There seems to be some sort of detente between religion and science at this point in Western Civilization, largely brought on by the arrival of Pope Francis on the scene, with his high-impact humanism, one that borders on the secular. (more…)
Whether we realize it or not, one of the greatest threats in the world today is climate change. Leon Billings and Thomas Jorling, widely regarded pioneers of the “Golden Age” of environmental policy, state, “Today, there is a widely accepted science that proves climate pollution will alter how our planet functions.” (more…)
Nikita writes: Just read your blog; you are writing about things I never thought about. What is your opinion about this invention?
It’s a scam. It violates the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics. Think about it: this produces energy out of nothing? That doesn’t make sense to you, does it? (more…)
Here’s an update on the rapid migration to renewable energy. This time, it’s Sweden doing something extraordinary. Who will be next? (more…)
Too overwhelmed by the amazing benefits of solar panels and want to get a solar power system installed on your rooftop? Well, slow down. Do not rush in. They may be very efficient and may profit you a lot after a payback period of about 5 years, but if you do not do your research before getting a solar power systems installed, your investment may result into a waste. Before starting to look for a solar company, make sure you have an idea about these points: (more…)
When I learned that today was the birthday of Johns Hopkins and began to peruse his biography, I thought I’d be reading about the life of a man extraordinarily devoted to medicine. As it turns out, he was a businessman, extraordinarily dedicated to getting rich by selling dry goods to farmers in 19th century Maryland, often taking moonshine in exchange and reselling it as “Hopkins Finest.” (more…)
Planning a move to a new home is always stressful and requires a lot of planning and organizational skills. Not to mention how time consuming it can be, even with the help of friends, family and professionals. You are the one who has to make all the decisions and precisely say where every single item should end up. To make sure everything goes according to plan, stick to these rules:
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The trend of building a home out of shipping containers is growing in popularity around the world because of their availability, versatility and durability, as well as its eco-friendly and sustainable properties and affordability. While the perquisites are substantial, and the benefits certainly seem to outweigh the costs, it is important to note that every material comes with its advantages and disadvantages, and it’s imperative you learn everything there is to learn about building a shipping container home before starting construction. (more…)
Mankind has embarked on a millennial long search for the perfect energy source when our ancestors learned how to rub two stones together to ignite fire. Several thousand years’ worth of carbon emissions later, we might be closer to the answer than ever before. “What you need is right in front of you, you just have to open your eyes and see it,” and with the prospects of solar energy literally dawning on mankind, this old saying has never been more true. (more…)
I’ll be the first to admit that the cartoon isn’t for everyone, but it does have a couple of virtues:
1) It has nothing to do with the imploding U.S. presidency, and I figured readers could use a break from my rants on the subject.
2) It deals with quantum physics, which, if we still have a civilization here in 50 years, is bound to occupy an even more important aspect of the technologies we’ll be using at that time. (more…)
