Microsoft’s Quantum Computing
This could be huge, if it pans out: Microsoft claims to have achieved first milestone in creating a reliable and practical quantum computer (phys.org)
Demographics, Education: WVU cutting staff
West Virginia University will close a dozen programs and lay off staff: …university officials say the shortfall, which officials say could rise to $75 million in five years, is largely…
EVs: “Experts” predict much cheaper EVs to come
“Experts” make a lot of predictions that prove to be wrong. Then there’s this odd quote: This compact electric SUV will have an enormous range of 250 miles estimated between…
But will they sell in the U.S.? :Volkswagen says it can build EVs under $27K
Source: Volkswagen confident it can build an affordable EV for under $27K Discusses an ID2all that would be similar to the Golf. But will they sell them in the U.S.?…
Demographics: Oregon to *finally* allow self service gas stations
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed House Bill 2426 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation that now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk gives Oregon drivers the choice to pump…
Demographics: U.S. Population median age now oldest in history
Low birthrates are the main driver of the nation’s rising median age, experts said. “It’s simple arithmetic,” said Andrew A. Beveridge, president of Social Explorer, a demographic data firm. “Fewer…
Worrisome: Most adults should be screened for anxiety
Anxiety screenings for most Americans recommended by U.S. task force (axios.com) (Not making fun of those with anxiety – I’ve been there and required treatment. Mine was probably a common…
EVs: Insurers writing off mildly damaged Teslas, repairs too expensive
Tesla EVs, Even Mildly Damaged, Are Being Written Off by Insurance Companies (msn.com) Insuring a Tesla is said to cost 30% more than a similar ICE vehicle too. Ouch. Meanwhile,…
Climate, Demographics: Climate to exterminate humanity
But not in the way people were expecting: Climate change affects 53% of parents’ decision to have more kids (cnbc.com
Demographics: The coming population collapse
When I was born near the Baby Boom’s peak, many people worried that the population was growing too fast. Today, the shoe is on the other foot. All over the…