Another rocketry firm experiments with recycling its launchers
If it is successful, it will make getting to orbit cheaper stillAs technological feats go, recovering and relaunching the first stage of a space rocket ranks pretty high on the scale of difficulty. So far, only SpaceX, an American giant, has pulled it off. But another outfit now seems close to doing so—albeit on a…
GPS for the oceans
ZOOLOGISTS ROUTINELY track animals, from albatross to zebra, using global-positioning-system (GPS) tags which then return their data via satellite. Marine biologists have a harder time of it, though, because seawater is infuriatingly opaque to radio signals. This makes it impossible either to receive GPS signals or to transmit any data collected back to base.That does…
Are emerging economies on the verge of another lost decade?
Apr 26th 2022 (Updated Apr 27th 2022) | WASHINGTON, DCEMERGING ECONOMIES hoping to grow their way into the ranks of the rich have faced a seemingly never-ending series of setbacks in recent years. Trade tensions, a pandemic, supply-chain snarls, inflation and war have together dealt them serious blows. Over the past three years more than half…
China has a celebrated history of policy experiments
IN MAY 1919 John Dewey, an American philosopher, embarked on a lecture tour of China. “We are going to see more of the dangerous daring side of life here,” he predicted. His celebration of learning by doing and social experimentation was enthusiastically received by the country’s daring reformers and dangerous revolutionaries. At least one of…
Is the Spanish custom of taking a siesta good?
We put on the table one of the most difficult issues to deal with in Spanish territory. That little dream after lunch, which in many cases lasts a long time, seems like it can’t hurt anyone. That is why today we are going to answer the definitive question that Spanish men and women need to know: is…
Are emerging economies on the verge of another “lost decade”?
Apr 26th 2022 | WASHINGTON, DCEMERGING ECONOMIES hoping to grow their way into the ranks of the rich have faced a seemingly never-ending series of setbacks in recent years. Trade tensions, a pandemic, supply-chain snarls, inflation and war have together dealt them serious blows. Over the past three years more than half the population of…
The American property market is once again looking bubbly
Apr 9th 2022 | WASHINGTON, DCIVY ZELMAN knows a thing or two about the American housing market. She was rare among mainstream analysts in warning of trouble in 2005, a year before the bubble started to burst. In 2012, when many investors were reluctant to get back into property, she declared the sector had hit…
How To Use Social Media Marketing To Grow Your Small Business
Social media marketing has boosted growth and sales for many businesses worldwide. The marketing world loves these platforms as you can multiply your sales with little to no investment. This simple trick has made small businesses big corporate houses today. This is your sign to begin your social media marketing journey as soon as possible.…