Thursday, February 13, 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

WikiTok

"Developer creates endless Wikipedia feed to fight algorithm addiction". Direct link to Wikitok.

Optimal Egg

"The best way to cook an egg -- in 32 minutes". 

Original Nature paper: "Periodic cooking of eggs".

Monday, February 10, 2025

Nuclear Fusor

"A Young Man Used AI to Build A Nuclear Fusor and Now I Must Weep". (Via G.F.)

Spine Stimulator

"Spinal cord electrical stimulation restores neural function in clinical trial". (Via H.R.)

Friday, February 07, 2025

Thursday, February 06, 2025

Everett On Expertise

Dr. Peter Everett: "On Professional Expertise"

Navy Lasers

"US Navy evaluates laser weapon aboard destroyer":

HELIOS represents a major step forward in naval warfare, providing a cost-effective countermeasure against drones, small boats, and other asymmetric threats. The U.S. Navy has been expanding its directed energy arsenal, and the HELIOS-equipped USS Preble joins a growing number of Navy ships fielding high-energy laser weapons. 

The successful testing of HELIOS underscores the U.S. Navy’s commitment to integrating laser weapons into its fleet to counter evolving threats. Unlike conventional missile-based defense systems, directed energy weapons like HELIOS offer a virtually unlimited magazine, rapid engagement capabilities, and lower per-engagement costs.


 

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

AI Tutor

"Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says everyone should get an AI tutor right away". (Via D.F.)

Miniature Roman Lock

"Metal Detectorist Unearths Miniature 1,600-Year-Old Roman Lock". (Via H.R.)

Monday, February 03, 2025

Navy AI

"The Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) became the first warship to deploy with a program-of-record artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

Car Battery Update

"A variety of new batteries are coming to power EVs"