American Bird Population Suffers

It’s happening to birds, too. In addition to recent reports about collapses in bugs, fish, and species in general (1, Continue reading →

Solar Meets Graphene For Heat

Solar power is now mainstream. Graphene is a marvel of a material. But solar cells are only 21% efficient (which Continue reading →

PNTP Fourth Anniversary – The Hits

Surprise! Today’s the 4th anniversary for PretendingNotToPanic.com, the blog. News for people who are eager and anxious about the future. Continue reading →

Computers See Through Walls

And another privacy barrier falls, or effectively becomes transparent. Computers can now use the ambient radio signals that permeate most Continue reading →

AI Cryptographers

Artificial Intelligence is being used to create new codes, new ways to encrypt messages. Cryptography has been essential for secure Continue reading →

Internet Fragility

The Internet is one of the most vital, yet least regulated pieces of modern infrastructure. But, unlike aviation (FAA), medicine Continue reading →

The Internet Warms The Planet

Doing business online is green. Watching movies, listening to music, or diving into wikipedia is green. Right? There’s less driving around. Continue reading →