Graphene May Boost Solar

Graphene continues to surprise researchers. Without getting into the details, graphene has proven to produce more electrons per photon than Continue reading →

Coal Declines

Whether from a general decline in commodities, changes in energy use, or an increasing reliance on renewables, less coal is Continue reading →

Doomsday Clock Ticks On

The Doomsday clock dates back to the real fears of nuclear holocaust. It doesn’t get as much attention since the Continue reading →

Solar Boom Turns From Words To Power

For decades, solar power was a topic but never a serious contributor. Its advocates made more noise than electricity. That Continue reading →

The Middle Class Thinks It Is Shrinking

Economic data has suggested that the middle class is shrinking despite the record markets and profits. Personal perceptions agree. Fewer Continue reading →

More Slippery Than Teflon

Make surfaces that are frictionless and they are more likely to remain clean, sanitary, and ice-free. Do it by texturing Continue reading →

SETI Hears – Something

SETI (the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) is listening and usually hears the same things every day. One phenomena is unexplained, Continue reading →

Print Your Apartment Building

3-D printing of small objects was experimental, then expensive, and now is now available at home for small parts. The Continue reading →