"I'm constantly searching for something that will amaze me." 11/7/19
This Amateur Physicist Built a Fusion Reactor in His Backyard
There's no telling what you can do when you put your mind to it. Take Richard Hull, he built a small-scale fusion reactor—in a shed, in his backyard. A retired electronics engineer, Hull took a special interest in nuclear fusion. He lives in Lakeside, Virginia, with his cats and likes to pass on his knowledge and collaborate with others on projects. So he invites amateur scientists from all over the United States to meet at his home once a year to check out his reactor and share their inventions.
Climate Action Cues From 10 Countries That Are Banning Plastic
Single-use plastics are polluting our landfills and waterways, killing marine life and ultimately contributing to the climate crisis. Here's how 10 countries have made big changes to tackle the problem, and how you can tackle it too.
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The Hairdresser to Japan's Sumo Wrestling Elite
Kato Akira is a hairdresser with a very specific clientele—sumo wrestlers. He has been styling their hair for 52 years and is considered the top in his profession. In Tokyo, Akira schools us in sumo hairstyles—from the traditional topknot to the oicho gingko leaf style worn only by high-level wrestlers.
Kimchi Dumplings Steamed to Perfection
If you're shopping in Seoul, South Korea's Namdaemun market and need a dumpling fix, we've got just the place. Head to Hyojason Mandu. This shop pumps out delicious steamed dumplings—aka wang mandu—stuffed with kimchi or beef.
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