Turning Fruits Into Ethylene and Ethane Refrigerant
One of the best parts about DIY chemistry and physics projects is that you get to decide how early in the supply chain you want to begin, such as with …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/02/turning-fruits-into-ethylene-and-ethane-refrigerant/

10 Most Underrated Western Movies Of All Time, Ranked
Westerns stretch back to the earliest days of cinema, and they occasionally make waves today, but these are some underrated Westerns worth checking out.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2225499/most-underrated-western-movies-ranked/

10 Most Underrated Western Movies Of All Time, Ranked
Westerns stretch back to the earliest days of cinema, and they occasionally make waves today, but these are some underrated Westerns worth checking out.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2225499/most-underrated-western-movies-ranked/

Why Jean DeWolff From Spider-Man: Brand New Day Looks So Familiar
If you're wondering where you've seen the actress who plays Jean DeWolff in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we've got you covered.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2226180/jean-dewolff-spider-man-brand-new-day-actress-liza-colon-zayas/

Why Jean DeWolff From Spider-Man: Brand New Day Looks So Familiar
If you're wondering where you've seen the actress who plays Jean DeWolff in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we've got you covered.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2226180/jean-dewolff-spider-man-brand-new-day-actress-liza-colon-zayas/

A KVM Without the V (Or the M)
Many of us will be used to the idea of a KVM, a device that pipes keyboard, video, and mouse over the network from a remote machine to your own. …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/02/a-kvm-without-the-v-or-the-m/

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Easter Egg Teases An Upcoming Blockbuster Movie From The Same Director
There's an Easter egg in Spider-Man: Brand New Day that teases an upcoming blockbuster, but it's not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2226753/spider-man-brand-new-day-easter-egg-naruto-poster-movie/

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Easter Egg Teases An Upcoming Blockbuster Movie From The Same Director
There's an Easter egg in Spider-Man: Brand New Day that teases an upcoming blockbuster, but it's not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2226753/spider-man-brand-new-day-easter-egg-naruto-poster-movie/

On Aug. 2, 1971, a lunar liftoff was televised for the first time on NASA's Apollo 15 mission, one giant leap for live TV from the moon.

Source: On this day in space! Aug. 2, 1971: Apollo 15 makes 1st-ever televised liftoff from the moon

Stratolaunch has now conducted more than 10 flights with its Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, an autonomous, air-launched craft that can travel five times the speed of sound.

Source: Double digits! Air-launched 'Talon A' hypersonic vehicle notches big flight milestone

5 Best Spider-Man Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Based on Rotten Tomatoes scores alone, these are the 5 best Spider-Man movies so far. But your mileage may vary, of course.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2227705/best-spider-man-movies-according-rotten-tomatoes/

5 Best Spider-Man Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Based on Rotten Tomatoes scores alone, these are the 5 best Spider-Man movies so far. But your mileage may vary, of course.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2227705/best-spider-man-movies-according-rotten-tomatoes/

U.S. Air Force expands Blue Origin rocket cargo contract 

The Air Force Research Laboratory increased by $11.7 million Blue Origin’s contract to study the use of space rockets for point-to-point deliveries

The post U.S. Air Force expands Blue Origin rocket cargo contract  appeared first on SpaceNews.

https://spacenews.com/u-s-air-force-expands-blue-origin-rocket-cargo-contract/

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Introduces A New Twist On Joker's Laughing Gas
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 has a different (and creepy) take on both the Joker and the laughing gas he uses on his victims.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2223885/batman-caped-crusader-season-2-twist-joker-laughing-gas/

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Introduces A New Twist On Joker's Laughing Gas
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 has a different (and creepy) take on both the Joker and the laughing gas he uses on his victims.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2223885/batman-caped-crusader-season-2-twist-joker-laughing-gas/

Clean up on spacelane five.

Source: From Hardspace to Clearspace: How space salvage games compare to real debris removal

Architectural LED Install Shows How To Do It With Style
Anyone can string up some LED string lights in a space with mixed results. However, if you want to create a lighting environment that’s classy and stylish, it takes a …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/02/architectural-led-install-shows-how-to-do-it-with-style/

Star Trek's Shortest-Lived Species: The Ocampa Explained
The Ocampa is the shortest-lived species in all of Star Trek. Here's an explanation of how they age and how they were incorporated into the franchise.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2222557/star-trek-shortest-lived-species-ocampa-explained/

Star Trek's Shortest-Lived Species: The Ocampa Explained
The Ocampa is the shortest-lived species in all of Star Trek. Here's an explanation of how they age and how they were incorporated into the franchise.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2222557/star-trek-shortest-lived-species-ocampa-explained/

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'

Source: Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

Celestron’s mini-Dobsonian provides affordable, accessible access to the night sky.

Source: Celestron Moon Mission 100mm tabletop Dobsonian review

Quote Of The Day By Andrew Stanton: 'Make The Audience Put Things Together.'
Andrew Stanton has a philosophy on storytelling for the audience that more studio executives and viewers should take a moment to understand.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2228181/quote-of-the-day-andrew-stanton-audience/

Quote Of The Day By Andrew Stanton: 'Make The Audience Put Things Together.'
Andrew Stanton has a philosophy on storytelling for the audience that more studio executives and viewers should take a moment to understand.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2228181/quote-of-the-day-andrew-stanton-audience/

The Seven Sensors and Breakout Boards to Avoid in a Product
We’ve all seen these sensors and modules kicking around, as part of beginner kits, strapped into prototypes and potentially even in products deployed in the field. Yet as [John Teel] …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/02/the-seven-sensors-and-breakout-boards-to-avoid-in-a-product/

UV Printer? 3D Printer? HeyGears says “Why Not Both”?
There’s a new contender in the prosumer UV printer world up on Kickstarter, the HeyGears G1. This one’s particularly interesting as they’re explicitly marketing it as being able to produce …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/01/uv-printer-3d-printer-heygears-says-why-not-both/