Notes on the History of Fracking
You can consider these the barebones notes on the history of hydraulic fracturing or fracking: The process of hydraulic fracturing for the stimulation of oil and natural gas wells was first developed in the 1940s, with experimentation occurring as early as 1903. It was first used commercially by Halliburton in 1949, and because of its [...]
You can consider these the barebones notes on the history of hydraulic fracturing or fracking: The process of hydraulic fracturing for the stimulation of oil and natural gas wells was first developed in the 1940s, with experimentation occurring as early as 1903. It was first used commercially by Halliburton in 1949, and because of its [...]
Plastic Eating Fungi Discovered in Amazon
The Amazon river basin is without a doubt the most biodiverse region on the planet. Researchers are continuing to discover new species every year. Recently, a group from Yale University discovered a fungus that appears to be quite content eating plastic in airless landfills, an environment too harsh for even the world’s most industrious bacteria. [...]
The Amazon river basin is without a doubt the most biodiverse region on the planet. Researchers are continuing to discover new species every year. Recently, a group from Yale University discovered a fungus that appears to be quite content eating plastic in airless landfills, an environment too harsh for even the world’s most industrious bacteria. [...]
Why Climate Scientists Could Be Rich But Are Not
The statistical analysis and computer modeling used by climate scientists could easily be applied to economics and business management. Instead of trying to calculate the role that clouds play in regulating global temperatures and instead of drilling ice cores in search of trapped pockets of prehistoric air, these individuals could be spending their time predicting market trends [...]
The statistical analysis and computer modeling used by climate scientists could easily be applied to economics and business management. Instead of trying to calculate the role that clouds play in regulating global temperatures and instead of drilling ice cores in search of trapped pockets of prehistoric air, these individuals could be spending their time predicting market trends [...]
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Step Wells of India
I was reading about ancient methods of water management and I came across the step wells of India. They are pretty cool examples of ancient engineering, built long before the discovery of electricity, and I thought I would share some pictures of the wells in the great subcontinent. Most common in western India, these structures serve(d) [...]
I was reading about ancient methods of water management and I came across the step wells of India. They are pretty cool examples of ancient engineering, built long before the discovery of electricity, and I thought I would share some pictures of the wells in the great subcontinent. Most common in western India, these structures serve(d) [...]
A Tiny Electric Camper Car
This tiny little camper is designed and built to allow the user to remain self-sufficient while roaming the country. Know as the Golden Gate, this electric camper was built by San Francisco artist Jay Nelson (the elegance and aesthetic of the vehicle should give away that it was an artist’s work). Constructed from a couple [...]
This tiny little camper is designed and built to allow the user to remain self-sufficient while roaming the country. Know as the Golden Gate, this electric camper was built by San Francisco artist Jay Nelson (the elegance and aesthetic of the vehicle should give away that it was an artist’s work). Constructed from a couple [...]
Glaciers Melting Faster Than Expected
Environmental researchers around the globe are finding that glaciers are melting faster than previously expected. While this melting will have little impact on the global stage (Garry Clarke, professor emeritus of glaciology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, estimates, that if all of western Canada’s glaciers were to melt away, the oceans [...]
Environmental researchers around the globe are finding that glaciers are melting faster than previously expected. While this melting will have little impact on the global stage (Garry Clarke, professor emeritus of glaciology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, estimates, that if all of western Canada’s glaciers were to melt away, the oceans [...]
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A Beautiful Wooden Bicycle
Created by designer Jan Gunneweg, this sleek bicycle is made from solid maple wood (only the handlebars, adjustable seat mount, spokes, pedals, and chain are metal and though the wheels are brown, they are still rubber). I never could have imagined a wooden bicycle looking as elegant and well-crafted as this. The smooth frame and [...]
Created by designer Jan Gunneweg, this sleek bicycle is made from solid maple wood (only the handlebars, adjustable seat mount, spokes, pedals, and chain are metal and though the wheels are brown, they are still rubber). I never could have imagined a wooden bicycle looking as elegant and well-crafted as this. The smooth frame and [...]
The Airdrop Responds to Declining Water Resources
Water resources are quickly declining around the world and with the global population reaching 7 billion, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Desertification continues to diminish arable land and farmers are being put out of business as their crops dry up. But Edward Linnacre, an Australian engineering student who recently won the James [...]
Water resources are quickly declining around the world and with the global population reaching 7 billion, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Desertification continues to diminish arable land and farmers are being put out of business as their crops dry up. But Edward Linnacre, an Australian engineering student who recently won the James [...]
Visual Language for OCCUPY
No matter one’s opinion of the Occupy Together movement, one can agree that an effort to make the movement more clear is certainly a positive thing. Introducing Occupy Design, a new website that provides signage to protestors. Founded during “Hackathons” hosted in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC, Occupy Design connects designers and [...]
No matter one’s opinion of the Occupy Together movement, one can agree that an effort to make the movement more clear is certainly a positive thing. Introducing Occupy Design, a new website that provides signage to protestors. Founded during “Hackathons” hosted in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC, Occupy Design connects designers and [...]
NYC Green Roof
The green roof pictured here sits atop a few low-rise brick building in West Village, NYC. Designed by Caliper Studio,the rooftop greenscape has turned what would otherwise be a tar roof into a beautiful living space. Not only does the grassy yard dramatically re-character this NYC studio and apartment with it’s modern retrofit, but the green [...]
The green roof pictured here sits atop a few low-rise brick building in West Village, NYC. Designed by Caliper Studio,the rooftop greenscape has turned what would otherwise be a tar roof into a beautiful living space. Not only does the grassy yard dramatically re-character this NYC studio and apartment with it’s modern retrofit, but the green [...]
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