Editing Genes In Humans

The prospect of editing genes was hypothetical and academic until the advent of CRISPR. CRISPR has dramatically increased the ease Continue reading →

A Specific Species Extinction

Species extinction is common. Data supports the possibility that we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction. While Continue reading →

Warming Accepted But Not Worrying

The good news is that more people are accepting the data on climate change. (Declining Climate Deniers) That does not Continue reading →

High Income Low Assets

The median American has less than one year’s income in savings, including retirement accounts. That sounds like just another data Continue reading →

Technology Double Bubble

Technology may be in a bubble. An interview with Robert Shiller describes two bubbles: 1) a classic technology stock bubble, Continue reading →

Antarctic Ice Increases

Antarctica is a powerful influence on climate change, particularly sea level rise. Antarctica is also hard to study. Recent data Continue reading →

Hacking The Brain

It is now possible to trigger, and possibly create, memories. Individual neurons can be made light sensitive. When illuminated, the Continue reading →

Data That Matters October 2015

US GDP was down from 1Q15 at 3.9% to 1.5% in 2Q15. The average American worker is paid 1/354th their Continue reading →