The movie “Oppenheimer” has found a global audience this summer, but it is a stark reminder that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the world. What effect, if any, will it have on the future of nuclear power in this country? Read on as Max Rohr explains the issue. 

Did you know coffee was developed as an insect poison? Or that people used to drink beer for breakfast because the water was bad? Discover more interesting facts and history about the world’s love affair with coffee from Max Rohr.

Recycling is very confusing to most people, especially when news reports say that most plastic put in recycling bins ends up in landfills. Max Rohr recalls a recycling event he attended where he got into a heated discussion — about composting!  

The Gen Z generation may be more open to hands-on careers in hydronics than millennials or Gen X. However, the industry must create an appealing application process and a change in job expectations. Read on as the author explains how to recruit these young people.

An alternative energy solution is needed for rural communities where fossil-fuel plants are not practical. A renewable energy microgrid could solve that problem while reducing carbon emissions. Read on to discover how Hot Springs, N.C., is using this energy technology.

Coastal property is extremely desirable and commands top dollar — but are artificial islands the answer to the increased demand? Read on to learn about some of these global projects. 

Venice began to sink in the 1950s and 1960s when groundwater was pumped from below the city for industrial use. Since then, it has contended with floods of various severity. Read on to discover how engineers use a variety of methods to protect residences and historic buildings.

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created a fusion reaction producing 1.5 times more energy than it required to start. Read on to learn about possible residential use in the future.

Our warming world definitely impacts weather and the environment, but what about the impact on humans? Read on to learn the relationship between wet-bulb temperatures, humidity and our ability to cool ourselves by sweating.

Recycling the disposable masks that were ubiquitous during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem odd, but they are blowing down our streets, filling our landfills and polluting our water. Read on to discover some unusual ways entrepreneurs are upcycling these materials.