Thursday, May 29, 2025
Southwest Bag Fees
"Southwest Airlines ditches free checked bags this week. Here's how much they'll cost"
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Worthwhile Purchases
Dan Go: "What are some purchases under $300 that will instantly change your life?"
What are some purchases under $300 that will instantly change your life?
— Dan Go (@FitFounder) May 18, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Roman Wooden Pipe
"1,700-year-old exceptional Roman wooden water pipe found in Belgium stuns archaeologists". (Via H.R.)
Monday, May 19, 2025
Romanian President And Mathematician
TIL that the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, also won gold medals in the International Mathematical Olympiad in 1987 and 1988 with perfect scores. More background on the man.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Rogue Solar Power Inverters
"Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters"
U.S. energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Light Posting Notice
Admin note: Posting may be lighter than usual this week and next week due to external obligations.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Friday, May 09, 2025
Reasoning Revolution
Jon Stokes: "The Reasoning Revolution In AI: How We Got Here & Why It Matters". [Note: Partial paywall.]
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Quantum Communication Update
"US researchers achieve 11-mile quantum data link using photon transmission"
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
CRISPR Bacon
"The FDA Just Approved the First CRISPR-Edited Pigs for Food". (Via H.R.)
Tangentially related humorous video:
Has The Quantum Era Begun?
"The Quantum Era Has Already Begun".
I am not convinced that the Quantum Era has begun. But the quantum hype era definitely has.
Monday, May 05, 2025
Satellite Speedometer
"US builds 'spacecraft speedometer' to enhance satellite navigation without GPS". (Via H.R.)
Friday, May 02, 2025
Thursday, May 01, 2025
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