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#685: The Pulse of the Deep: Life in the Middle of the Ocean

Is the open sea a glassy mirror or a chaotic storm? Herman and Corn dive into the science of swells, fetch, and the ocean’s constant pulse.

sustainabilityoceanographywave-energymaritime-exploration

#683: Can Smartphones Save the Grid?

Herman and Corn explore the technical and legal hurdles of replacing massive data centers with a global peer-to-peer network of consumer devices.

distributed-systemsdecentralized-storagesustainability

#595: The Icky Factor: Why We Ignore Diaper Waste

Herman and Corn dive into the massive waste stream of disposable diapers and the surprising science behind modern cloth alternatives.

waste-managementgreenwashingsustainability

#574: When Friction Creates Meaning: Travel as a Perspective Shift

Forget vacations. Herman and Corn explore five destinations where a month-long stay will fundamentally shift your perspective on how to live.

geopoliticscultural-biassustainability

#513: The Green Bond Paradox: When Doing Good Costs Investors

Can debt markets save the planet? Explore how sustainability-linked bonds align corporate finance with environmental goals.

sustainabilityfinancial-fraudinternational-trade

#510: The Hidden Costs of the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Are electric vehicles truly green? From 1900s dominance to the ethics of cobalt mining, we explore the complex reality of the EV revolution.

sustainabilitylabor-ethicssupply-chainelectric-vehiclesbattery-technology

#508: Israel's Solar Mid-Life Crisis

Israel led the world in solar water heaters, but why is it lagging in electricity? Herman and Corn explore the future of the Israeli grid.

israelsustainabilityinfrastructuregeopoliticselectrical-engineering

#429: Can 10 Air Conditioners a Second Save or Sink the Planet?

Explore how breakthroughs like liquid desiccants and radiative sky cooling are transforming AC from a climate threat into a sustainable solution.

thermal-managementsustainabilityenvironmental-healthhardware-engineeringhvac-technology

#391: The Surprising Math of Printing for a Digital Detox

Is paper greener than digital? Discover how to satisfy your long-read cravings without the environmental guilt.

neurodivergencesustainabilitydigital-detox

#159: Are Airlines Already Bankrupt?

Is flying at odds with a livable planet? Explore the physics of aviation, the limits of green fuel, and the true cost of impact accounting.

aviationsustainabilityimpact-accountingclimate-changecarbon-emissions

#149: The Infrastructure of a Desert Metropolis

Herman and Corn explore the engineering hurdles of building a sustainable, high-tech metropolis in the heart of the Negev desert.

negevisraelsmart-citydesert-techurban-design