A “2001 Briefcase Computer” update: there hasn’t been much to say recently, but I’ve completed the rough-cut of the video camera. It’s made from the correct model Japanese telescope, the correct tripod and a scratch-built body with four chrome-plated “knobs.” The black bits are unclear on the prop, but were made from textured 1mm black…
It’s been long enough that “Dr. House” *could* make a comeback (he *might* be getting out of prison about now…). Saddling him with Dr. Murphy could be entertaining as hell. Will it happen? No, it’s about as likely as Disney making a good Star Wars movie. But it’s fun to think about.
Good news: In a First, Caltech’s Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space This is *many* orders of magnitude away from a practical solar power satellite… but ya gotta start somewhere. And on the other hand, bad news: Boeing finds two serious problems with Starliner just weeks before launch Problem one:…
I’m working on generating more cyanotypes, focusing again on prints formatted to fit in standard 11.75X36 frames. Below is a screenshot of the current crop. However, I probably won’t have all of these made, at least right now; this is costly and i want to make sure I’m making prints people want. So if anything…
Music based on applying notes to “Sierpiński Triangles,” a basic form of a fractal. To me the result sounds like “medieval music.” It also sounds far better than a lot of the drek that gets airplay these days.
Funny, though: A soundproof, breathable device to silence your baby’s cries during long flights and movie nights. https://babymute.com/ The Baby Mute is a must-have for any parent who wants to enjoy long flights or movie nights without the distraction of their baby’s cries. With Baby Mute, you can relax and enjoy your favorite movies or…
Paralyzed man walks again using implants connecting brain with spinal cord Some sci-fi stuff here, with “it’s the real world, though” results… he’s walking, yes, but *real* *slow.* Not sure if he can feel anything.
My next book, released for pre-order and to be shipped in a few weeks: US Supersonic Bomber Projects 2 “The threat posed by the Soviet Union throughout the postwar period coincided with an explosion of innovation and can-do attitude among America’s aircraft manufacturers. Challenging requirements and experimentation resulted in a huge variety of designs for…
