Links in Progress: We can still build beautifully

A tour of interesting developments built in the last two decades

6 months ago

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The beauty of batteries

Keeping the grid stable requires overbuilding generation, driving up costs. Batteries fix that.

4 hours ago • 2 votes

How a Norwegian chemist defeated lead paint

Lead paint was banned. Before that, it was outcompeted by a cheap and safe alternative.

a week ago • 8 votes

China's most overrated asset with Mike Bird

Episode four of the Works in Progress podcast is about land.

a week ago • 15 votes

We're hiring: Daily newsletter writer

Join us and document the scientific, technological and economic progress happening around the world.

3 weeks ago • 17 votes

Episode three of the Works in Progress Podcast is about England's WORST king.

4 weeks ago • 17 votes

Questions To Ask Yourself

to figure out what you're good at

7 hours ago • 2 votes

The Glorious Future of the Book

It's still the best data center of them all

yesterday • 4 votes

I cannot handle my son’s crying

I’m an adult male btw

yesterday • 7 votes

Breathe Through It

In, out

2 days ago • 5 votes

Can you imagine fans of Latin music showing support for the Taco Bell logo?

3 days ago • 6 votes