In this eclectic mix of a post, we’re taking a deep dive into advancements in solid-state battery tech, while also having a bit of fun tracking Big Mac prices across the U.S. I’m sharing some candid wisdom about learning programming, the astonishing world of ant-created antibiotics, and some humorous musings from XKCD. We’re also exploring social media trends, brushing up on our veggie-chopping skills, and recommending a top-notch Nepalese-Indian restaurant. Dive in with me.
- New solid state battery charges in minutes, lasts for thousands of cycles | pv-magazine:
Their research not only describes a new way to make solid state batteries with a lithium metal anode but also offers new understanding into the interface reaction between lithium and materials at the anode in these type of batteries. - McCheapest:
$8.09 for Big Mac in Lee, Massachusetts!!! This app tracks the price of Big Mac at every McDonald’s location across the U.S. - Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years:
Learning to program isn’t a skill you can pick up in 24 hours. It takes years to get as bad as I am! - Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds | arstechnica:
Although humans may think we are alone in creating antibiotics, there is a species of ant that secretes an especially powerful one—no pharma lab required. - Bug Thread:
So true… - Threads vs Bluesky: Meta’s Twitter rival appears to be winning with publishers:
Six months after it launched, many publishers continue to post on Threads despite the Meta-owned platform’s ambivalence to news. - How To Chop Every Vegetable Epicurious :
Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is back in session! - Everest Nepalese and Indian Cuisine:
A local restaurant in need to try!
Bridging the culinary worlds: our Nepali restaurant captures the essence of the mountains while our Indian restaurant brings the plains alive. Dine with us now!