APRIL 22, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rare Earth Mining Comes to Life Again. Impact: If Molycorp succeeds in reviving rare earth mining, we might just find ourselves in a future where smartphones are actually made of rare elements, leading to the first-ever smartphone museum where you can marvel at how we used to carry around tiny bricks instead of sleek devices.. Fact: Did you know that rare earth elements are so rare that they should really be called 'occasionally earth elements'? They seem to be more elusive than a good Wi-Fi signal in the middle of the desert..
• Headline: Epic Journeys Amidst Air Travel Disruptions. Impact: The ash cloud of 2010 led to people rediscovering the joys of the road trip. In 50 years, historians will argue that this was the event that spawned the 'Back to Nature' movement, where people ditched airplanes for cross-country treks in vintage vans.. Fact: Fun fact: In 2010, travelers took more selfies with cows than they had in the previous decade. Apparently, they were really looking for that perfect Udder-ly Amazing shot..
• Headline: Judicial Bouts and Persuasion Power. Impact: Judge Diane P. Wood's influence could lead to a future Supreme Court that resembles a dramatic courtroom sitcom, where opinions are debated more with charm than with law. Who needs legal precedent when you have charisma?. Fact: Did you know that the Seventh Circuit is known for its 'judge's choice' awards? Yep, it's like the Oscars, but with more robes and less glitz..
• Headline: Edging Back to Nuclear Power. Impact: The revival of nuclear power could lead to an energy crisis where people start hoarding Geiger counters instead of toilet paper. You never know when a meltdown might turn your backyard into a glow-in-the-dark paradise.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'nuclear family' might have originated from a 1950s marketing campaign for nuclear energy? Because nothing says family like a power plant in your backyard!.
• Headline: The New Jobs in Atomic Energy. Impact: As nuclear technicians rise in popularity, we might see a future where everyone wants to be one, leading to a bizarre reality TV show titled 'America's Next Top Nuclear Technician'. Expect drama, intrigue, and plenty of radioactive challenges.. Fact: Did you know that nuclear technicians are the only people who can say they work with something that literally has a half-life? Makes their job sound like a dating profile, doesn't it?.