by David Brooks | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
New Hampshire has long been known for granite but our connection to another mineral, lithium, has long been pretty minor. It consisted mostly of a long-forgotten health tonic called Londonderry Lithia that was naturally infused with the substance. The company thrived...
by David Brooks | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Solar power is neat and electric vehicles are cool and heat pumps are more powerful than it seems like they should be, but these days the technology that’s really accelerating the energy transition is batteries. Plus, we can play along at home! Try doing that...
by David Brooks | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Links to each patent can be found here, using the patent number or inventor’s name. By Targeted News Service WASHINGTON – The following federal patents were assigned in New Hampshire in the week through April 25. Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Particle Laden...
by David Brooks | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Update: A bill has gone to Gov. Ayotte for her signature, says NHPR. New Hampshire Bulletin reports on legislation that would put limits on crypto kiosks – bitcoin ATMs – that have proved a nice way for people to be ripped off: “During floor debate...
by David Brooks | Apr 24, 2026 | Newsletter
If you’ve been forwarded this newsletter and want to subscribe, add your email at the Granite Geek blog: granitegeek.concordmonitor.com Suggestions or comments? Drop me a line: dbrooks@cmonitor.com I’m on Bluesky and Mastodon (the newsie.social server) these...
by David Brooks | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
If you’re a fan of Times New Roman, I have some bad news: The state government doesn’t want you. Not online, anyway. If you plan on uploading a document after April 23 to Transparent NH, a website that hosts a ton of state budget information and revenue and expense...