Thoughts on Technology

Horizontal and Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines – A Place For EachHorizontal and Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines – A Place For Each

Have you ever wondered why vertical-axis turbines are less common than horizontal-axis turbines? The stock answer, that vertical-axis turbines are not as efficient as horizontal-axis turbines, may be an oversimplification.

Shining a Light on Light PollutionShining a Light on Light Pollution

Astronomical observatories aren’t the only victims of light pollution. The biological rhythms of nocturnal animals and insects is disrupted when the night sky isn’t as dark as nature intended.

The Present And Future Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric VehiclesThe Present And Future Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Why don’t we see more Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles on the road? What are the hurdles hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles need to overcome before we’ll be able to find them at a local dealership?

5 Ways To Keep Your Website Safe5 Ways To Keep Your Website Safe

You put a lot of work into building your web site, making it look and perform exactly as you wish. The last thing you need is for some miscreant to deface it, take it down, or take it over. To prevent that, you need to be proactive.

Secure Your Email NowSecure Your Email Now

This past week, security researchers discovered yet another major data breach, this one exposing more than 711 million email addresses and passwords. Even if all you do is send pictures of your cat to your friends, you need to secure your email.