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RightViu: Continental’s Retrofittable Right Side Blind Spot Monitor for Trucks, to Protect Cyclists – Core77
A new EU safety regulation yields better protection for unseen bikes Cycling along the right side of a truck in NYC was always nerve-wracking–particularly when you remembered the news stories about bicyclists who were killed because the driver couldn’t … Continue reading
Climate Change’s White Supremacy Problem
The climate movement’s white supremacy problem, explained. Support this channel directly by becoming a Patreon backer: https://www.patreon.com/OurChangingCl… In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I look at how white supremacy pervades not only the history of environmentalism and … Continue reading
The world is poorly designed. But copying nature helps.
[…] Japan’s Shinkansen doesn’t look like your typical train. With its long and pointed nose, it can reach top speeds up to 150–200 miles per hour. It didn’t always look like this. Earlier models were rounder and louder, often suffering … Continue reading
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Scientists invent home COVID-19 test using coffee machine capsules | The Conversation
Mark Lorch Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull Wax, vials, a coffee capsule and boiling water are the main components of a brand new COVID-19 test. Transitioning to home working had its challenges for us all, … Continue reading
SCHMIDT — VERTICAL HOME ( Extreme Omelet )
� Grand Prix Stratégie du digital — 2019 � Grand Prix Stratégie de la production — 2019 � Kinsale Shark Award — Bronze — 2019 � Ciclope Award — Bronze — 2019 “Director Neels Castillon defied the laws of gravity … Continue reading
The Return of the Space Planes | Answers With Joe
Going from the Space Shuttle back to flying in capsules might feel like a bit of a step backwards, but the Space Shuttle had its problems. Problems that a new generation of space planes are looking to solve.
Newcomb’s Problem and the tragedy of rationality
I describe my favorite paradox, “Newcomb’s Problem,” the related “Parfit’s Hitchhiker” dilemma, and what they reveal about rationality. The corresponding podcast episode is here: http://rationallyspeakingpodcast.org/…
Did You Know: LEGO Started Because Of A Fire? – DesignTAXI.com
LEGO’s painful past serves as an inspiring tale for businesses spanning eras, most certainly those struck by the pandemic. Its ability to be knocked over to create something entirely new provides a lesson no matter the period. Today, it … Continue reading
Epecuén | A Disastrous Story Of Economic Progress vs Nature
Photographer Adrián Markis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Epecuén’. Epecuén Lake Village is located 550 kilometers southwest of Buenos Aires. Epecuén’s famous lake belongs to the endorheic basin of the chained … Continue reading
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The Reason Cars Have Carpeted Floors
They collect dirt, grime, snow, and assorted gunk. They stain. So why do car manufacturers insist on carpeting floors? Spend enough time in your car, and you’ll eventually begin to consider the seeming absurdity of the vehicle’s carpeted floor. Carpet … Continue reading
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