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What's the true cost of fracking? Fracking is short of "high volume hydraulic fracturing".  It's a relatively new form of energy extraction/creation, yet there are hidden costs to the economy, environment, and human health.  The fracking process involves drilling a vertical well into the ground and then drilling horizontally at the desired depth.

Is Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity Still a Secret? There’s nothing more bizarre in a world of constant surveillance than a person with no identity. It’s the modern freak show, and has become something of a niche performance art as a consequence. Banksy, for example, has remained the archetypical anonymous artist for some time, while electro double act

The Evolution of the Credit Card: From Paper to Plastic to Virtual These days, credit cards are nearly ubiquitous. In fact, there were an estimated 18.08 billion credit and debit cards in circulation in 2015—that’s nearly 2.5 cards for every person alive on the planet. It’s hard to think back to a time when we didn’t get daily offers for new c

The Space Economy - a Modern Day Gold Rush? Science fiction has always held a special place in my heart, and it might just be the same for you. If that is the case, then the mere mention of “space economy” probably incited chills down your spine. This infographic takes into consideration the potential that space might offer. For example, do you

The Environment, Distopias, and Energy: What is Solarpunk? Science-fiction often explores the relationships between humans and the technology they employ.  Cyberpunk works, such as the groundbreaking Neuromancer by William Gibson and Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, foresaw many of the changes that actually became reality with the growth of the In