India puts lightest satellite in the world - Kalamsat V2 into orbit made by Students

India has launched the world's lightest satellite ever to be put into orbit. Weighing 1.26kg (2.6lb), the Kalamsat V2 has been made by students belonging to a space education firm. It will help ham radio operators and inspire school children to become the scientists and engineers of the future, India's space agency ISRO says.

@dheerthan12:23 PM 25-Jan-2019

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35 ways the shutdown is affecting America

The hidden costs of the government shutdown, from small business loans to alcohol labels. Airport lines are long, national parks are being vandalized are signs of the 34 day partial government shutdown. Nine federal departments are closed, hundreds of government operations have been scaled back or stopped altogether.

@dheerthan 12:13 PM - 25-Jan-2019

Trump Seeks Action To Stop Surprise Medical Bills

In a White House meeting with patients and doctors, President Trump instructed administration officials to investigate how to prevent unexpected medical bills, broadening his focus on drug prices to include other issues of price transparency in health care.

@dheerthan 12:07 PM - 25-Jan-2019

Venezuela president cuts off US relations after Trump backs opposition leader Juan Guaido

Maduro broke relations with the U.S. and gave diplomatic personnel 72 hours to leave. The U.S. said Maduro didn't have the authority to do it.

@dheerthan 11:58 AM - 25-Jan-2019

Inside The Wall Street Journal's subscription strategy - Digiday

"We need to create new habit loops in a digital space for people that will keep getting them back day after day." It first offered a freemium model, where the newsroom put select content went behind the paywall.

@dheerthan 04:28 PM - 22-Jan-2019

Hobby RC: Brushless Motor Conversion Basics - Tested

Airplane models that were designed to use brushed motors can enjoy a huge boost in performance with an upgrade to brushless power. Most modern, electric-powered RC airplanes utilize brushless motors for propulsion. And why not? Brushless motors are much more efficient than their brushed cousins.

@dheerthan 04:21 PM - 18-Jan-2019

Adam Savage's New Milling Machine! - The 1968 Bridgeport Mill

Adam is super excited for a new tool just installed in the cave: The 1968 Bridgeport mill! We stop by the shop to get a tour of the new machine and learn how Adam plans on using it for future projects and One Day Builds.

@dheerthan 04:11 PM - 18-Jan-2019