Bits & Pieces, 2 October, 2024

Why Did the Secret Service Resist Drone Technology? The Secret Service's resistance to adopting drone technology has been criticized following two assassination attempts on former President Trump, where aerial surveillance could have potentially played a preventative role.

ESO's telescope captures the most detailed infrared map of the Milky Way ever. Even if you aren’t interested in the inner workings of the cosmos, these pictures deserve a look.

Essential Reading on the Constitution If you would like a place to start learning about the Constitution, this is a great place to start.

“Science can’t work without free speech.” Often remembered as a clown at best, Russell Brand had quite an interesting conversation with Jay Bhattacharya.

Quote of the Week:

The wisdom of to-day is the fruit of the education of all past centuries. We are heirs to the accomplishments of forgotten ages. The knowledge we possess is as a tree which draws its life from the debris of forests that have crumbled to dust. - Henry Ward Beecher