Federal Reinvestment Falls

Governments invest in themselves through research and development, education, training, and basic infrastructure. The US; “In 2014, federal investment turned Continue reading →

US Entrepreneurship Fades

The American ideal of hard-working, innovative people starting businesses to improve their lives persists. The reality is that, in America, Continue reading →

Solar Beats Solar

Solar power has become so cheap that it is beating out solar power. Photovoltaic panels have dropped to $0.06/kilowatt hour. Continue reading →

Quantum Mechanics Challenged

If you thought quantum physics was too strange to be true, you might be correct. Quantum mechanics works, mostly. It is Continue reading →

Billionaire Wealth Quintuples

In the last two decades, wealth held by billionaires has quintupled. While inflation explains some of the increase, this has Continue reading →

Robotic Guards On Patrol

The future is showing up more frequently. Robots are beginning to replace security guards. While there will be may references Continue reading →

Globalization Progresses

Globalization has been claimed to be a near-panacea and a pariah. The World Economic Forum compiled data that demonstrate globalization’s Continue reading →

Portugal Used Only Renewables

For 107 hours starting with May 7th, Portugal was able to run exclusively on renewable energy: hydro, solar, and wind. Continue reading →