Robots Rights

Robots are increasingly intelligent. Though none have gained sentience (we think) they are becoming so integrated into human teams that Continue reading →

Good News Easily Overlooked

While we struggle with many of today’s issues, it is good to reflect on the progress we’ve made on yesterday’s Continue reading →

Numbers For Thawing Permafrost

The goal is to limit atmospheric carbon dioxide accumulation to a total of 1,100 billion tons. There’s already 800 billion Continue reading →

Cleaning Fukushima

The nuclear reactors at Fukushima leaked cooling water into the ocean and local land. Much work has gone into containment. Continue reading →

Farmers Rely On Single-Use Plastic

Many have come to realize that the two words, ‘plastic’ and ‘disposable’ shouldn’t be used together. Baggies, utensils, coffee cups, Continue reading →

Autonomous Auto Milestone

An autonomous car just drove across the United States, and it wasn’t a Google or Tesla product. Delphi, a large Continue reading →

Youth Employment Stagnates

Unemployment is down, but employment (the number of people working) has stagnated, particularly for recent graduates. The economic recovery is Continue reading →

Alaska May Have Siberian Explosions

The methane eruptions creating great craters in Siberia are a natural response to warming permafrost. Alaska’s permafrost (and probably Canada’s Continue reading →