When the First Humans Rose Above the Earth
The story of early flight is fascinating, involving much death and occasional humor… On June 4th, 1783, Etienne…
Nigel Duckworth is the author of the book "Invisible Innovation" (2023) and writes on innovation through the ages. His writing spans topics such as energy, materials, and supply chain. He has a deep interest in the ideas that foster innovation and advance human progress. His articles have appeared in publications such as Global Trade Magazine, Industry Today, Manufacturing Business Technology, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Total Retail, Supply Chain Brain, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and many others.
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The Miraculous Material
If there is a class of miraculous materials, one that can be used for thousands of different uses, with a diverse range of properties, from rock-like, hard and heavy, to delicate, lace-like, light, and transparent, and everything in between, that would be quite a material. If that material came from the “waste” byproduct of another material, even better. There is such a material....
What’s Causing the Energy Crisis?
ESG, the demonization of fossil fuels, and an unfounded confidence in renewables. This testimony by Robert Bryce to…
Are Fossil Fuels a Dead End?
“Fossil fuels are a dead end — for our planet, for humanity and for economies. A prompt, well-managed…
Nuclear Energy and the Assault on Progress
Electricity powers the modern world. It has been called, “The Modern Emancipator,” as it freed people’s lives from…
Unleashing Artificial Intelligence in Business
6 challenges and solutions to making the most of AI in business Artificial intelligence has faced numerous and…