It is hard to imagine what a mainframe or supercomputer can do when we all have what amounts to supercomputers on our desks. But if you look at something like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/08/mainframe-chip-has-360mb-of-on-chip-cache/)

Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard Lives Again with RP2040
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Hackaday readers are likely the kind of folks that have a favorite keyboard, so you can probably imagine how devastating it would be to find out that the board you’ve …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/microsoft-sculpt-keyboard-lives-again-with-rp2040/)

Orion Ceases Operations, Future of Meade Unclear
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There was a time when building a telescope was a rite of passage for budding astronomers, much as building a radio was the coming age for electronics folks. These days, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/orion-ceases-operations-future-of-meade-unclear/)

Reinforcing Plastic Polymers With Cellulose and Other Natural Fibers
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Industrial hemp field.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/industrial_hemp_field_sun.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/industrial_hemp_field_sun.jpg?w=800" tabindex="0" role="button">While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/reinforcing-plastic-polymers-with-cellulose-and-other-natural-fibers/)

The Science of Coating Steel
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[Breaking Taps] has a look at “parkerization” — a process to coat steel to prevent rust. While you commonly see this finish in firearms, it is usable anywhere you need …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/the-science-of-coating-steel/)

Supercon 2023: Ben Combee And The Hacker’s Guide To Audio/Video Formats
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Media formats have come a long way since the early days of computing. Once upon a time, the very idea of even playing live audio was considered a lofty goal, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/supercon-2023-ben-combee-and-the-hackers-guide-to-audio-video-formats/)

One Giant Steppe for Space Flight
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In a recent photo essay for the New Yorker magazine, author Keith Gessen and photographer Andrew McConnell share what life is like for the residents around the launch facility and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/09/09/one-giant-steppe-for-space-flight/)