The Bennu Asteroid Was Visited by NASA
The Bennu Asteroid Was Visited by NASA NASA does some amazing things. A robot on Mars with a helicopter in its belly was one amazing accomplishment but another one, in some ways is even more amazing, was when the Bennu asteroid was visited by NASA and it returned samples from the asteroid. Asteroids are not […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 09/29/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. iPhone 15 comments The new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is great but not that much greater then the 14 Pro Max.The blue titanium of the phone is very nice but only slightly lighter than the prior stainless steel phone. […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 09/22/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. New iPhone and Apple Watch The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is great. The annual upgrade plan is really easy. It is financially a lease. $58.25 per month for an incredibly powerful supercomputer in your pocket. The blue titanium of […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 09/15/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. I want to thank everyone for giving me the SurveyMonkey feedback about Current Events blog post. Here are the results: 75% said “I like the Current Events blog post and I read most of the sections” 25% said “I look […]
What is the Difference Between Stiffness and Toughness?
What is the Difference Between Stiffness and Toughness? One thing baby boomers and their predecessors have in common is the need for joint replacements. The number of hip and knee replacements globally is expected to exceed two million per year by 2030. Some projections indicate there may not be enough surgeons to handle the rapidly […]