Getting Sun Along the Road to Recovery

I was in the hospital for 48 days battling radiation cystitis. The end result was a cystectomy to remove the bladder. Incredibly complex surgery.
Why Is It So Hot? The Science Behind the Heat

Why Is It So Hot? The Science Behind the Heat This week, much of the eastern United States, including where I live in Danbury, CT, experienced a historic heat wave, with temperatures soaring near or above 100°F and breaking records in major cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. To make matters worse, we had […]
Crypto Update

Crypto Update There are more than 80 articles on johnpatrick.com about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. I have not written anything on the subjects lately, so I decided to make this blog post a crypto update. I will include some history and where I see things going in the future. At this time, Bitcoin is at its […]
Research Papers

Research Papers Scientific, engineering, and medical research papers are the backbone of global innovation and progress. They set the future. These documents not only chronicle new discoveries and technological advances but also serve as the primary means for researchers to communicate, validate, and build upon one another’s work. I believe awareness of what research papers […]
Magnets

Magnets Ever since kindergarten, I can remember magnets. It was fascinating to see them repel or attract another magnet. Even just recently when attending a conference, I was given a name badge with a pair of magnets on the back. I simply removed the one magnet and put it inside my shirt. The badge adhered […]