The Spoondrift

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses 3D printing with two engineering students who have been working hard to master skill.

Here is the link to the article discussed in the show:

The World’s Largest 3D Metal Printer Is Churning Out Rockets [Relativity Space]: https://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/space-flight/the-worlds-largest-3d-metal-printer-is-churning-out-rockets

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses project management – a process that is very difficult to get right.

Here is the link to the article discussed in the show:

Project Management For Beginners: https://toggl.com/blog/project-management

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the pending re-emergence of commercial supersonic travel, the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and the synthesis of fuels like gasoline and jet fuel.

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites talks with nail artist ToNailsAndBeyond (Guadelupe Rodriguez or Lupe) about nail art and the host of other things she is doing with her time.

Where You Can Find Lupe:

Website: https://www.guadaluperodriguez.org/

Instagram: @tonailsandbeyond

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses satellites. The discussion extends from sending satellites to the Moon as well as to maintaining satellites in orbit around Earth.

Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

- Europe plans sat-nav and telecoms network at the Moon: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-57191359

- The 17 biggest lunar missions leading up to NASA’s 2024 moon landing: https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/02/27/905641/lunar-missions-before-nasa-2024-artemis-moon-landing-space-x-mining/

- Commercial satellites dock high above Earth: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56731502

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with special guests Austin, Brian, and “Sparky” from Osprey Racing about how to build a racecar.

Here are links to articles discussing how to combat racism and sexism in the workplace:

Building an Anti-Racist Workplace: https://timesupfoundation.org/work/equity/guide-equity-inclusion-during-crisis/building-an-anti-racist-workplace/

3 Ways To Combat Gender Bias in the Workplace: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/3-ways-to-combat-gender-bias-workplace

Here are links to the articles where you can learn more about the car parts discussed in the show:

Inline 4/Inline 6 Engine (Article): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-six_engine

V8 Engine (Article): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V8_engine

Differentials (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOgoejxzF8c

Limited Slip Differential (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeLm7wHvdxQ

Hydraulic Brakes (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_imyybhZV80

Air Intake (Article): https://www.liveabout.com/the-air-intake-system-262563

Spool Drive (Article): https://viciousoffroad.com/n-24-theres-a-diff-lsd-vs-locked-vs-spooled-part-2-lockers-and-spools.html

Brake Bobbins (Video) [Warning: This video contains foul language and may not be appropriate for all audiences]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOA5cOrvwRw

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses global warming and ways to help slow it down. Specifically, he discusses the Paris Climate Agreement, and a class of greenhouse gases that are soon to be more closely regulated.

Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

Paris Climate Agreement: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement

America’s Promise on Climate Change: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/19/986973263/faq-americas-new-promise-on-climate

Regulating Hydrofluorocarbons: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/03/993054374/epa-moves-to-cut-a-powerful-greenhouse-gas

Hydrofluorocarbon Replacements: https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/f-gas/alternatives_en

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses how hair works as well as SpaceX’s new Starship.

Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

Why does hair turn gray?: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/why-does-hair-turn-gray/

Function of Human Hair: https://healthfully.com/what-is-the-function-of-human-hair-4102770.html

SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Contract For Next Lunar Lander: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/17/988416951/spacex-wins-2-9-billion-contract-for-next-lunar-lander

SpaceX Starship: https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses synesthesia. Synesthesia is the phenomenon when people have multiple senses stimulated by a single external phenomenon. One form would be when letters have very distinct colors and visual appearances. Tune in to learn more.

Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

Synesthesia (Psychology Today): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/synesthesia

The Many Types of Synesthesia Explained (betterhelp.com): https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/synesthesia/the-many-types-of-synesthesia-explained/

In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the book The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway.