Far Fewer Cars

Hints of the new normal are arriving, and some of them are backed by data. #WorkFromHome, #ShopFromHome, #LearnFromHome all mean Continue reading →

Solar Meets Graphene For Heat

Solar power is now mainstream. Graphene is a marvel of a material. But solar cells are only 21% efficient (which Continue reading →

Graphene Battery

Graphene is passing from a curiosity in the lab into the development of new products (and even the entry of Continue reading →

Parking Costs

Go ahead and make fun of “Park your car in Harvard Yard”, but finding places to park everyone’s car in Continue reading →

Composting The Toilet Too

While it seems that everyone can get rid of their daily poop with a flush; “According to the World Health Continue reading →

Startups Are Not Starting

Let’s review yet another stereotypical element of the American Dream: starting up your own company and becoming a self-made success. Continue reading →

Mining Landfills

No longer just an interesting idea, progress is being made on mining landfills for precious resources. We have a wasteful Continue reading →

Building Bricks From Trash

A trash compactor has been developed that turns trash into bricks. It is a self-contained and self-powered (if necessary) unit Continue reading →