Housing affordability is a growing concern in many communities, yet the cost of rent is often shaped by local zoning laws more than anything else. Restrictions on building height, density, mixed-use developments, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) all influence how… Continue Reading
DARPA and US Department of Defense does NOT endorse this post or project idea. Global Soil Verification is a DARPA project idea for a new standard for terrain information. It would be a system where the world would be 1… Continue Reading
I recently wrote a report about my idea to address NIMBY (Not In My Backyard). The solution I came up with is called YMY (Yes My Yard). The idea is to give homeowners in neighborhoods more flexibility and allow them… Continue Reading
Biomanufacturing is at the forefront of a revolution that could transform industries, address global challenges, and strengthen national security. But for this emerging field to reach its full potential, we need a clear strategy that balances short-term wins with long-term… Continue Reading
How understanding ecological “resets” can help us build a more resilient future—together. The world we know is shaped and sustained by some of its smallest inhabitants: insects. These tiny creatures, which make up over 80% of known animal species,… Continue Reading
I originally started writing this post in 2021, now in 2025 this information is more relevant. In the past, President Trump has suggested buying Greenland. Today in 2025, President Trump has made statements that Greenland should be part of the… Continue Reading
What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon. A machine that can preserve foods without the need for external electricity, designed to last 100 years with little maintenance, withstand field conditions, and can be… Continue Reading
In 2017, I traveled the world, including in Asia. I believe the next world war would start in Asia. I also had ideas on how to prevent this war in Asia. Back then, the main idea I had was to… Continue Reading
Looking at the debate of culture in philosophy, sociology, or anthropology the definition of culture is vague and not well defined. However in anthropology the examples of culture, what we know about a past group of people are based on… Continue Reading
Crops around the world face enormous challenges—from unpredictable weather to destructive pests and diseases. The Insect Allies Program, funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), aims to tackle these threats by exploring a groundbreaking idea: using insects… Continue Reading