Salman Khan is changing the world because he is upending an education paradigm that has been dominant for almost 200 years: classroom education in brick-and-mortar buildings. . . . Continue reading “Khan’s taking on engineering school”
Are you forgetting about these tax breaks?
Tax season is upon us. You’ve (probably) received your W2. That means it’s time to file your taxes and claim your refund, if any. Continue reading “Are you forgetting about these tax breaks?”
All US Nuclear Plant Twitter Feeds
There are 99 nuclear power reactor units operating in the US. Staying up to date with the latest nuclear plant news is easy to do in the age of social media — if you have their Twitter handles. All the relevant feeds are conveniently compiled here. Continue reading “All US Nuclear Plant Twitter Feeds”
Did you know these plants tripped this week?
This was an eventful week for US nuclear plants. Five plants tripped or scrammed. Here’s a summary.
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Hand Switch Contact Development
Hand switch contact development diagrams appear on schematic drawings. They help the reader understand how the circuit behavior changes when the switch changes positions. It’s important to understand how to use them to avoid making wiring or logic errors when creating, modifying, or interpreting circuits. Continue reading “Hand Switch Contact Development”
Discover the family types that live near you
As it turns out, birds of a feather really do flock together. Continue reading “Discover the family types that live near you”
Important information conveyed quickly with graphics
Information graphics present useful information and facts in a condensed, visual format. People process visual information better than mere words alone, and we are also more likely to remember it later. Continue reading “Important information conveyed quickly with graphics”
Interesting facts about the nuclear power industry
As we enter a new year, it’s a good idea to survey the nuclear power landscape. Here are some interesting facts. . . . Continue reading “Interesting facts about the nuclear power industry”