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Experiments that never see the light of day

Briefly Bio • 19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🔬 Science Research Experiments Open Science Academic Publishing Discovery
  1. Many experiments go unpublished because they're too small or inconclusive. Even if they don't seem important, they really help build bigger discoveries.
  2. It's important for scientists to share these lesser-known experiments. Sharing can help the whole field of science progress faster.
  3. Open science encourages collaboration. Scientists and companies should talk to each other about new ways to share research.

The Costa Meno: Italy

Yolo Intel • 2417 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
🏝 Travel Accommodation Destination Cost Methodology Discovery
  1. The "Costa Meno" list features affordable, authentic, charming, and soulful places to stay in Italy near the coast.
  2. These accommodations offer a deeper connection to the location and owners compared to traditional 5-star hotels.
  3. The list includes accommodations under 300 euros a night, focusing on small hotels and rentals near the water.

The Andaliman Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1990 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culture Cuisine Discovery
  1. Batak cuisine is known for its spicy dishes using Andaliman peppers.
  2. Andaliman peppers are related to Szechuan peppers and provide a unique tingling sensation on the tongue.
  3. The numbing sensation of Andaliman peppers can be experienced in Batak highlands, creating a surprising culinary discovery.
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The Story of the Ice Balloon

Cosmographia • 1078 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
💾 History Exploration Tragedy Discovery Adventure Mystery
  1. The story highlights the fine line between courage and folly. Andrée's bold expedition to the North Pole by hot air balloon ultimately ended in tragedy.
  2. The late 19th century was the 'Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration,' with individuals like Scott and Shackleton driven by a fervor to conquer the poles.
  3. The ill-fated journey of Andrée, Strindberg, and Frænkel serves as a cautionary tale about ambition, courage, and the consequences of daring exploration.

The Disco Jazz Edition

Why is this interesting? • 904 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎶 Music Discovery Genres Culture Technology
  1. An Indian disco record, Disco Jazz, found a new, enthusiastic audience years after its release due to algorithms and word-of-mouth.
  2. Disco Jazz stands out for its blend of genres and unconventional elements compared to traditional Indian disco music.
  3. The rediscovery of 'Aaj Shanibar' led to increased interest from international DJs, new releases, and proceeds going to the singer for her future music projects.

What We Lost and Never Knew

Risk Musings • 916 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
💾 History Discovery Knowledge Survival Inventions Literacy
  1. Over the course of human history, a vast amount of knowledge and discovery has been lost due to the limited opportunities for people to pursue and share their ideas.
  2. Many brilliant individuals throughout history may have gone unrecognized and their innovative ideas lost, as they were focused primarily on survival rather than creativity and exploration.
  3. Today, we are fortunate to live in a time where access to resources like food, water, and shelter, along with advancements in medicine and technology, allow more individuals to focus on creativity and sharing ideas.

Just how big have PC & console game catalogs got?

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter • 353 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming News Discovery
  1. The choice of visual media has exploded, including on-demand watching and streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
  2. The cumulative choice of PC and console games has significantly increased, leading to different market dynamics.
  3. Console platforms like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox have seen a rise in the number of games added each year, impacting game competition and sales.

Imagine I’m jogging in the Great North Woods

Pinch of Dirt • 235 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🔬 Science Environment Animals Health Space Discovery
  1. Imagining jogging in serene environments like the Great North Woods can provide a peaceful escape from city life.
  2. Awareness is growing about the environmental impact of chemicals like PFAS, leading outdoor companies to phase them out.
  3. Controversies arise over moon lander payloads with human remains, prompting discussions on ethics and space pollution.

Rip it up and start again

Development Hell • 394 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
📚 Literature Writing Creation Discovery
  1. Starting writing with a minimal checklist can work well, often just needing the first scene, main character, tone, and a few story waypoints.
  2. Exploring the story as you write, rather than planning out every detail in advance, can lead to surprising discoveries and maintain the magic of the storytelling process.
  3. While traditional advice suggests detailed structures and outlines, some writers prefer a more flexible approach, allowing them to uncover new aspects of the story as they go.

15 Product Management templates to boost your productivity

Untrapping Product Teams • 393 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
💼 Business Product Management Templates Strategy Discovery Delivery
  1. Product management is complex, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone.
  2. Utilizing various templates and methods can help create value and accelerate growth in product management.
  3. Premium materials and resources are available to help product leaders and managers understand key principles for success.

Crazy Science Idea: Tell People Something Is Possible When You Actually Have No Clue

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 593 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🔬 Science Research Innovation Fraud Discovery Progress
  1. Sometimes telling people something is possible, even if you're unsure, can lead to faster progress in finding solutions.
  2. Encouraging the pursuit of crazy ideas, even if they may not be true, can spark innovation and breakthroughs.
  3. Distorting facts slightly to make crazy ideas seem less crazy could potentially inspire more discovery and creativity.

The Man Who Discovered a Quarter of the Universe From the Finchley Road

Londonist: Time Machine • 239 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🔬 Science Discovery Heritage City
  1. London has a rich scientific heritage that is often overlooked due to its focus on cultural activities like arts, theatre, literature, fashion, and sport.
  2. The article discusses exploring the scientific contributions of London more thoroughly in future newsletters.
  3. The Londonist newsletter offers a 7-day free trial to access full post archives.

On messing around

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Innovation Discovery Exploration Mindset Science
  1. Being a 'happy mutant' means being curious and passionate about your interests, even if others don't understand them. It's about exploring what fascinates you without needing to justify it.
  2. Mistakes and experiments are crucial for innovation and discovery. Sometimes the best inventions come from unexpected errors or just playing around with ideas.
  3. Having a growth mindset helps you embrace exploration. Following your instincts and interests can lead to amazing discoveries you never planned for.

Dispatches from the GWAS Era

Holodoxa • 79 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🔬 Science Genetics Research Health Diseases Discovery
  1. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) help understand how genes influence traits and diseases by identifying genetic variants associated with specific traits using large sample sizes and statistical tests.
  2. GWAS provide insights into biological mechanisms, heritability of traits, and can generate polygenic risk scores to predict disease risk based on genetic profiles.
  3. GWAS require large sample sizes and collaborative efforts, showcasing their ongoing utility in genetic research for discovering associations between genetic variants and complex traits.

Fifth layer inside the Earth's core has just been found!

Stemble - for the love of STEM! • 39 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🔬 Science Geology Discovery Research
  1. A new fifth layer has been discovered in Earth's core by scientists at Australian National University.
  2. The discovery was made by studying seismic waves that traveled five times across the Earth's diameter.
  3. Previous studies on Earth's core only looked at single bounces, but this new finding reveals a different crystalline structure deep inside.

Youtube's original sin-g

escape the algorithm • 39 implied HN points • 24 Aug 21
🎶 Music Discovery YouTube Creativity Community
  1. The internet often presents a limited subset of human creativity that is tailored to algorithms for consumption.
  2. Exploring original music on platforms like YouTube through unconventional means can unearth hidden gems despite low view counts.
  3. Discovering music through personal exploration can offer a more meaningful and unique experience compared to algorithm-curated content.

Thoughts on creativity in the age of AI

AMQ’s Substack • 1 HN point • 16 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity AI Discovery Craftsmanship Generative AI
  1. Creativity can be seen as a mix of creation and discovery, especially in the context of art and design.
  2. As technology like Generative AI advances, the line between human creativity and machine generation can become blurred.
  3. Exploring creative processes, whether through AI or imaginative spaces like the Library of Babel, reveals the complex interplay between creating and finding.

Children of the Geissler Tube

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 1 HN point • 17 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Physics Lighting Electronics Computers Discovery
  1. Heinrich Geissler invented the Geissler tube, a crucial technology that led to the development of modern world technologies.
  2. Geissler tubes were originally sold as novelty items before becoming important for lighting, including fluorescent and neon lights.
  3. The Geissler tube's descendants include the cathode-ray tube used in TVs, computers with vacuum tubes, transistors, and even diodes, impacting numerous aspects of our daily lives.

The Magical Telescope and the Starry Adventure

Once Upon A News • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🔬 Science Space Exploration Astronomy Discovery Technology Adventure
  1. A group of wise stargazers dream of discovering the oldest twinkling lights in the sky and need a magical telescope.
  2. The magical telescope, James Webb Space Mirror, could see things invisible to the naked eye and helped find the oldest twinkling lights.
  3. The stargazers find the oldest lights made of hydrogen and helium, and continue their starry adventure to uncover more mysteries of the universe.

🧐 Ancient Beat #95: The Gravettian culture(s), unique dolmens, and Alexander the Great's fam

Ancient Beat • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
💾 History Ancient Civilizations Archaeology Discovery Cultural Diversity Historical Figures
  1. Ice Age hunters in Europe were not one homogenous group, but actually comprised of multiple distinct cultures.
  2. Neanderthals and humans coexisted in Northern Europe 45,000 years ago, shifting previous knowledge about the timeline and interaction between species.
  3. Recent excavation in Sweden revealed a unique dolmen burial chamber from 3500 BCE with missing skeletal parts, hinting at possible ritualistic practices.

Business-in-a-Box 2.0

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
💼 Business Technology Training Discovery Administration
  1. Franchises are not only about fast food but have a long history; businesses like hair salons and Great Clips have thrived through franchising.
  2. The rise of 'business-in-a-box' companies is fueled by AI and a cultural shift towards self-driven work, with Gen Z showing a strong desire for entrepreneurship.
  3. These companies provide training, customer discovery, and administrative support to help people launch businesses in various industries, leveraging AI to automate tasks and streamline operations.