Power From Evaporation

Innovation in renewable energy extends beyond solar and wind. Researchers have found a way to use evaporation to generate electricity. Continue reading →

Manufacturing Fake Memories

Scientists have created a method that allows them to insert fictitious memories into mice, though the method can probably work Continue reading →

Hunger And Homelessness Increase

Hunger and homelessness are increasing in America, evidence that even if the economy is improving for some, the number of Continue reading →

Bifurcated American Economy

The good news: if you’re in the American upper class, things are getting better. Some reports even suggest more people Continue reading →

SpaceX Succeeds

Congratulations to SpaceX. They managed to: 1) launch a rocket, which has never been easy, and 2) get at least Continue reading →

Wealth Gap Affects Recovery

The US economy continues to recover from the Great Recession. The recovery, though, reflects the inequality in wealth. All wealth Continue reading →

Losing Arable Land

The human population is growing. The land available for farming and ranching is decreasing. In the last 40 years, 33% Continue reading →

Radio Shields Earth

Technology’s unintended consequences are things we have learned to be cautious about because they’ve frequently been unfortunate. Here’s one that Continue reading →