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DARPA Project Ideas: Einstein’s Kitchen – Increasing Postharvest for Food Security

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian

  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 →

DARPA

Cabbage Tactic and China’s Artificial Islands

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian
A global map with a circle in the south china sea that covers a piece of Vietnam and Philippines. The circle includes US territories such as Guam and new Islands Created by China

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 →

Geopolitics

What is Technology? What is Culture?

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Elliott Killian

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 →

Economics, Random Thoughts

What was the DARPA funded Insect Allies Program? What was Penn State’s Team solution?

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Elliott Killian

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 →

DARPA, Plant Science

Should Humans Live on Another Planet?

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Elliott Killian

In high school, I was fascinated by the concept of terraforming planets. The idea of humans living on other planets captivated my imagination, especially the thought of terraforming Venus. While my interest in terraforming Venus remains, I no longer believe… Continue Reading →

Random Thoughts

Importance of Plant Pathology

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Elliott Killian

The Role of Plant Pathology in Modern Agriculture Humans are completely dependent on plants. They provide us with oxygen, clothing, fuel, energy, and food. To increase our yield of these vital resources, humans began cultivating plants, thus inventing farming. There… Continue Reading →

Plant Science Plant Disease, Plant Pathology

DARPA Project Ideas: Biofabriko – Biofabrication of Microchips

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Elliott Killian
Project Biofabriko aims to revolutionize the manufacturing of microchips through advanced biofabrication techniques. The project will leverage biological systems to create microchips, potentially transforming the semiconductor industry by offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.

DARPA and US Department of Defense does NOT endorse this post or project idea. Project Biofabriko aims to revolutionize microchip manufacturing through the innovative use of biofabrication techniques. This groundbreaking project leverages biological systems to create microchips, offering a sustainable… Continue Reading →

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Possible Solutions for Project Ideas: Biofabriko – Biofabrication of Microchips

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Elliott Killian
Project Biofabriko aims to revolutionize the manufacturing of microchips through advanced biofabrication techniques. The project will leverage biological systems to create microchips, potentially transforming the semiconductor industry by offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.

Project Biofabriko aims to revolutionize the manufacturing of microchips through innovative biofabrication techniques. Leveraging the unique capabilities of biological systems, this project seeks to develop sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional semiconductor manufacturing. The following proposed solutions explore a range… Continue Reading →

DARPA

DARPA Project Ideas: Algaepunk 20-77

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Elliott Killian

DARPA and US Department of Defense does NOT endorse this post or project idea. Project Algaepunk 20-77 aims to revolutionize sustainable development by integrating algae cultivation into urban and rural environments. This innovative project proposes the deployment of scalable, modular… Continue Reading →

Climate Tech, DARPA

Possible Solutions for Project 4X200 – Real-time Detection of DNA

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Elliott Killian

Project 4X200 – Real-Time Detection of DNA The goal of Project 4X200 is to quickly identify specific DNA sequences from small samples of biological fluids like blood or saliva. The aim is to detect DNA from 200 different agents using… Continue Reading →

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