This was inevitable, given the little thought apparently given to security on the Internet of Things.
Category Archives: Technology and Society
Plastic Bag Bans
…are garbage.
Yes, I’ve always thought this was stupid, since California implemented it. If you don’t wash the reusable bags regularly (and many probably don’t), they’re a public-health nightmare.
Stratolaunch
To cap off an exciting week in space, and particularly private space, the Roc flew for two hours in Mojave this morning.
I still don’t understand the business model for this airplane. I wonder if it will be another Spruce Goose (whose time in the air was vastly exceeded by this flight).
[Update a couple minutes later]
Doug Messier was there.
[Update early afternoon]
Here‘s Jeff Foust’s story.
Cholesterol And Stroke Risk In Women
Too low a level of LDL and triglycerides may increase it. But keep taking those statins.
Cannibal State
Yes, that is what California has become. Don’t know how much longer we’ll hold out.
How The Obama Administration Spied On Trump
Let us count the ways. It’s hilarious to watch the Democrats and the media (but I repeat myself) hie to their fainting couches at Barr’s honesty.
[Update a few minutes later]
The Democrats’ mindless railing against Barr will end badly for them.
End Of A Driving Era
The Eurocrats are slamming the brakes on the autobahns. Eighty kph is ridiculous. Driving at high speed on the autobahn was on my bucket list. Looks like it’s not going to happen now.
Beresheet
Looks like the landing failed. Or at least the landing wasn’t soft. It probably left a long trench.
Great effort, though. Just getting into lunar orbit on the first attempt was a huge success; JPL missed the moon completely with several of the Ranger attempts. I hope they’re funded to try again.
Climate Science
Thoughts on its “noble corruption.”
A New Grand Minimum?
What’s going on with the sun, and what does it mean for climate hysteria?