A motley collection of ideas
Hunting meteorological radiosondes is one of the exciting pastimes of amateur radio enthusiasts.These small instruments—launched into the stratosphere by meteorologists using hydrogen balloons—must be tracked by receiving their signals and following their trajectory based on their GPS data until they land somewhere. And those who are skillful may even take the “prey” home and give … Read more
A lady with no technical background inherited a pile of assorted multimeters, and—rather unwisely—dared to ask in a Facebook group devoted to such things how much each might be worth. She did not receive many straight answers. Some people immediately latched onto one instrument or another and offered her a token amount; others promptly denounced … Read more
A new arrival — whether a kitten or a puppy — always brings joy, excitement, and plenty of questions to a household. “Is it growing well?” “Is it too slow?” or “Maybe it’s getting a bit chubby?” Slow growth can indicate developmental issues, improper nutrition, or even serious hidden illness. Too rapid growth isn’t good … Read more
Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, which is also a camera. Countless photos are taken every day of family trips, festive occasions, a lunch with friends, children, pets—basically of anything that moves and anything that doesn’t. Many people try to back up their pictures to the cloud for safety, using services like … Read more
As cats get older, their joints, muscles, and spine become less flexible, and movements that were once effortless can start to cause discomfort or even pain. One simple way to make mealtime easier is to raise their food bowl about 8 cm above the floor and tilt it roughly 15 degrees toward the cat. This … Read more
Different types of tea release their flavor compounds at different rates: delicate green teas reach their peak after about 3 minutes, while robust black teas often need closer to 5, and strong herbal infusions may benefit from the full 7. Steeping too briefly can leave the flavor underdeveloped, while leaving the leaves in too long … Read more
We found this instrument at a collectors’ fair with my partner. We simply couldn’t resist it, so we took it home for 12 euros. According to its technical logbook, it left the Gamma factory on August 13, 1983, and was last calibrated on July 25, 2000. After cleaning and restoring it, it became a very … Read more
Format: Paperback. You can purchase it on Amazon.com It is also available in audiobook format. The Hungarian edition was published by Typotex Publishing Ltd. in 2025 and can be purchased at Typotex. Among the horrors of the world—such as the tabloid press, Hollywood, or the atomic bomb—there is one that cannot be blamed on the Hungarians: the alarm … Read more
https://beavermap.com By the mid-19th century, the Eurasian beaver had been exterminated from the Carpathian Basin, and for a time it even seemed that the species would become completely extinct: according to estimates, only about 1,200 individuals survived in Europe, scattered across just eight small populations. They were hunted mainly for their fur, but their meat … Read more
This immersive piece from Nigel Stanford demonstrates the synergy between sound and visual effects of cymatics. He uses substances like water or sand placed on vibrating surfaces that form evolving, highly detailed patterns according to specific frequencies. Stanford’s composition and direction elevate this techniques into art. Nigel Stanford is a New Zealand–based composer and electronic … Read more