I compared 12 programmable robot kits for students, from Raspberry Pi hexapods to Arduino arms, and ranked them by learning value, build ease, and longevity.
The Latest
12 Best Programmable Robot Kits for Students in 2026
NASA Asked Several Former SR-71A Staffers To Help Secret Restart
NASA has approached former SR-71A test staff about work on Tail No. 844, removed from display at Edwards. The agency has not confirmed a flight project.
The Missing Clue in the AI Company’s Files
Every model spotted the crises, but only two signed a justified deal. Firmulate’s experiment shows why companies should wargame AI against their own playbooks.
Science Study Essentials Checklist 2026
This checklist is for students, teachers, and home learners putting together a…
Open Thread 453
Scott Alexander’s weekly open thread covers a $10M grant program on middle powers and AI, new EA meetups, and a California House race follow-up.
11 Best Digital Microscopes for Home Labs in 2026
Compare 11 digital microscopes for home labs, from compound models for slides to HDMI systems for electronics, coins, and shared viewing.
Thinking Fast And Slow In AI: The Role Of Metacognition (2021)
A 2021 arXiv paper proposes an AI architecture that pairs fast, experience-based agents with slower agents activated for deliberate reasoning.
14 Best Student Microscopes for 2026
I compared 14 student microscopes on optics, build, usability, and value. See which models earned top spots for middle school, high school, and college labs.
Fall Meetups 2026
Astral Codex Ten opens organizer sign-ups for its worldwide Fall Meetups 2026, running October 16 through November 30. Forms due October 9.
15 Best Beginner Chemistry Lab Equipment Sets for 2026
Compare 15 beginner chemistry lab equipment sets by material, range, included tools, and fit for home learning and supervised experiments.
