Category Archives: Technology

How I decided to buy a Chevrolet Volt

Posted on June 23, 2013 by renovatio

I recently started a new, full-time job as a software engineer. My plans to re-start this blog have been a bit hard hit by the new time restraint of working. The first three weeks have been very demanding, and, honestly, … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk and the success of SpaceX

Posted on September 30, 2008 by renovatio

They finally did it.  Falcon 1 launched and reached orbit successfully on September 28th, making it the “first privately developed liquid fuel rocket to orbit the Earth.” (All quotes are from Spacex.com)  The booster significantly lowers launch costs, as mentioned … Continue reading →

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Water on Mars and Little Green Men

Posted on June 22, 2008 by renovatio

I’m still on vacation, but here’s some exciting news. The Mars Rover has found water on the red planet. Water! You know, the stuff that’s necessary for life to form? The water that they found was in the form of … Continue reading →

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