Category Archives: Science

Message to Fellow 1 Percenters

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ayecapitalist

Wanna scare your Tea Party friends? Just yell “Big Government!“ The effect will be like throwing a slab of pork in a Taliban gathering. Or mailing a Dutch cartoon to an Egyptian lynch mob. Is the government too big? Are … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Healthcare, Innovation, Money, Politics, Science | 17 Comments

The Scenic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train

Posted on August 18, 2012 by ayecapitalist

I love trains. When I was 10 years old we lived near a railroad yard in Saharanpur, India. In the evenings, along with my siblings, I would walk along the yard tracks and watch the mighty steam engines as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Photography, Science, Travel, Vacation | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

The GRIN Revolution – Cheap, Personalized Healthcare for the Billions

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ayecapitalist

Some people don’t like Science. They think it dehumanizes us, mechanizes us and devalues our spirit, our aesthetics and our passions. It is heading our planet in the direction of ecological disaster, devastating wars, nuclear catastrophes, urban decay and continued … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Healthcare, Innovation, Investing, Medicine, Money, Science | 5 Comments

Our Human Future – Green, Healthy, Prosperous, Abundant!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by ayecapitalist

Thank God we have people like Sugata Mitra. Or Peter Diamandis. Or the hundreds of other pioneers who think like them and are transforming the world for the better. They have a vision of boundless optimism: a world of plenty, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Evolution, Money, Science | 5 Comments

Resurrection – A Natural Adaptation in Yellowstone!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ayecapitalist

At Yellowstone Park (see my photo essay of recent trip) winter is a time of survival. The conditions are harsh and life must adapt to survive. In fact after the long, cold winter many animals who are at  less-than-peak fitness … Continue reading →

Posted in Evolution, Photography, Science, Travell | 7 Comments

Winter in Yellowstone: A Place of Exquisite Beauty

Posted on February 7, 2012 by ayecapitalist

Last week, along with a dozen other photographers, I made a trip to Yellowstone National Park. I found winter in Yellowstone to be a unique experience: it was cold, harsh, snowing. Temperatures ranged from -15°F to +20°F – even colder … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Science, Travell, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

The Higgs Boson – Have We Just Found the God Particle?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ayecapitalist

Satyendra Nath Bose (1894-1974) was a famous Indian Physicist and Mathematician known for his collaboration with Einstein in providing key insights into the foundational developments in Physics. These include the theory of Bose-Einstein condensates – the weird, degenerate properties of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cosmology, Current Events, Money, Science | 5 Comments

The Eight Billion Habitable Planets in our Galaxy

Posted on September 19, 2011 by ayecapitalist

Growing up in India I remember it was hot in summer and, having no air-conditioning, we often slept on the roof of our house. I would spend endless hours staring at the brilliantly lit night sky and marvel at all … Continue reading →

Posted in Cosmology, Current Events, Money, Politics, Science | 11 Comments