Health: Craving for protein may drive obesity
Humans, like many other species, regulate protein intake more strongly than any other dietary component and so if protein is diluted there is a compensatory increase in food intake. The…
EVs: Too few charging stations across much of the U.S.
While coastal states are well along in EV charging infrastructure, much of the middle of the country has very few yet.
Automation, Business: McDonald’s getting rid of DIY soda stations
McDonald's will gradually phase out DIY soda filling - but not for the reasons you might be thinking...
Demographics: Baker City, Oregon birth unit closes
Recent maternity unit closure in Baker City prompts rally | ktvb.com Births fell from more than 2 per week in 2020 to 1.5/week (average) and have been in steady decline.…
Aviation: Dutch government to limit Schiphol flights to 10% less than 2019
Saying it is about noise abatement first, climate change second, the Dutch government will, starting in 2024, limit the total number of flights to about 10% less than in 2019.…
Space: Government report says NASA’s SLS is not sustainable
GAO report says NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is not sustainable due to high costs.
Drones: FAA officially says they might enforce Remote ID anyway
The FAA's drones Remote ID rules are still enforceable says the FAA and they will take into consideration mumble mumble mumble if you cannot comply.
Instagram: Mostly video now
Gradually, Instagram is phasing out still photos. Here's the data.
Climate: Philanthropy.com urges giving to activist disruptive groups
Activist writes for Philanthropy.com that more people should donate to groups involved in and advocating disruption, such as shutting down roads and airports.
Public health: Masks work
Good to know – states with mask mandates versus those without mask mandates had nearly identical outcomes, proving that masks work. Or something. Source: Unmasked.
Drones: FAA admits Remote ID is for automated BVLOS systems traffic management
FAA admits the purpose of Remote ID is to facilitate automated drone delivery and related services.
Drones: How to create fake/spoofed Remote IDs
There’s a serious problem with the FAA’s Remote ID system for model aircraft – it can be easily spoofed to create swarms of fake aircraft seemingly overflying a zone. GitHub…
Food, climate: Americans lose interest in vegetarianism
Interest was never high, surprisingly: https://read.chartr.co/newsletters/2023/9/3/vegging-out 84% of those who were eating vegetarian eventually give up and return to eating meat. The above does not bode well for Beyond Meat…
Climate: Kids cut school to go on “climate strike”
Students go on "climate strike" but students do not deliver services-it's just cutting class.
Drones: FAA statements adds confusion Remote ID date change
FAA says won't enforce Remote ID rules for six months but then says maybe we will enforce anyway, implying if you haven't place an order you might be guilty anyway