Design

Could Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Meet 100% of US Energy Needs by 2050?

According to current estimates, the world has approximately 75 years before recoverable fossil fuels are completely depleted, give or take 15 years. This means that as early as 2075 and as late as 2106 the…

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Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading for Small Energy Producers, Consumers

The trend away from centralized utilities and toward decentralized energy production, especially through renewable resources like wind and solar, the availability of solar roofing, and the like means that the average person is increasingly in…

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Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) Network to Be Used for Arctic Communications

The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) network was developed for the U.S. Navy by Lockheed Martin to provide next-generation secure ultra-high-frequency (UHF) satellite communications. General Dynamics also worked on parts of MUOS, especially its integrated…

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Gerardo Osio’s Nomadic Life Kit Was Inspired By Buddhist and Shinto Ideals

Gerardo Osio, a product design brand, has developed something called the Nomadic Life Kit for people who live a nomadic lifestyle or are interested in becoming more of a minimalist. Drawing influence from Buddhist and…

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Computer Gaming Key to Training 21st Century Workforce

A recent news report suggested that people who play computer games have significantly better cognitive skills than those who don’t. It’s pretty clear that computer gaming skills people have developed in their youth are often…

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France Has Unveiled the World’s First Solar Panel Road, Dubbed Wattway

France has unveiled the world’s first solar panel road in a small town of Tourouvre-au-Perche. The road is about 1 kilometer long (0.6 miles), and it is covered with 2,880 photovoltaic panels. The cost of…

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4 Objections to Web Marketing by Manufacturers

I’ve been doing web marketing for several years. By now, most companies “get it”. At the same time, I’ve noticed some businesses have some lingering reservations. This is especially true when it comes to manufacturers.…

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The Great Challenges of Aviation Management

Success and failure in entering the airline business has been compared to the adventures of the Greek God Icarus, son of Daedalus, who flew too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax…

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GPS Fleet Tracking Providing Reliable Vehicle Locations, Arrival Times

Until new technologies are available, likely for the foreseeable future, your safety and the safety of your family and friends is likely to depend on the quality of GPS technology. Manufacturers of GPS vehicle tracking…

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Amazon Files Patent for Huge Flying Warehouse Equipped With Delivery Drones

Forget practicality these days. When it comes to their vision for the future, companies such as Apple, Google, and Amazon are in the business of filing for patents and figuring out logistics later. Amazon’s latest…

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