A team from MIT shared a breakthrough recently – a solar-powered desalination prototype that is showing great promise. There are 2 interesting nuggets from the article – (1) No batteries or grid connectivity: The system can quickly react to subtle changes in sunlight. So it maximiz...
The stunning beauty of Kashmir has long been an inspiration for art and culture. Known for its intricate craftsmanship, Kashmiri artisans have mastered the ability to transform everyday objects into masterpieces that reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage. Whether it’s t...
I had the opportunity to observe a friend deal with some potentially sticky social situations recently. There were two fascinating things about their responses – (1) When the responses weren’t what they wanted to hear, they just moved onto trying something else. No drama. (2) When I...
The Steamboat Institute, a think tank in lovely Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and my alma mater, The Virginia Military Institute (a jewel of a school in the spectacular Shenandoah Valley of Virginia) teamed up to debate: Should the US Use its Diplomatic and Military Power Around the Globe t...