One has been approved by the NRC.
It’s a safer design than the traditional reactors, but I’d still like to see more innovative ones. But even this will beat the hell out of “renewables.”
Category Archives: Technology and Society
A Unified Theory Of The Virus
This looks very interesting, and promising.
The Virus
…has accelerated existing societal and technological trends.
Yes, I’ve been noting that for a while.
[Update a few minutes later]
Sorry, added the link.
American Rocketry
Roads To Ruin
When I was young, I loved exploring the back roads and forgotten byways in my MG (and later, other vehicles). But now we have a generation that doesn’t even like to drive.
The Latest SLS Follies
No biggie, just another cost increase.
Meanwhile, in non-NASA news, we may be about to launch five American rockets in two days.
[Update Saturday morning]
Things are happening in Boca Chica (among other places):
[Update a few minutes later]
Apparently the DIVH abort will delay the SpaceX attempt at dual launches.
The Space Navy
Navy ranks for space has long been a topic at SF conventions. Now it’s becoming real.
California Apocalypto
A depressing read, from VDH. I’ve lived here for over four decades, but he’s a native.
Climate Models
More confirmation that they’re overstating atmospheric heating.
New Drugs
…that may block the virus. I think it’s incorrect to call hydroxychloriquine “failed,” though. A lot of doctors continue to swear by it. The opposition to its use was almost totally political, not medical.