Bibliodysyey has a great collection of high resolution posters of various nuclear power plants from around the world. Well worth a look if you’re into deep engineering nerdiness.
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The Kopp-Etchells Effect 0
The Kopp-Etchels effect is a fascinating phenomenon caused by helicopters landing in dusty conditions. The mechanism is not clearly understood but the visual evidence is striking.
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Does the Flu Vaccine Work? 0
The Atlantic is reporting that the flu vaccine is not all it’s cracked up to be. This is not anti-vaccination craziness and there is no wild eyed talk of autism here. In fact, there are some solid studies that indicate that the supposed effectiveness of flu vaccine can be explained by the healthier state of those who receive the vaccine. The [...]
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An Innocent Man Executed 0
The New Yorker has a tragic story of a factually innocent man executed in Texas in February 2004. Charged with the murder of his three children by arson, he maintained his innocence until his execution. Fire scientist Craig Beyler said that the methods used in the initial investigation were “characteristic of mystics or psychics.”
The Wonderful World of Crows 0
All hail the lowly crow. While many view them as pests to be run off by scarecrows, they have proven to be incredibly intelligent. A few examples:
They can remember a face for years. They are the only animals other than humans to be observed making and using tools. They pass specific technical knowledge between generations.
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Your Very Own Apollo Guidance Computer 0
Thanks to the Virtual AGC project, you can now have your very own clone of the original Apollo Guidance Computer used during the Apollo moon missions. Since the authors have used the actual programs from the original computers, the simulation is almost perfect. A demo video may give you a better idea of what this [...]
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