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Monthly Archives: June 2015
Solar stickers to capture free energy
Peel-and-stick solar cells developed by National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer and Stanford scientist Xiaolin Zheng could revolutionize the way we harness the immense energy of the sun. With her innovation, solar power is advancing from lightweight solar panels to tiny … Continue reading
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Alone across the outback: another glimpse
First there was Tracks, the 1980 autobiographical account of Robyn Davidson’s journey (which became an international best seller), and then the great 2013 film (see the trailer here). This talk given by the real life photographer Rick Smolan offers a … Continue reading
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Canada’s lust for home equity lines of credit
Canadian household debt rose to a fresh all time high in April above 1.8 trillion. Trustees in bankruptcy are warning that they have never seen so many 2nd mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELCO) on Canadian household balance … Continue reading
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