fun facts

When words and actions diverge: USA edition.

“My argument is simple: people who say they want to see a return of American manufacturing don’t actually vote with their dollar. Let me show you…” This is funny/sad/funny. ~ learn more

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An electronic chessboard without turns.

Very impressive work! “Chess is boring… you spend literally half the time waiting for your opponent! There’s no way your internet addled brains could sustain such stimulation deficit, which is why I made this extremely over engineered electronic chess board […]

fun facts

It’s hard to resign in Japan.

“He contacted the resignation agency Momuri, whose name translates to “I Can’t Take This Anymore.” For around ¥22,000, they handle the entire resignation process, contacting the boss on behalf of the client, negotiating with the company, and even recommending lawyers […]

on the blockchain

I haven’t shared any blockchain-related links in a while, and that’s partly because I haven’t found any interesting ones in a while. Meanwhile, the price action on Bitcoin etc. imply lots of recent interest. Consider this a cry for help […]

under the microscope

Humans can pause embryonic development.

“Some mammal species have an ability known as embryonic diapause, in which the development of an embryo can be paused for weeks or even months, keeping the blastocyst from implanting in the uterus. This means the animal can wait out […]

under the microscope

Sensitive ceramics for soft robotics.

“Together with his team, Clemens is developing soft sensor materials based on ceramics. Such sensors can “feel” temperature, strain, pressure or humidity, for instance, which makes them interesting for use in medicine, but also in the field of soft robotics. […]