Doomsday Clock Ticks On

The Doomsday clock dates back to the real fears of nuclear holocaust. It doesn’t get as much attention since the Continue reading →

Solar Boom Turns From Words To Power

For decades, solar power was a topic but never a serious contributor. Its advocates made more noise than electricity. That Continue reading →

The Middle Class Thinks It Is Shrinking

Economic data has suggested that the middle class is shrinking despite the record markets and profits. Personal perceptions agree. Fewer Continue reading →

More Slippery Than Teflon

Make surfaces that are frictionless and they are more likely to remain clean, sanitary, and ice-free. Do it by texturing Continue reading →

SETI Hears – Something

SETI (the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) is listening and usually hears the same things every day. One phenomena is unexplained, Continue reading →

Print Your Apartment Building

3-D printing of small objects was experimental, then expensive, and now is now available at home for small parts. The Continue reading →

Wood As A New Renewable

Renewable energy sources usually describe solar and wind power. Historically there have been low tech options, but today’s solutions tend Continue reading →

Middle Class Is Tougher In America

Wealth and income inequalities exist in every culture and country. The troubles in America, however, have a different affect. Compared Continue reading →