C² finds worth sharing w/o 3/7/25

Welcome to another edition of c² Finds Worth Sharing—where my calculated curiosity leads to an assortment of internet gems that demanded my attention this week. Each link represents either a purposeful dive or an accidental tumble down a rabbit hole that proved too fascinating to keep to myself. Some sparked new ideas, others answered long-standing questions, and a few simply made me stop and think, "Well, that's interesting." As always, I've done the wandering so you don't have to (though I highly recommend following any threads that catch your eye). Here's what captured my curiosity this week:

• Hands-free gesture control with limitless possibilities with a $5 E-Field: Link
• A company that makes synthetic alcohol flavors so you can make a straight spirit taste like anything from a fine wine to a specialty whisky: Link
• Ninja has been coming out with some very interesting kitchen and outdoor appliances, from their new FlexFlame outdoor grill/smoker/etc. and pizza oven to the Ninja soft serve and slush machines.
• Why we don't see EV hub motors - apparently it's due to the amount of shock wheels experience and too much unsprung weight: Link
• Cooking rice: All rice varieties actually absorb approximately the same amount of water to reach "cooked" status. The varying water-to-rice ratios in cooking instructions exist primarily to account for different evaporation times—brown, black, and red rice varieties retain their bran layer, which creates a natural barrier that slows water penetration to the endosperm. This explains why these varieties require longer cooking times and seemingly more water. For consistently perfect results regardless of rice type, try the pasta method: cook in abundant water until desired tenderness, then drain and rest, letting science handle the details instead of measuring cups. Video Link