American CEO on Flight Attendants Sleeping on Airport Floors — “It Comes With the Business” After 9,000 Cancellations - View from the Wing

CEO Robert Isom had an investor call this week. He acknowledged the operational challenges the airline had been through, and went on to say that "I know throughout the rest of our system, some of our crewmembers didn't have a place to stay last night." And called it unacceptable  

But then added this when discussing stranded flight attendants - who had to sleep at airports - which caused more operational delays. 

"I also know it comes with the kind of business we run. This isn't the only storm that we've ever had. It's not going to be the last storm we've had."

Before proceeding to talk about profits, the government shut down (and its effect on profits), revenue sharing, and how his employees are in better shape than some competitors. 

This is how we are as a nation. Lack of empathy and focus on money have effects on people, and are consequential. 

We could be so much better. 

https://viewfromthewing.com/american-ceo-on-flight-attendants-sleeping-on-airport-floors-it-comes-with-the-business-after-9000-cancellations/

50 times faster than trees: Live algae system reduces internal heat, resulting in more energy-efficient buildings. - CPG Click Oil and Gas

Researchers in Western Australia are using a live algae as a carbon capture method - with the added benefit that it can be used a building to help with keeping the building from heating up. That, in turn, reduces the need for air conditioning. 

This article goes into some detail by a Brazilian journalist, which appears to have been translated into English. 

It's readable, but I'm looking for additional stories about the subject, because I'd like to learn more. 

https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/50-times-faster-than-trees--a-system-of-living-algae-reduces-internal-heat--resulting-in-more-energy-efficient-buildings.-flpc96/

It's a photovoltaic milestone since 1839 — Canada develops bioluminescent "living" cells that work even on cloudy days

In the advancement of solar cells, here's a novel approach that takes its cues from 19th century research. 

Essentially, scientists have created a photovoltaic that uses organic matter to increase the throughput and which can be used to collect energy even when full sun isn't available. 

It's a pretty remarkable feat that could further increase the efficiency, and availability, of solar power. 

https://www.ecoportal.net/en/canada-bioluminscent-living-cell/16083/

Russian Scientists Build Plasma Engine That Could Reach Mars in 30 Days, Leaving Spacex's Starship Looking Obsolete

Here's a bit of an innovation in space travel. A new type of engine that could propel us faster in the vacuum of space. 

The system, which uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate hydrogen particles, represents a departure from conventional chemical propulsion. If it performs as projected, it may significantly shift interplanetary mission planning across both civil and defense sectors.

https://indiandefencereview.com/russia-plasma-engine-mars-mission-in-30-days-vs-spacex-starship/

Explosion of a SpaceX satellite in orbit what we know about the incident worrying experts - Futura-Sciences

This article underscores the larger problem of having so many satellites in orbit. Any one could have an incident, a malfunction, or a collision that could have catastrophic consequences. 

https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/explosion-of-a-spacex-satellite-in-orbit-what-we-know-about-the-incident-worrying-experts_23546/

Canadian inventor built an umbrella that flies and follows him everywhere automatically: No hands required | - The Times of India

This is pretty cool. Curiosity and a littler perspiration for the win. 

Is it practical? No, not in this form. 

Is it worthwhile? Absolutely. 

I highly recommend watching the 17 minute video to see what went into this effort. 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/canadian-inventor-built-an-umbrella-that-flies-and-follows-him-everywhere-automatically-no-hands-required/articleshow/127781027.cms

How Disneyland got built in just one year - Boing Boing

There's a movie about how Disneyland got built in a year (you can watch it on the YouTube link). 

But there is also a review of the film and some additional thoughts in what went into making it. 

https://boingboing.net/?p=1104011

https://youtu.be/YtrVcOxVDls