Swiss company ABB has developed a drone that uses a laser to detect methane leaks while flying at 55 mph at an altitude of 130ft. The system is 1,000 more sensitive than standard methane detection tools.
YouTuber Integza used a 3D printer to build a working turobo jet engine in his attic! Check out his journey of multiple attempts in his video, before reaching a working prototype at the end.
Tim Ferriss recently interviewed Balaji Srinivasan and it was an insanely good interview! They cover geo-politics, crypto, their intersection, among many, many other topics, futurist and otherwise.
Neil On Software created a handy guide on how to deal with difficult people on software projects. I think the tips on how to address each scenario are applicable for the most part outside of software also.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a flexible 3D printed multi-directional antenna that can harvest 6 micorwatts of power from a 5G transmitter at up to 180 meters. Harvest wireless energy in this way can replace the use of batteries in IoT and wearable devices.
Axis Ballymun released a fantastic love-letter to the Irish Langauge this week, written and performed by Roxanna Nic Liam. Siúcra elegantly addresses the tension many Irish people experience when it comes to Gaeilge.