A motley collection of ideas
In recent days, many people have asked whether Santa Claus really exists. I believe it’s worth reflecting on this a bit, as physical calculations suggest that if he does exist and actually visits us, the consequences could be catastrophic. More than two decades ago, Gyula Dávid (assistant professor at the ELTE Institute of Nuclear Physics) … Read more
I built this inductance meter adapter a long time ago for use with a digital multimeter capable of frequency measurement. The basic idea came from an article published in Funkchau issue 1/1981. I slightly modified the original circuit and designed a new PCB. Of course, I no longer use this device for measuring coils today, … Read more
Format: Hardcover. You can purchase it on Amazon The Hungarian edition was published by Typotex Publishing Ltd. in 2015 and can be purchased at Typotex. The name of Nigel Barley may be familiar to readers thanks to his unforgettable and humorously written book The Innocent Anthropologist, in which he recounted his time spent among the … Read more
You can download it free from Internet Archive, or purchase it on Amazon.com The Hungarian edition was published by Gabo Publishing in 2015 and can be purchased at Libri. This book is the third volume of the Liberation Trilogy, but it also stands on its own as a compelling read. A substantial work, perfect for summer vacation … Read more
I can’t resist recommending Stephen Greenblatt’s A Renaissance Book Hunter (Typotex Publishers, 2015, 250 pages, 3500 HUF), because this book is simply great.
The magic plasma ball is a well-known decoration that used to be popular at parties and nightclubs. A simple structure on the surface, but the spectacular light effect is based on a very complex phenomenon. It can also be used to perform some interesting experiments to surprise your friends.