadership means when we recognize that organizations do …| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
Summary Are you building a business (or a life) that supports your life—or one that runs you into the ground? In this episode of ADHD reWired, Eric Tivers is joined by business systems coach and automation strategist Stephanie Blake. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Stephanie shares how simplifying her business,…| ADHD reWired
(With apologies to the screenwriters of Forrest Gump) I’m going to use this post to pull together some related threads from different sources I’ve been reading lately. Rationalization as discarding information The first thread is from The Control Revolution by the late American historian and sociologist James Beniger, which was published back in the 1980s: … Continue reading A statistic is as a statistic does→| Surfing Complexity
Recent U.S. headlines have been dominated by school shootings. The bulk of the stories have been about the assassination of Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University and the correspondin…| Surfing Complexity
By Andrei Savu. Once you understand the basic concepts underpinning systems, what other concepts are key to understanding system dynamics? While systems thinking teaches you to see and shape system structure, system dynamics focuses on understanding nonlinear behavior over time. An additional four key concepts are added to five core concepts in systems thinking described ... Read more| Integration and Implementation Insights
By Andrei Savu. What concepts are key to understanding systems? A system is a set of interdependent elements whose coordinated interactions give rise to an outcome none of the pieces can deliver alone. The key word is relationship: change the relationships and the behavior of the whole shifts, even if every component remains identical. Five ... Read more| Integration and Implementation Insights
Part 1: The Reification Trap and What We Actually Observe In today’s post, I am looking at the notion of organizational purposes in light of cybernetic constructivism. The ideas here are insp…| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
A progressive rollout refers to the act of rolling out some new functionality gradually rather than all at once. This means that, when you initially deploy it, the change only impacts a fraction of your users. The idea behind a progressive rollout is to reduce the risk of a deployment by reducing the blast radius: … Continue reading The hidden trade-offs of fine-grained progressive rollouts→| Surfing Complexity
"What are folks’ views on systems so large where cold-starting the whole system is almost impossible?"... — M'colleague, Shivam, In A Slackroom Next Door.| Hi, I'm Aditya Athalye. I make, learn, teach here.
Technology is—and ought to be—the /byproduct/ of far more important, powerful, and deep-rooted aspects of organisations — including wholesale societies. The pandemic of technology-solutionism gleefully embraced and amplified by all and sundry makes me believe that people seem to have decided it's the other way around.| Hi, I'm Aditya Athalye. I make, learn, teach here.
Not a weighty meandering 300 page Zen dialogue on Motorcycle Maintenance. Merely a meandering blog post in which one contemplates /Quality/ of software products.| Hi, I'm Aditya Athalye. I make, learn, teach here.
Creating things is a delicate endeavour, fraught with peril. People struggle forward through crazy marketplace and environmental complexities just to get from one day to the other. Yet I can't shake off the feeling that we make it harder for ourselves than it should be. I've been trying to work out why. There's a lot to unpack. This post is a start at thinking about it in public.| Hi, I'm Aditya Athalye. I make, learn, teach here.
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Change is inevitable. Nothing is fixed, and that includes our understanding of things.| busybee: General Articles
I am very pleased to be able to share with you Investigating Censor: Steppe Cataphract Edition , the second edition of my dark rules-light r...| grandcommodore.blogspot.com
By Richard Berry. What are the differing characteristics of data? Why are they important for systems to function effectively? What is requisite variety of data? There are nine characteristics of data variety which agitate systems. These are volume, velocity, variety, veracity, validity, vulnerability, viscosity, vectors and virtualisation. Together, the ‘9Vs’ constitute a data requisite variety ... Read more| Integration and Implementation Insights
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The Russian Su-57 Outperforms the F-22 in Scenarios of Mass Offensive Operations – How does the Su-57 excel in massive attacks? What makes it unique? The post Su-57 outperforms F-22 in scenarios of mass offensive operations first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
B61-12 nukes at RAF Lakenheath? Inside the July 17 C-17 priority flight – Are U.S. nuclear bombs back in the UK? What does this mean for NATO’s strategy? The post B61-12 nukes at RAF Lakenheath? Inside the July 17 C-17 flight first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
New video shows China’s stealth CCA UCAV flying with a Y-8 aircraft—marking the first clear sign of progress in Beijing’s loyal wingman drone program. The post China’s CCA UCAV seen flying with Y-8: First-ever footage first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Russia launched a missile strike on July 18 using Tu-95 bombers that flew 2,360 miles from Belaya Airbase before firing Kh-101 missiles near Engels. The post Russian missile strike originated from 2,360 miles away first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Inside NAVSEA plan: Why does the Navy need this upgrade now? How will these changes impact global Naval power? What challenges lie ahead for industry partners? The post Inside NAVSEA bold plan to revolutionize US destroyers by 2029 first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Pentagon gears up for a new SPY-6 radar production wave, opening bids to expand supply for Arleigh Burke destroyers and next-gen U.S. Navy vessels. The post Pentagon prepares SPY-6 radar surge, seeks new contractors first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Russian fighter jet engages drone over Moscow in a rare clash, highlighting escalating tensions and air defense challenges in the Russia-Ukraine war. The post Rare sight: Russian MiG-29 fighter engages drone over Moscow first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Ukrainian forces hid a PTM-3 anti-tank mine in a tree, revealed by RIA Novosti’s video. This clever tactic challenges detection, escalates hybrid warfare. The post Ukrainian mine masked as tree: RIA Novosti’s shocking video first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Boeing clinches a sole-source Navy contract for F/A-18 and EA-18G parts, raising concerns about competition and costs. Explore the impact on naval aviation. The post Boeing locks navy deal for F/A-18, EA-18G parts, blocks rivals first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
The U.S. Army’s RFI for R-TCS signals a major Patriot missile system upgrade, enhancing command, radar, and missile tech to counter advanced threats. The post Secret Army RFI hints at next-gen Patriot SAM control system first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Russian FPV drones with solar panels can recharge on the battlefield, boosting stealth, endurance, and tactical flexibility in Ukraine’s ongoing drone war. The post Russian drone with solar panels lands in Ukraine for recharging first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
On July 17, ZALA unveiled upgraded Lancet drones (Models 51 & 52) and Z-16 to Russian forces, showcasing advanced reconnaissance and strike capabilities. The post Russia unveils ZALA Lancet drone with enhanced EW resistance first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Germany denies knowledge of Patriot deliveries to Ukraine, despite claims. Explore the complexities and strategic importance of these vital air defense systems. The post Germany unaware of Patriot deliveries to Ukraine, Berlin says first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder debuts at RIAT-2025 in striking camouflage, showcasing advanced Block III features, maneuverability, and Pakistan-China collaboration. The post Chinese JF-17 fighter lands in the UK in striking camouflage first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
China deploys 60 aircraft to spy on Taiwan’s Han Kuang 41 exercise, escalating tensions. Taiwan’s defense and global reactions highlight the growing threat. The post China deploys nearly 60 aircraft to spy on Taiwan’s exercise first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian S-400 in Kursk using ATACMS missiles. Shadow's firsthand account reveals tactical precision and emotional impact. The post ‘How we destroyed the S-400 in Kursk’ – a first-person account first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Russian Su-57 jets may patrol near Alaska, exploiting U.S. defense gaps as E-7 Wedgetail is canceled, analysts warn. Is Alaska America’s weak spot? The post Su-57 flies near Alaska? Russia’s bold air strategy revealed first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
President Trump pledges to deliver 17 Patriot systems to Ukraine by fall, threatening Russia with tariffs if talks fail, amid strained U.S. interceptor stocks. The post Trump aims to deliver 17 Patriot systems to Ukraine by fall first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Denmark’s satellite donation boosts secure communications, countering US aid cuts and enhancing Kyiv’s defense against Russia, signaling Europe strategic shift. The post Ukraine gains satellite edge with Denmark’s defense donation first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com.| BulgarianMilitary.com
Poland received six K9 Thunder howitzers on July 14, boosting its artillery with advanced 155mm firepower, precision, and mobility to counter regional threats.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Can we take a more systematic approach to protecting endangered species from international trade? The post Triaging the Global Wildlife Trade appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Collaboration and technology are helping scientists solve migratory mysteries. The post Where Art Thou, Little Songbird? appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Animals of all kinds mix and mingle in underground burrows, offering troubling opportunities for diseases to jump species.| bioGraphic
Learn how to apply systems thinking to organized complexity, crucial for understanding and managing real-world complex issues with interconnected factors.| Systems Thinking Alliance
One of the early criticisms of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was about how it could account for the development of complex biological structures. It’s often not obvious to us how the earlier forms of some biological organ would have increase fitness. “What use”, asked the 19th century English biologist St. George Jackson … Continue reading Easy will always trump simple→| Surfing Complexity
Obsidian is great at many things, but one thing that it doesn’t do out of the box is make it easy to share notes. That may seem like an oversight in our ever more connected world, but it’s by design. The Obsidian team believes that your notes should be private and durable by default. Private […]| Obsidian Rocks
This article describes air data malfunctions that are less known than the basic "pitot blockage".| Engineering Pilot
What do the F-14, the L-1011 and the C-17 have in common? You guessed it: their flight controls involve direct lift control [1]. More...| Engineering Pilot
The ever-increasing impact of GNSS interference on aviation needs to be addressed also from a technical perspective. This is today's topic.| Engineering Pilot
A description of different methods to make flight control computers more resilient against misleading sensor data.| Engineering Pilot
A discussion about GLS and its associated challenges.| Engineering Pilot
Learn how to enhance your thinking and your notes through the power of Excalidraw in Obsidian.| Obsidian Rocks
(With apologies to The Smashing Pumpkins) A few weeks ago, Cloudflare experienced a major outage of their popular 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver. Technically, the DNS resolver itself was working just fine: it was (as far as I’m aware) up and running the whole time. The problem was that nobody on the Internet could actually reach … Continue reading Cloudflare and the infinite sadness of migrations→| Surfing Complexity
Beware what you wake in the dark...| Shadow & Fae
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Discover what a sortation system is, how it works, and the key types used in modern warehouses to boost throughput| Conger Industries Inc. - Wisconsin's Material Handling Experts
Learn how a well should work, what home inspectors check, and how to maintain your system for the sake of water quality and home value.| Boggs Inspection Services
US Air Force pilots in F-15, F-16 jets control XQ-58A Valkyrie drones in a historic air combat test, redefining warfare with unmanned systems.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Pakistan denies China’s J-35A stealth jet deal, dismissing rumors of a 2026 delivery. Asif calls it media hype, raising questions on South Asia’s arms race.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Egypt reveals why it canceled Russia’s Su-35 deal: outdated radar, weak electronic warfare, and inefficient engines exposed in tests, shaking the arms market.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Putin's plan to build 1,000 tanks by 2028 and 3,000 by 2035 faces economic, industrial, and sanctions hurdles. Can Russia’s war-stressed industry deliver?| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
US arms for Ukraine, including Patriot & Stinger missiles, are now blocked in Poland after a Pentagon order, raising concerns for Kyiv’s defense against Russia.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
U.S. Army tests a secret logistics hub in Australia’s outback during Talisman Sabre 2025, boosting Pacific readiness. Explore its impact on defense strategy.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Rostec delivers upgraded BMP-3s with drone-proof armor and stealth tech to Russia’s army, boosting combat power. Explore how these vehicles reshape the warfare.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
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Naval Strike Missile test on EuroPULS/MARS 3 in Norway redefines coastal defense, boosting NATO's multi-domain power with KNDS, Elbit, and Kongsberg.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia receives new batch of upgraded T-80BVM tanks from Omsk, featuring advanced armor and anti-drone systems, defying sanctions to bolster its armored forces.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
waking themselves up tohabits which collapse on every blocklike a tidal waveof Hokusai’s sketchesForest Gander, Kata: Bus Stop Life is full of curious coincidences. Late last week, I discovered t…| Simon Terry
Leaving.. (17 June 2025) The only time I have left my family for an extended period, in 22 years was to volunteer at the London Olympics in 2012. I was away for ten days then. Today I hugged my thr…| Hayley Lever
You’re in the cruise, everything’s stable. No warnings, no anomalies: just the hum of whatever normal sounds like 🚁 Then, out of nowhere, there’s a burning smell, followed by a fire, smoke in the cockpit, and a collective that requires your full body weight to stay down, but the helicopter keeps climbing! This wasn’t a| Pilots Who Ask Why ‣ Question • Learn • Master
Lockheed Martin stock rises despite F-35 Lightning II cuts as Iran tensions spark buzz. Is Iran the key reason and why? Dive into the news driving this surge.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
BAE Systems’ new Sheffield factory will produce M777 howitzers, create 200 jobs, and boost UK defense, signaling a revival in British artillery manufacturing.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Germany denies Ukraine Taurus missiles, offers $1.9B aid. Explore why Berlin opts for funds over long-range weapons in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Pentagon reviews AUKUS nuclear submarine pact to align with U.S. naval priorities, raising concerns for allies. Explore the impact on defense and alliances.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
I love Obsidian. And ever since I started using it in 2020, I’ve been developing systems that make it more effective for me. I hear the same complaint over and over: “Obsidian is too complex”. And I agree. You can do basic note-taking in Obsidian without any complex workflows, but as soon as you want […] The post Announcing: Simple Systems appeared first on Obsidian Rocks.| Obsidian Rocks
Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about Datacore and Obsidian Bases. And for good reason! For most of Obsidian’s existence we’ve only had a single good option for querying notes in Obsidian: Dataview. As you may know, I am a huge Dataview fan. Dataview paved the way and clearly showcased why we need options […]| Obsidian Rocks
U.S. Air Force invests $3.5B in Boeing’s F-47 stealth fighter to dominate skies by 2030. Next-gen jet redefines air combat with drones, stealth tech.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
The US military expert Kirchhoff: Russian drones destroy nearly all 31 U.S. M1A1 Abrams tanks in Ukraine, signaling the end of mechanized warfare.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Discover 10 time management tools and apps to help real estate agents stay on track, get more done, and create focus on what matters most.| Tom Ferry
Poland builds F-15EX parts, cuts costs 50% with local upkeep. Boeing’s jet boosts NATO ally’s airpower, aligns with U.S. $3.1B push for advanced fighters.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russian Su-35 fighter shot down by Ukrainian forces in Kursk ambush on June 7. Details on the aircraft's capabilities and ongoing conflict losses.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia's deployment of Tu-160 bombers to Anadyr, just 410 miles from the U.S., escalates Arctic tensions, signaling strategic shifts amid Ukraine conflict.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability. — Edsger W. Dijkstra Think about a system whose reliability had significantly improved over some period of time. The first example that comes to my mind …| Surfing Complexity
Ukraine stockpiles Hrim-2 ballistic missiles to strike Russia, tests confirm 300km range. Kyiv’s arsenal grows, reducing reliance on Western arms in ongoing war| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
USAF activates Nellis squadron to test AI combat drones, enhancing fighter tactics with autonomous wingmen like YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A for future air dominance.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
New Zealand’s HMNZS Te Kaha frigate leads Talisman Sabre 25, sailing 2,300 miles for epic war games in Australia with 30,000 troops from 19 nations.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia launches Kh-31P missile targeting US-made Patriot system in Kyiv, raising concerns about air defense vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s capital.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia explores converting Tu-214 airliners into Kh-101 missile carriers to bolster its strategic strike capabilities amid bomber losses and production woes.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia vows to repair strategic bombers damaged in Ukraine’s daring drone attack on June 1. Explore the impact and repair challenges in Russia’s nuclear triad.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Germany arms its F-35s with stealthy Joint Strike Missiles, sidelining Taurus for Luftwaffe’s next-gen strike power in a $643M deal with Norway, set for 2025.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
New motor powers U.S. Army’s next-gen missile in key tests, boosting range and speed. Raytheon and Northrop Grumman advance air defense tech for modern threats.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russian forces hit Kherson with three 1100-lb bombs and drones, targeting an admin building, per X posts. The strikes raise concerns in Ukraine’s war-torn city.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Russia offers India the Su-57E with full source code, challenging the U.S. F-35 bid. Explore the deal’s impact on India’s air force and regional tensions.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
Where does our water come from, how do the variations in its flow affect the ecosystems it feeds, and how can timelapse photography help land managers understand and protect this valuable resource?| bioGraphic
It was recently announced that Pocket is shutting down. It’s a shame. Pocket was a great product that has been around for a long time. It served a real purpose, giving us a tool for temporarily storing articles that we want to read or reference later. I started using Pocket around ten years ago. Somewhere […]| Obsidian Rocks
Complexity is a matter of degree and not a kind. – Glenda Eoyang In today’s post, I am exploring the importance of incorporating diversity when navigating complex environments. I have written…| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
One of the most famous physics experiments in modern history is the double-split experiment, originally performed by the English physicist Thomas Young back in 1801. You probably learned about this…| Surfing Complexity
My friends: Datacore is almost ready for prime time. The creator of the plugin has announced that the next major release will include a “stable” version that will be available in the community plugins. What does that mean for us? It means we can start using it! On This Page1 Installing Datacore2 What is Datacore?3 […]| Obsidian Rocks
I first wrote about clipping in Obsidian two years ago (was 2023 really two years ago? Wild). Clipping at the time was good, but it wasn’t great. If you revisit that article, you will note that I couldn’t wholesale recommend any one option: every option was imperfect, with its own list of pros and cons. […] The post The Obsidian Web Clipper Fixes Everything appeared first on Obsidian Rocks.| Obsidian Rocks