Meet Q-silicon, a new magnetic material for spintronic quantum computers

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  3 months ago

“A brand new form of silicon might help extend its use into the future. Engineers at North Carolina State University have discovered a material...”

Two of the Worst Far-Right Groups Are Now Fighting Each Other

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  3 months ago

““ The white nationalists are triggered," a North Carolina Proud Boy chapter wrote. "You’re going to need a lot more than your handful of 155-pound...”

When Trump says he'll end the Ukraine-Russia war in a day, here's what that really means

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  66 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  3 months ago

“We should all beware presidential candidates who bear "secret plans" to solve some hideous crisis that the incumbent has somehow been unable to...”

Plant-based insulin derived from lettuce, can be taken orally

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  3 months ago

“It's cheap, easy to transport, effective and non-invasive. Scientists have had their eye on genetically modified lettuce for insulin delivery for a...”

I don't want to live in a country where Trump could be held accountable

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  Op/Ed  •  245 Comments  •  15 Likes  •  4 months ago

“TWO TIERS! One tier in which President Trump keeps getting indicted via both state and federal justice systems and another in which the people I...”

FTC Approves Final Order Requiring Anchor Glass Container Corp. to Drop Noncompete Restrictions That It Imposed on Workers

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 months ago

“The consent order bans Anchor Glass from entering into, maintaining, enforcing or attempting to enforce, or threatening to enforce noncompete...”

I’m seeding this to see if anyone else here has fallen victim to this wholly unfair practice, masquerading itself as a necessary practice to protect corporate interests.  This country just becomes a more and more shitty place to reside thanks to the lawyers and sleazy human resource departments...

The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't - BBC News

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  90 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  4 months ago

“Rituals, blasphemy, and English Breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.”

Skateboarding Dogs

By: Hal A. Lujah  •  Entertainment  •  7 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  5 months ago

I was a skateboarder for ten years before I wrecked my knee and had to give it up for good.  I am in awe of these dogs in this video.  It’s amazing how natural, comfortable, and instinctual they are with a skateboard.  I’ve skated with people who were sketchier than these guys.  Post other...

Shooter kills 8-year-old and four others in Cleveland, Tex., sheriff says - The Washington Post

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 months ago

“The gunman had been shooting his rifle in his Cleveland, Tex., front yard and allegedly became angry when his neighbors asked him to stop, the...”

New recipe makes concrete that absorbs more CO2 than it emits

Via: Hal A. Lujah  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 months ago

“All up, it's estimated that cement production accounts for as much as 8% of humanity's total carbon dioxide emissions.”