The Science of Nuclear Waste Disposal 

Finland is about to open the first final nuclear waste disposal facility next year. Other countries can learn so much from the stunning amounth of planning and engineering that went into this project. You can find a great summary article about it on Ars Technica. 

You know you're curious. 

If you’re a Sabine fan, you’ve heard all about how Brilliant is the place to learn more about math and science interactively. But if you still haven’t checked it out, Sabine’s new course on Quantum Mechanics is the perfect reason to give it a try. Get started for free: once you’re ready to level up, you’ll get 20% off your annual premium subscription.

Do We Lack Intergenerational Altruism?

In an essay on Nautilus, Charles Kennel and Martin Rees call for the need to realign priorities of our civilization. Well meant, but I would prefer practical progress instead of flowery multi-syllable words. Read more here. 

In this week's video we talk about the options to store energy from intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind. 

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Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions

A contrarian scientist wrestles with the big questions that modern physics raises, and what physics says about the human condition. Order it here today!