Ikea Emergency Shelter

Who better to know how to pack entire houses into the least amount of space, and design them to be Continue reading →

Old Batteries Bring Power To The Poor

Much of what we discard still has some inherent value and usefulness, it just doesn’t keep up with our accelerating Continue reading →

Wigwams Outperform Modern Homes

Wigwams were traditional Native American dwellings. They look crude, but analyze them and they become more impressive. From superior insulation, Continue reading →

Real Laser Weapons

Laser weapons are no longer restricted to sci-fi. The US Navy now has a laser gun that can damage or Continue reading →

Robot Clerks

Robots are taking over more jobs. Even retail sales are changing as clerks can work from home. As long as Continue reading →

Foamy Aluminum

Star Trek talked about transparent aluminum (which is possibly possible now), but something different can also be done with the Continue reading →

Methane Worries Bubbling Up

In some ways, methane is worse than carbon dioxide, about 20 times worse. We have some control over carbon dioxide, Continue reading →

Investing For Good Causes Is Good Investing

Decades ago, socially responsible investing was assumed to be morally superior but financially inferior to conventional investing. Technologies and markets Continue reading →