The Water Wonder We Built in the Wrong City
We may have found the Hanging Gardens of Babylon... but not in the city we expected them to be!
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I am the world’s shittiest computer programmer
My reflections on programming and using Claude Code to build anything I've wanted to.
The Secret Water Vault That Saved Earth
Scientists discover bridgmanite stored an ocean's worth of water 660km underground for 4.6 billion years. Earth's water origin story just got rewritten.
Water's No Man's Land Explained: The Two-Liquid Secret
Discover the strange science of supercooled water—the liquid that exists below freezing. Learn about water's "no man's land" and what scientists found.
Why Ice Is Slippery: A New Study Rewrites 200 Years of Physics
A new study rewrites 200 years of physics to explain why ice is slippery. The answer isn't what you learned in school.
Brackish Water: Where Fresh Meets Salt | Guide
What is brackish water? Learn where fresh meets salt, why it matters, and how this unique water type affects ecosystems and human use.
The Age of Answers (or, how to lead when nobody needs you)
How do leaders stay relevant when AI can answer every question? Adam Tank explores what leadership means when nobody needs you for information.
Water Batteries vs Lithium-Ion: The Safe Future Hitting 75Wh/kg Milestone
Water batteries could replace lithium-ion with a safer, recyclable alternative. Scientists achieved 75 Wh/kg using magnesium and zinc.
How Water Got Terroir: The Science Behind How Water Gets Its Flavor
Water has terroir just like wine. Discover the science behind how water gets its unique taste based on source, minerals, and geography.
MIT's Revolutionary Atmospheric Water Generator: How to Get Water from Air in the Deser
MIT's revolutionary device pulls drinking water from desert air. How atmospheric water generators could solve water scarcity.
Water is weird: A Dive into the Science Behind Our Most Essential Resource
Every drop of water on Earth came from space. Not metaphorically. Literally from space. According to research and the most commonly accepted scientific theories, our planet formed about 4.5 billion years ago as a hot, rocky mess. No oceans, no rivers, no overpriced bottled water.
I Just Learned Astronauts Drink Their Own Pee
How NASA recycles 98% of astronaut urine and sweat into drinking water. The surprising technology behind space hydration.
How Desert Countries Use Technology To Manage Water
Explore how desert nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel are solving water scarcity with innovative technology. Learn about desalination, aquifers, wastewater recycling, and smart water systems.
The Navy Built a Secret Indoor Ocean
Step inside the Navy’s secret indoor ocean at Carderock – a cutting-edge wave simulation facility used to test every U.S. Navy ship before it's built. Discover how it works!
The Fluoride IQ Debate: Fact or Fearmongering?
Fluoride IQ Debate explained with facts vs fiction. Discover the science behind fluoride in water, its dental benefits, and if it really lowers children’s IQ.
The Most Epic Underground Hangout in History
Discover the fascinating underground hangout in Abarkuh, Iran — a brilliant ancient city that used water engineering to cool naturally. Learn how their genius could inspire future climate solutions.
Hurricane Milton's Jaw-Dropping Power Surge: How Sea Spray Supercharged the Storm
Hurricane Milton shocked Florida with 46 tornadoes and a record 90 mph intensification in 24 hours. Discover how ocean spray supercharged this storm.
Is Luck Real?
Explore the science of serendipity and chance. Discover if luck influences our lives and how it shapes our experiences.
How to Be Lucky
Discover 5 practical strategies to boost your luck and achieve everyday success. Start turning opportunities into achievements.
Simple Steps on How to Get Rid of Bad Luck
Discover practical strategies to turn your luck around and foster positive change in your life.
Top Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Everyday Life
Discover practical strategies to tackle everyday challenges and improve your resilience. Read the article for actionable tips to enhance your daily life.
Team Building Activities for Communication Skills Improvement
Discover 10 engaging team building activities designed to enhance communication skills. Improve collaboration and boost team dynamics.
How to Give a Killer Presentation: 10 Best Tips for Success
Master your presentation skills with these 10 essential tips for success. Boost your confidence and engage your audience effectively.
The Insane Time Earth Got Drenched for a Million Years Straight
The Insane Time Earth Got Drenched for a Million Years Straight reveals how volcanic chaos triggered non-stop rain, mass extinctions, and set the stage for the rise of dinosaurs.
Speaking Engagement Fees: Essential Tips for Setting Your Rates
Explore the key factors influencing speaking engagement fees and learn how to set your rates effectively.
How Do I Book Speaking Engagements? 10 Proven Strategies
Learn how to secure speaking engagements with these proven strategies. Boost your visibility and connect with your audience.
Managing Remote Employees Effectively
Discover essential tips for effectively managing remote employees. Boost productivity and engagement with these 10 actionable strategies.
How Much Does a Speaker Cost? Your Quick Guide to Speaker Fees
Discover the costs of hiring speakers for your events. Get essential insights to budget effectively and make informed decisions.
Top Benefits of Public Speaking to Boost Your Career and Confidence
Discover how public speaking can enhance your personal and professional growth with these key benefits.
Top Tips to Secure More Speaking Engagements Quickly
Discover effective strategies to enhance your speaking engagements. Learn practical tips for success and engage your audience like a pro.
From Novice to Pro: How to Become a Keynote Speaker
Discover the essential steps to becoming a successful keynote speaker. Learn practical tips and strategies to elevate your speaking career.
Water Being Created at Atomic Level: A Scientific Marvel Unveiled
Discover how water is being created at the atomic level by scientists at Northwestern University using palladium. Explore this revolutionary experiment and its incredible future implications.
What Is a Keynote Speaker: An Essential Guide for Event Planners
Discover what a keynote speaker is and how they can elevate your event. Gain essential insights to choose the right speaker for your audience.
NYC's Tap Water Drama – The Surprising Truth Behind the City’s Tap Water Crisis
NYC's tap water is undergoing a major change as repairs to the Delaware Aqueduct shift the city to Croton supply. Learn what this means for taste, safety, and your favorite bagels.
How much caffeine is too much?
My experience suffering from caffeine withdrawal, quitting caffeine cold turkey, and the results from a thirty day caffeine fast.
Water Witchers - Why Innovation in Water is Tough as Hell
Innovative water technologies often fail - some before they even see the light of day. Why is that?
From Jail Cell to C-suite - a Night with Entrepreneurs Defying Expectations
I’ve been to prison. Here’s who I met and how they’ve changed my life.
Water Unicorn = Narwhal?
Autodesk recently acquired Innovyze, a software provider in the water industry, for $1B. I believe this is a magical moment for water, infrastructure, and cleantech startups acround the world.
Steve Sims - The Real Life Wizard of Oz
Steve Sims, the founder of Bluefishing, can make your wildest dreams comes true. This bio is a condensed summary of listening to his podcasts, watching YoutTube videos, reading "The Art of Bluefishing," and interacting with Steve on Twitter.
2030: The Water Industry You've Never Seen Before
Is water the next oil? Should you consider investing in water? Here's how technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, & cloud computing will change the Water Industry by 2030.
Is An MBA Worth It?
Adam Tank breaks down whether an MBA is worth the investment of time and money. A practical guide for career-minded professionals.
MBA Part Two: How to decide which business schools to apply to
Getting an MBA is a big decision. There are many factors to consider when trying to decide what b-school to go to. Here's a short guide to helping you decide, including a free ranking spreadsheet with unconventional factors.
What's In a Moment?
A conversation about time, identity, and Instagram in the age of social media.
Slumdog Millionaire: How I found new purpose getting lost in Rio de Janeiro
Getting lost in a favela in Rio de Janeiro wasn't on my bucket list after I moved to Brazil. But getting lost in a foreign country turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life.
The Ten Commandments of Zoom
How to make your zoom video meetings more productive, more fun, and better for everyone. Use these 10 commandments as a guide to help you deliver better results in your online meetings, both for yourself and your colleagues.
Athletes & Innovation: Flopping, Hot Dogs, and Granny Shots
Innovation is most often thought about in the realm of art, music, and business. But high jumpers, competitive hot dog eaters, swimmers, and basketball players all have their own ways of innovating. Here's what we can learn from the Fosbury Flop and the best athletes who are at the top of their game
Write of Passage Review
Write of Passage is a five-week online writing course by David Perell. Discover the cost, a real review, and what to expect.
My (Failed) Attempt at the 4-Hour Workweek
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss changed how I viewed the world. This is a story about implementing the 4-hour workweek, building an online business through affiliate marketing, and how it didn't go as planned.
Most presentations suck. Here’s what you can do about it.
The majority of presentations (especially PowerPoint) given in the workplace are horrible. Here are some simple rules that will help you deliver more engaging, exciting presentations that will entertain your colleagues and achieve the outcomes you're looking for.
Fastest Way To Learn a Language: Act like a child.
The fastest way to learn a new language is simple - act like a child. I used this trick to learn Portuguese in less than four months. Here are the secrets of learning a new language the fastest way possible.
The definitive answer when someone asks 'What do you do?'
In the workplace, dating, networking... this question is asked all the time. Here's how to think about answering it, and learn a little more about yourself in the process.