The Secret Plot to Steal A Nuclear Submarine

Posted June 02, 2023

By Ray Blanco

The story of how Howard Hughes was recruited by the CIA for the secret plot to retrieve a sunken Soviet submarine. How deep-sea mining was used as part of the cover story, but is now a practice that could finally become a reality.
The Secret Plot to Steal A Nuclear Submarine

Green Smoke: Personal Accountability & Ethical Consumerism

Posted June 01, 2023

By Ray Blanco

Part 3 of Green Smoke. Companies are passing the burden of being responsible for pollution off to the consumer. Campaigns are hollow and focus on what individuals can do, which deflect from the massive waste generated by the world’s biggest companies.
Green Smoke: Personal Accountability & Ethical Consumerism

Is AI An Extinction Level Threat?

Posted May 31, 2023

By Ray Blanco

Experts signed a brief but serious warning about the possible dangers of AI. What are the concerns and what can be done about them?
Is AI An Extinction Level Threat?

The Risk and Reward of Deep Sea Mining

Posted May 30, 2023

By Ray Blanco

Part 2 of a look into deep sea mining. The concerns, regulation attempts, and counter-arguments of the practice.
The Risk and Reward of Deep Sea Mining

Short Week, Busy Week

Posted May 29, 2023

By Ray Blanco

More market movement on the back of AI. Nvidia had a record day after a strong earnings report.
Short Week, Busy Week

Deep Sea Mining Could Secure a Future for EVs

Posted May 26, 2023

By Ray Blanco

The history of polymetallic nodules. How they were discovered, how they are formed, and our recent attempts to mine them.
Deep Sea Mining Could Secure a Future for EVs

Nvidia Blasts Off

Posted May 25, 2023

By Ray Blanco

Nvidia is having a record day following a huge earnings report. AI demand looks to power their future revenues.
Nvidia Blasts Off

Green Smoke: Carbon Credits

Posted May 24, 2023

By Ray Blanco

The system of buying and selling carbon offset credits has had the opposite effect of its goal of reducing automakers from reducing their emissions. Tesla has made billions while doing nothing to meaningfully reduce their footprint, while other automakers have gotten a “get out of jail free” card.
Green Smoke: Carbon Credits

Winning The Semiconductor Cold War

Posted May 23, 2023

By Ray Blanco

Two recent developments have heated up the tech war between China and the US over semiconductors. China’s ban of Micron from infrastructure projects and Applied Materials $4 billion investment in developing advanced chip technology.
Winning The Semiconductor Cold War

Feeding Frenzy

Posted May 22, 2023

By Ray Blanco

The stock market is being largely boosted by AI investments. Competitors look to capitalize on Twitter’s struggles.
Feeding Frenzy