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Comment on Donald Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million US civil fraud judgment in ~news
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Comment on IronLev has demonstrated the first-ever magnetic levitation test on regular train tracks in ~transport
drannex (edited )Link ParentIt's possible, but not at the size they are developing. This test vehicle is only 1ton, and you can reasonably build devices that levitate 200+ pounds the size of a skateboard (as an example, see...It's possible, but not at the size they are developing. This test vehicle is only 1ton, and you can reasonably build devices that levitate 200+ pounds the size of a skateboard (as an example, see the Hendo Hoverboard from 2014 that used the same concept). With higher end equipment, and onboard batteries, you most certainly could do this.
I am not saying I'm not skeptical as well, butit's certainly in the realm of possibility. They used permanent magnets rotated at high speeds, and I imagine this company likely does as well after looking through their other offerings and accomplishments. If you notice they always mention external power not onboard, such as batteries.Edit: on the topic of patents.
From what I can tell, this is a project founded by Adriano Girotto and Ales Tech, Girotta has quite a few patents to his name in all sorts of manner similar to this and several companies with similar names (Girotto Brevetti appears to be his primary company). A few of their listings are here under his name: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/adriano-girotto
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Comment on IronLev has demonstrated the first-ever magnetic levitation test on regular train tracks in ~transport
drannex Part of my research involves something along these lines, but on a much smaller scale. I would imagine it's using Lenz Law (specifically, eddy currents) to create an electromagnetic response using...Part of my research involves something along these lines, but on a much smaller scale. I would imagine it's using Lenz Law (specifically, eddy currents) to create an electromagnetic response using the spinning motors to induce the momentary magnetism. The biggest issue is heat creation in the foundation tracks, but I would assume it might not be a big deal for something like this (heat dissipation), but does depend on the materials in the tracks, assuming it's iron, then they shouldn't have a problem.
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Comment on IronLev has demonstrated the first-ever magnetic levitation test on regular train tracks in ~transport
drannex The really exciting thing about IronLev’s latest maglev demo is the fact that the company says no modifications were made to the tracks that they tested it on. This means they were able to accomplish hitting speeds of 70 kilometers per hour on normal tracks without having to make any changes.
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IronLev has demonstrated the first-ever magnetic levitation test on regular train tracks
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Comment on Any friendly entrepreneurship communities that aren't rotten with the whole "grindset," hustle culture stuff? in ~life
drannex +1 on this, totally forgot to mention them in my comment. Maker spaces are filled with people with brilliant ideas with dreams of being (or currently living as) entrepreneurs.+1 on this, totally forgot to mention them in my comment. Maker spaces are filled with people with brilliant ideas with dreams of being (or currently living as) entrepreneurs.
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Comment on Any friendly entrepreneurship communities that aren't rotten with the whole "grindset," hustle culture stuff? in ~life
drannex You need to focus on small business or "mom and pop" shop communities. They are much more comfortable, and tend to shy away from the hustle culture. I don't have any specific sites, but those are...You need to focus on small business or "mom and pop" shop communities. They are much more comfortable, and tend to shy away from the hustle culture. I don't have any specific sites, but those are the type of things you'll need to look out for. They generally are less vindictive and competitive, but don't be surprised that they all in some form subscribe to some form of the "excellence above all" aspects to hustle culture, and if you are in regional groups — expect it to become more like a high school cafeteria, or worse, a PTA group.
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Comment on The Crow (2024) | Official trailer in ~movies
drannex You should really check out the The Crow (only the first one....) from the 90s. Truly a fantastic film.You should really check out the The Crow (only the first one....) from the 90s. Truly a fantastic film.
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Comment on Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms in ~lgbt
drannex This policy is going to cause so much suffering, and many entirely preventable deaths.This policy is going to cause so much suffering, and many entirely preventable deaths.
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First Light fusion startup breaks pressure record using giant ‘gun’ machine for projectile fusion attempts
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Comment on Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says in ~transport
drannex Incompetence, because at the very least a management decision to [reduce costs|speed up production|target reaching] would have a direct cause and one that can be fixed. Incompetence means top-down...Incompetence, because at the very least a management decision to [reduce costs|speed up production|target reaching] would have a direct cause and one that can be fixed. Incompetence means top-down everything is a bit screwed.
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Comment on Suggestion for new special tags in ~tildes
drannex (edited )LinkWe only just recently started testing #downer for more depressing sort of news, but I could see that #sensitive could be more effective and understanding for something along these lines and open...We only just recently started testing #downer for more depressing sort of news, but I could see that #sensitive could be more effective and understanding for something along these lines and open it up a bit more.
I have no real input for #support as I tend to prefer the more logical(?) approach to those kind of discussions (especially in text form) than the emotional. But I suppose it could be effective.
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Comment on NEXT Life Sciences announces successful clinical evaluation of the delivery method for Plan A contraception for men in ~life.men
drannex I have been closely following the development of Vasalgel for the last, I don't know, ten years? This is absolutely fantastic. There were many moments when they were scrambling for funding and it...I have been closely following the development of Vasalgel for the last, I don't know, ten years? This is absolutely fantastic. There were many moments when they were scrambling for funding and it seemed to be heading into a death spiral. This is beyond excellent news.
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Comment on Single dose of clinical-grade LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, wins approval for phase III trials in ~science
drannex I have a strong feeling that this is an urban myth popularized since the failure of the DARE days, nearly everyone (my mother included) knows someone, or someone who knew someone, that got high...ran out of his condo off a balcony and killed himself
I have a strong feeling that this is an urban myth popularized since the failure of the DARE days, nearly everyone (my mother included) knows someone, or someone who knew someone, that got high and jumped off their balcony, or thought there was a fire and jumped from their 2+ story window killing themselves.
I have yet to hear from anyone that their brother, or direct family member, or friend did that and it was undeniable. I'm not saying it hasn't (or that you're wrong) but I'm fairly certain it boils down to an urban myth.
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Comment on Single dose of clinical-grade LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, wins approval for phase III trials in ~science
drannex (edited )Link ParentThey explain in the article that they believe this could be, but can't confirm without more testing, that there weren't any 'bad trips' from not having any contaminants that are likely found in...They explain in the article that they believe this could be, but can't confirm without more testing, that there weren't any 'bad trips' from not having any contaminants that are likely found in 'steet' versions versus their clinical grade production and that bad trips may be due to improper handling, production, or similar activities.
Edit: I doubt this statement, but it is something potentially plausible. It could equally be that the users were in a secure environment, and that negates a lot of the negative feelings people have especially while peaking.
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Single dose of clinical-grade LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, wins approval for phase III trials
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Comment on Solar comprises over half of new energy production, reaching a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII in ~enviro
drannex Yeah, that's on me. I tried to change their clickbait title to something more accurate. I should have mentioned new energy production. I can't edit the title now, so if someone with that ability...Yeah, that's on me. I tried to change their clickbait title to something more accurate. I should have mentioned new energy production.
I can't edit the title now, so if someone with that ability could that would be great.
Replace the word "all" with "new"
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Comment on Solar comprises over half of new energy production, reaching a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII in ~enviro
drannex "Solar accounted for most of the capacity the nation added to its electric grids last year. That feat marks the first time since World War II, when hydropower was booming, that a renewable power source has comprised more than half of the nation’s energy additions.
“It’s really monumental,” said Shawn Rumery, senior director of research at the Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA. The trade group announced the 2023 numbers in a report released today [March 6, 2024] with analytics firm Wood MacKenzie. The 32.4 gigawatts that came online in the United States last year shattered the previous high of 23.6 gigawatts recorded in 2021 and accounted for 53 percent of new capacity. Natural gas was next in line at a distant 18 percent.
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Solar comprises over half of new energy production, reaching a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII
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Comment on Rooster Teeth is shutting down after twenty-one years in ~games
drannex I always thought they could have been the next Disney. Sad to see, but not surprising considering the drop in quality over the last few years.I always thought they could have been the next Disney. Sad to see, but not surprising considering the drop in quality over the last few years.
According to a quote I saw on NBC, they won't accept any real estate properties because they're (assumably) afraid (of their creditors and shareholders) that the value isn't what Trump Org say it is, considering that's the whole point of the damages.