Per capita energy-related CO2 emissions down in every US state. Between the years 2005 and 2023 the average decrease is -30%, driven by a shift away from coal power plants. “In Maryland, coal and natural gas accounted for 56% and […]
Data centers could make or break electricity affordability. “But here’s the twist: if we plan them intelligently, the very data centers driving costs today could become one of our best defenses against rising rates. The reason is this: whether a […]
Humanity will shrink, far sooner than you think. Not long ago I shared an optimistic take from Tomas Pueyo. His point of view was that technology may soon make it easier and more desirable to have more kids. This Economist […]
The case for life on Mars just got a teensy bit stronger. “In July, 2024, after covering 18 miles in nearly three and a half years, [the Perseverance rover] arrived at a quarter-mile-wide river valley that is home to a […]
A long-running autonomous ship without passengers. “Since 2020, DARPA has been pushing its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program to create a new class of medium-size warship that can operate autonomously at sea for up to a year without human […]
We can already stop climate change. I’ve long believed that humanity has all the technology we need, but humans so far lack the will. It’s great when someone else spells it out more clearly than I ever could. “If you […]
Understanding global events. “These 20 lessons, when taken together, provide a great framework for understanding just about every single issue on the global menu today. They also provide some warnings for how things might evolve and clues for how we […]
$31M carbon removal pact pushes ocean alkalinity into the mainstream. I’m pleased to share some great news from a company I am fortunate to be a small investor in. “Ocean alkalinity enhancement boosts the ocean’s natural chemistry to capture CO2, […]
Will we ever understand the brain? “We asked 12 leading neuroscientists to reflect on our understanding of the brain.” Don’t hold your breath. ~ learn more
Aliens wouldn’t do that. “A good reason to not believe in UFOs is that only 13% of tenure-line faculty at major research institutions do. This post attempts to address other, less-good reasons people dismiss them.” ~ learn more