Industries

Politicians have declared that the energy transition is the only way forward for human civilization. Not every country on the planet supports it, but those that do are the most vocal.  Even as the fossil fuel crisis threatens to cripple economies, the energy transition remains a goal.It is no secret that the transition, at the scale envisaged by its architects and most ardent supporters, would necessitate massive amounts of metals and minerals. What is rarely mentioned is that most of these metals and minerals are already in short supply. And this is only the beginning of the transition issues. Mining industry executives have been warning that there is not enough copper, lithium, cobalt, or nickel for all...

This is a fitting time of year to pause and take a moment to look back and to look forward in one’s industry. An...

Several international airlines have recently cancelled flights into certain US airports due to concerns that the rollout of 5G mobile communication technology will interfere...

Atul Gawande, famed surgeon and journalist, recently wrote an article “Slow Ideas.” He opens with a question: “Why do some innovations spread so swiftly...

Those of us who are afraid of flying might benefit from being able to fly an electric aircraft. Not just for short distances like...

The ed tech boom has led to a "Gold Rush" of sorts. Lots of entrepreneurs have rushed in to 1) solve big problems, and...

The continuum of battery technology development has been varying from stagnant periods to significant breakthroughs, in an almost unpredictable fashion. The inception of the...

The agricultural industry is currently confronted with a formidable challenge. Agribusinesses will have to feed more people with fewer resources as the population grows...

From retail stores to restaurants, most businesses across the country were disrupted and forced to adapt because of the pandemic. As states begin opening back...

How are drones and robotics being used in agriculture? And how is this different from other farming robotics tools? Drones are a fantastic crop scouting...