When we do not clearly indicate if we are using the metric system or the Imperial System, then we could have catastrophic measuring mixups.
The Sexist Side of Space Suits
Hoping to move away from its male dominated space suit history, NASA is looking to the private sector for designs that include women.
Why We Need New Logos
When a logo changes, it can signal the evolution of a brand for companies and government agencies that range from MasterCard to NASA.
Where You Can Live On The Moon
Researchers at Purdue University are designing a moon habitat whose surprising location makes it resilient and safe.
What Outer Space Adds to the GDP
When we hear about a red Tesla with a Starman inside orbiting the sun, we can think of a growing space economy that is adding to the GDP.
January 2019 Friday’s e-links: From Slowbalization to the Psychology of Food and Libraries
Friday’s e-links: Today we share an episode of the Trade Talks podcast that talks about the slowdown in globalization through three lenses.
The Amazing Innovations That Contests Create
Through incentives that encourage participants to solve design problems, contests can use the benefits of crowdsourcing to stimulate innovation.
Bringing The Martian Down to Earth
For pure enjoyment The Martian is a good read but also it helps us recognize how travel to Mars has and will have positive externalities on earth.
Electrification Insight From a Stunning NASA Map
African development continues to be constrained by problems with electricity generation and access to electricity that affect productivity and mobility.
Bedtime Stories… About the Economy.
From statistics and a satellite image of the world at night, we can see that developing countries lack the electrification they need for economic growth.
