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Wasn't sure where to put this. It's a hot deal, but we don't have a hot deals thread. It's not much of an article, but this is the closest I think. Need an FFL in MD :^( https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/?comments=1

That's pretty cool. I wonder if that negates the need for anti rejection drugs?

It's gotta be in the mountains. It's also gotta be field to finish, cause that's a story you can sell. Even better if you use old tech like water to power equipment. I'd get Kaveman to write my sales copy. Include a clump of raw wool with every item sold. Land's cheap in the mountains, cause...

I always thought a cool gig would be a field to finish sheep farm. Get a nice spot in the mountains, raise sheep, and turn them into wool products, all on the same property. Might not get you rich, but I think it could be a good living, and you get to be in the mountains.

I read about that on another site. That was a close call for sure. edit: This is the article. It's a little more technical than the NYT article, but still readable if anyone wants more details...

Interesting chart in that article... 90 amputations from handsaws. I wonder how that happens?

I'm on track to live forever... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/23/coffee-drinkers-much-lower-risk-bowel-cancer-recurrence-study Five cups/day? Those are amateur numbers :^D

It's annoying that both companies listed are doing via (cr)apps only. There doesn't need to be a special program to deliver web assets. There's already a perfectly suitable technology called a "web browser". A website can be easily updated, and accessed with any browser. No bloat in the programs...

Excessive niacin possible cause of heart disease... https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/surprising-link-found-between-niacin-and-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/?comments=1 Findings are very preliminary, but it's worth paying attention to. Energy drinks can have high niacin levels, and if...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/17/us-east-trees-warming-hole-study-climate-crisis

She was ok. It's the thought that counts. I dumped a bunch of stuff in her lap, and I would've been amazed if she could make sense of it. It's hard to do modern(ish) mechanicals via long distance, especially when it's likely an electrical/computer problem. The impetus for seeking out how coils...

I doubt many will care about this. I barely do, but I'm trying to figure out how ignition coils work, and this article is fairly in depth. A little more depth than I want, but I think I got the useful bit I was looking for. https://www.denso-am.eu/news/deneur21_04_ignition-coil-basic-principles...

Stolen from the Buzz... https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dinosaur-evergreens-thought-extinct-for-2mil-years-discovered-by-park-ranger-90-tree-grove-is-find-of-the-century/

https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/mechanism-behind-aspirins-protective-effect-against-colorectal-cancer-identified-380646

Though I haven't read it, this book is probably good. Educational while being entertaining. Both writers have a science background; Kelly more so than Zach, so it isn't just random hacks writing about stuff. I occasionally post SMBC comics(Zach writes them) in the 'funny picture' thread...

Any of you seen The Expanse tv series? That looked like a more realistic view(minus the outlandish overall plot) of a space future than is typically seen in media. Not nearly as appealing as Star Trek.

I just glossed over the artillery article. I wonder how close you can be to the gun with shielding setup? Seems like an ideal job for a robot. Maybe keep the humans 100' away, and operate the guns electronically?

I think this has turned up here before, but I don't remember reading about increased lumber strength. A short article... https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/daisugi.html

Ass holes create habitat... https://theconversation.com/feral-desert-donkeys-are-digging-wells-giving-water-to-parched-wildlife-159909

Old guy runs... https://thewalrus.ca/worlds-oldest-ultramarathon-runner/?utm_source=pocket-newtab Here's a quote for cory that was in the article...