ah... missed the 'it" in that sentence.

The Fine summary cited Yutu 2 as the only thing in space with a nuclear device. Its device seems to be nothing more than a blob of warm material. I wasn't suggesting that RTG is a reactor, but that the Yutu 2 is not the only thing with a "nuclear device" onboard.

Suddenly feeling the need to re-watch.

"The only publicly known nuclear device it has sent into space is a tiny radioactive battery on Yutu 2, " Do the RTGs in various spacecraft not count? https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2F...

Now I can blame the universe for my body gaining mass and expanding around the middle.

The Dyson Sphere would need to be at a significant distance from the black hole for several reasons including: It is really really hot close in. And there is a lot of matter flying about at significant % of c. So there's all that pesky collision damage and melting You need to have enough matter _inside_ the sphere to keep the power going for a very long time. It will take _a lot_ of material to construct a sphere of that size. And the sphere itself would block infall of matter from outside. So at the very least, it would be a giant PITA to construct. In theory, we could capture the output of thermonuclear weapons, too. But some of the same problems prevent us from doing so with current tech.

I've made exactly one trip of over 15 miles. That is because of COVID restrictions/precautions. Trip length seems very suspect as an indicator in this environment. In the US, folks in more rural areas often need to drive far more than 15 miles to get anything done. Folks in more urban areas may not need to drive at all. Or they may choose mass transit for a long commute. In Europe or Japan, the same holds true. I would imagine the hard braking frequency might be useful -- in predicting dementia or cell phone use behind the wheel (and that might be distinction without a difference.)

Wish I had mod points. +5 insightful

I'm SHOCKED! SHOCKED to learn that Flash is being used for ill. And also that there is gambling going on in this establishment.

Just saw this recently. Still remarkably relevant today. Also geeky and funny. Perfect for this crowd.

I was thinking the same thing: Star Trek TOS "The Naked Time." IRL.

I'm thinking that inhaling the exhaust and the desire to create more of it involves a positive feedback loop. Something to do with brain damage levels.

Around here, almost all the soot can be attributed to folks who enjoy "rolling coal." -- particularly in close proximity to fuel-efficeint autos and bicycles.

You should have seen my bills on propane. I'll take the electric any day.

Nope. Peak in winter is MUCH higher -- On cold days, you kick in a 10KW resistance heat unit.
The compressor doesn't come anywhere near this.