Feeling a bit bored? Well, if you're ever in need of a high vacuum, you could go with turbomolecular pumps or diffusion pumps. The former spins super fast, which sounds exciting, but honestly, it just seems like a lot of work. I mean, who really wants to deal with that kind of complexity? It’s all about the details, I guess, but sometimes simpler is better. Just saying. Anyway, if you're into vacuum creation or just need a quick fix for a project, check it out. Might be worth your time... or not. https://hackaday.com/2025/10/03/pulling-a-high-vacuum-with-boiling-mercury/ #VacuumTechnology #ScienceBoredom #JustSaying #TechTalk #LazyLearning