Retreating Glaciers
January 21, 2010Leave a Comment
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, world wide glaciers are retreating.
The recent publicity over some of the statements in the IPCC (UN International Panel on Climate Change) report is a distraction that leaves two scientists a bit defensive and defiantly angry. They see the increased focus on errors as discouraging new science, not helping. [...]
“Stop Gambling with our Future”
December 15, 2009Leave a Comment
Deal with Climate Change
There are some things that speak louder, and more clearly, than anyone could have imagined. But the UN Foundation has done just that for climate change. They created a full deck of playing cards featuring a selection of the words from the more than 2,000 text, photo and video submissions (from more [...]
Computer from the 19th Century
December 10, 2009Leave a Comment
Click here to see the NPR video of the computer Charles Babbage designed but didn’t get built until 165 years after his death.
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Janine Benyus shares nature’s designs
December 10, 2009Leave a Comment
Janine Benyus shares her insights into using nature to design innovative solutions for technology problems.
Synthetic Biology
December 2, 2009Leave a Comment
Economist interview with Synthetic Biology Rob Carlson, who started building synthetic biology parts that can mimic computer chips in his garage. His thoughts on what he is doing, and what the future looks like for synthetic biology.
A Rising Tide For New Desalinated Water Technologies
March 17, 2009Leave a Comment
Lux Research sees a wave of new technologies challenging incumbent reverse osmosis
Lux Research shows that water is getting increasingly salty, providing a real opportunity for desalination technologies. Their research suggests that nine (9) potential variants will be needed to respond seawater desalination, inland brackish water, and water recycling. They expect RO (reverse osmosis) technologies and [...]