Category Archives: Design Interests

On many occasions, people overlook the value of the calculator.  As is the case with many new graphing calculators, the amount of knowledge stored in them exceeds the average American’s intelligence.  Many people do not recognize the significance of such a … Continue reading →

When many people in the United States think of trains, they think of old fashioned steam locomotives.  Americans do not travel on trains as much as Europeans or the Japanese do.  This is simply because cars are the predominant mode … Continue reading →

The new Apple I Pod Nano sports a completely different physical design compared to its predecessor.   The sixth generation I Pod Nano was designed for people on the go.  The overall dimensions of the Nano have been greatly altered.  The … Continue reading →

The original conception of the submarine began in 1578. William Borne proposed an enclosed wooden boat bound by waterproof leather.  The design only made it to the drafting table though.  In 1776, David Bushnell built the Turtle submarine.  This device … Continue reading →

At one point nuclear fission was absolutely unheard of.  After scientists discovered the properties of uranium 235, the concept of dividing atoms to produce heat and energy became plausible.  Today the growing scientific design is focused not on fission; nuclear … Continue reading →

Nuclear power is a topic of great controversy around the world. Many people argue that nuclear power is unnecessary.   People fear the nuclear reactor, but this is partially due to a lack of understanding.   The main type of fission reactor … Continue reading →