The True Story of the Wright Brothers' Contract (2002)wifcon.com2 points·by focal·6 năm trước·0 comments
Ask HN: Favorite technology predictions in science fiction?52 points·by focal·8 năm trước·59 comments
U.K. Supermarket to Have ‘Quieter Hour’ for People with Autismnytimes.com3 points·by focal·8 năm trước·0 comments
focal·7 năm trước·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 năm trước·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 năm trước·discussReminds me of Haber-Bosch, credited for saving billions of lives via synthetic fertilizer. http://www.scienceheroes.com/
focal·9 năm trước·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 năm trước·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?