The True Story of the Wright Brothers' Contract (2002)wifcon.com2 points·by focal·6 jaar geleden·0 comments
Ask HN: Favorite technology predictions in science fiction?52 points·by focal·8 jaar geleden·59 comments
U.K. Supermarket to Have ‘Quieter Hour’ for People with Autismnytimes.com3 points·by focal·8 jaar geleden·0 comments
focal·7 jaar geleden·discussThis type of authentic and honest response is why I come to HN. Thank you for sharing and I hope you get some good news soon.
focal·8 jaar geleden·discussThere was a $10m XPRIZE for a Tricorder[1] and they awarded a $2.6m prize to Final Frontier Medical Devices in 2017 [2]. We're getting closer.[1] https://tricorder.xprize.org/prizes/tricorder [2] https://tricorder.xprize.org/prizes/tricorder/articles/famil...
focal·8 jaar geleden·discussReminds me of Haber-Bosch, credited for saving billions of lives via synthetic fertilizer. http://www.scienceheroes.com/
focal·9 jaar geleden·discussIf it is a US based charity or foundation you can look at their IRS Form 990 to see sources and uses of funds. http://990finder.foundationcenter.org/
focal·9 jaar geleden·discussI love that its anonymous and simple and the donations are transparent. Does anyone by chance know if there are restrictions on charities receiving anonymous bitcoin donations?