Data That Matters March 2016

The net worth of the twenty richest dropped from $899B to $827B because of the drop in oil and commodity Continue reading →

US Dam Hacked

By luck and chance, one of the major dangers from hacking was averted. One hacker managed to access the sluice Continue reading →

Old Jobs Fading

Hurrah! Job growth continues – but it is a new type of job growth. The increase in employment has been Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Record

More renewable energy systems than fossil fuel plants were added to the world’s power grid in 2015. A record $286B Continue reading →

Life Expectancy Breaks Barrier

Until recently, there was an effective life expectancy limit. Genetically, there were no biological limits that prevented people from living Continue reading →

Creating Artificial Life

We’re understanding enough about genetics and biology that we’re getting closer to creating artificial life. The folks that made the Continue reading →

Ancient Viruses Hide Inside Us

Our DNA includes the DNA of probably defunct viruses. Viruses operate by making host cells create more of the virus’ Continue reading →

World Record For Heat

There are many ways to measure global warming, and this one is definitive. The World Meteorological Organization has also announced Continue reading →