Biggest Coal Company Bankrupt

The largest private coal company declared bankruptcy. Cheap natural gas, a move away from heavy polluters, and a general slowdown Continue reading →

Inherited Super Health

Some people are just born healthy – genetically. Genetically, everyone has differences. Much attention has been given to the downside, Continue reading →

Electricity From Rain

Pass a sheet of graphene through salt water and generate electricity. It’s been proven. ‘Saltwater’ is water with varying levels Continue reading →

Fewer Poor Higher Inequality

Two sets of news stories seemingly conflict, but they are both correct. There are far fewer people in extreme poverty. Continue reading →

Autonomous US Sub Hunter

The US Navy has launched an autonomous submarine hunter. They hope to have a fleet of them within five years. Continue reading →

Poor Getting Poorer Faster

The poor are getting poorer, or are at least having less left over for other bills, because rents are going Continue reading →

Breaking The Internet

Some stories are best covered in simple terms because the next level of complexity immediately jumps to expertise understood by Continue reading →

Corruption Exceeds Foreign Aid

Thanks partly to the Panama Papers, it has now been possible to quantify and compare the impact of corruption in Continue reading →