by David Brooks | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
If you’re a gamer, the next Science on Tap in Manchester, from the SEE Science Center, is for you. On March 10th the topic will be: Behind the Game. Games occur on fields, screens and boards, with challenges for our bodies, hearts and minds. How are...
by David Brooks | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog
Vineyard Wind is almost fully active, reports E&E News (paywalled here) with 60 of 62 turbines installed, the others almost ready, and 52 already cleared to produce power. Its capacity is 806 MW, about 20% less than Seabrook Station nuke plant (my favorite...
by David Brooks | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
A bill allowing “balcony solar” – solar panels you can plug into a normal socket – is advancing in New Hampshire, with an “ought to pass” recommendation from a House committee. And we’re not alone: Canary Media reports (here),...
by David Brooks | Feb 27, 2026 | Newsletter
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by David Brooks | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
From New Hampshire Bulletin: The New Hampshire House of Representatives is considering a bill that would exempt some pets from booster shots intended to protect against rabies, but state veterinarians said the proposal was not founded on solid data. Rep. Keith Ammon,...