Inequality And GDP Connected

At least in the UK, GDP would be about 20% greater if inequality had been kept to 1980 levels. Evidence Continue reading →

Coal Is Risky Compared To Solar And Wind

Coal may be common, but given the choice between building a coal versus solar versus wind power facility, coal looks risky. Continue reading →

Ikea Emergency Shelter

Who better to know how to pack entire houses into the least amount of space, and design them to be Continue reading →

Old Batteries Bring Power To The Poor

Much of what we discard still has some inherent value and usefulness, it just doesn’t keep up with our accelerating Continue reading →

Wigwams Outperform Modern Homes

Wigwams were traditional Native American dwellings. They look crude, but analyze them and they become more impressive. From superior insulation, Continue reading →

Real Laser Weapons

Laser weapons are no longer restricted to sci-fi. The US Navy now has a laser gun that can damage or Continue reading →

Robot Clerks

Robots are taking over more jobs. Even retail sales are changing as clerks can work from home. As long as Continue reading →

Foamy Aluminum

Star Trek talked about transparent aluminum (which is possibly possible now), but something different can also be done with the Continue reading →