Wed. 09/08 - What Happens When You Get Struck By Lightning?
What it’s actually like getting struck by lightning, and the community of survivors helping each other cope. Plus, another team of scientists say they have achieved a crucial and record-breaking milestone in the quest for clean fusion power. And an...
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What it’s actually like getting struck by lightning, and the community of survivors helping each other cope. Plus, another team of scientists say they have achieved a crucial and record-breaking milestone in the quest for clean fusion power. And an iconic 1970s band that has spawned countless tribute acts over the years is about to reunite to become their own tribute act, with a little help from Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic.
Links:
- Lightning strikes: A man hit seven times (Washington Post)
- The Secret Society of Lightning Strike Survivors (Narratively)
- MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy (MIT News)
- Eni completes 'landmark' test in energy fusion project (Reuters)
- Cambridge startup takes big step toward clean fusion power (Boston Globe)
- Wed. 08/18 - A "Wright Bros. Moment" In Nuclear Fusion (Kottke Ride Home)
- Abba delight fans with new 10-song album and virtual concert (BBC)
- ABBA fans react to rush for 'Voyage' tour tickets: "robo-ABBA here we go" (NME)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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