Guest Thinkers — July 17, 2009

“Free” Transportation

What if there was free transportation based on the elimination of BIG OIL?

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Imagine that a new technology was invented that eliminated the use of conventional fuels for vehicles, and instead uses a resource that’s free or low cost (e.g. non-potable water), allowing everyone to be able to move around freely without regard to cost. What would happen to our society and our economy? Discuss the pros and cons.

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The Present

Microplastic overload: Is cutting production the only realistic way to curb pollution?

On November 25, U.N. members will meet in South Korea to cap off a series of meetings aiming to reduce global plastic pollution.

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Political realities do not change scientific ones

In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.

A close-up of a rocket engine testing setup, showing a small blue flame at the nozzle and multiple cables and pipes connected to the engine.

The Future

Ian Brooke wants to revolutionize flight as we know it

Astro Mechanica’s “turboelectric” jet engines offer a way to transform both commercial flights and space launches.

Two hands piecing together a collage of illustrations including elements like the US Capitol dome, an American flag, a portion of the US Constitution, and an eye from a dollar bill against a blue background.

The Present

Americans don’t understand their government. They’re paying the price.

It’s a problem on both sides of the political divide.

Starts With A Bang

Why we’ll never shoot Earth’s garbage into the Sun

It would get rid of our hazardous, radioactive, and pollutive waste for good, but physics tells us it’s a losing strategy for elimination.

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