by David Brooks | May 11, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter
Scammers and some telemarketers change Caller ID information to get past your defenses. That may soon draw a $5,000 civil penalty in New Hampshire – although good luck finding the real perpetrators, especially if they’re overseas. Here’s my story...
by David Brooks | May 10, 2019 | Newsletter
The vast majority of New Hampshire homes still get their heat from fossil fuels says a new state report, reflecting how difficult it will be to decarbonize that part of the state’s economy. However the report includes a glimmer of hope by showing that New Hampshire’s...
by David Brooks | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter
When I moved to New Hampshire, Manchester airport (they hadn’t added the “Boston” name) was still in the old terminal. You’d walk out to the planes, and park on the street. They’d put envelopes under the windshield wipers and ask you to...
by David Brooks | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter
There are two ways to approach holding science talks in a bar or restaurant – programs that have names like Science Cafe or Science by the Pint or Science on Tap. One is to invited local scientists to talk about their research. That’s the route frequently...
by David Brooks | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter
Erika Rydberg, a 3D printing expert with the interesting job title of Digital Creation Technologist at Plymouth State University, spent two weeks at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, where people go to simulate life on Mars (except for the gravity) to help...