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The German Solar Effort
Although not known for its sunny weather, Germany initiated the world’s solar revolution about 20 years ago with a vision that other countries would later follow. The goal is to increase the share of...
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Believing in Evolution
Being a Catholic, I have no problem believing in evolution because this scientific theory offers plenty of insights. Unlike many religious people, I don’t take the Bible literally, especially the Old...
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Our Brave New World
The modern world we live in is changing with accelerating speed. Our lives are going through a deep transformation propelled by technology on many fronts. Today, the computing power packed into a smart...
View ArticleThe Electric Motor
The electric motor was invented in 1832 well before the gasoline engine in 1872, but the latter has gained predominance in the transportation sector. Why? Besides being simpler, smaller and lighter,...
View ArticleCompassion For Others
“Survival of the fittest” neatly defines the natural selection process showing how species evolve and procreate. In the ocean, big fish eat small fish. On land, the strong bully and consume the weak....
View ArticlePeak Car and Peak Oil?
An interesting article in Fortune Magazine (June 2018) talks about the changing technologies resulting in the so-called peak horse, peak car and possibly peak oil. Before the dawn of the motor car, the...
View ArticleNatural vs Human Laws
There exist two kinds of laws: the laws of nature and the laws of humans. The former have been operating since the beginning of time. They govern the functioning of all non-living things not only on...
View ArticleTackling Climate Change
The human mind is governed by two sets of beliefs — material and non-material. The material aspect is easy to explain because it’s all about self-interest and money. The other aspect usually defies...
View ArticleSpace Exploration
July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first human landing on the moon. In view of so many ills and miseries around the world, it is reasonable to ask whether space exploration is worthwhile. To...
View ArticleStrength in Diversity
Our world is blessed with great diversity if we look around. We humans classify our own diversity in terms of race, culture, religion and idea. With regard to plants and animals, we classify their...
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