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victor-lucas
space
2016-10-04 23:58
Why We Should Colonize the Moon Before Mars: Part Two
(Source) I posted the first part of this discussion a few days ago and received a lot of positive support and comments. In that post, I promised that my next post (this one) would outline the case for
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victor-lucas
space
2016-10-02 23:00
Why We Should Colonize the Moon before Mars
(Source) Whenever the general public talks about space exploration these days, the fixation is on Mars. Mars is the desired gem, supposedly just out of reach. We feel that we are almost there. But in reality,
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victor-lucas
history
2016-10-02 03:56
Pyrrhus of Epirus: History's Greatest Forgotten General and Why You Should Wear a Helmet
Ive been writing pretty consistently about space lately, so I thought I would take a break from that today in order to share one of my other passions...history! There have been a lot of excellent leaders,
victor-lucas
space
2016-09-29 20:05
How China is Surpassing the USA as a Spacefaring Nation
A few days ago, I finished off a post I made about NASA plans for sending a submarine to Saturn's moon Titan with the assertion that the growth of China's space program might be the catalyst to launch
victor-lucas
space
2016-09-28 01:18
Future Technologies: Submarines on Saturn
Okay I lied, this post will talk about NASA's idea of sending a submarine to Titan, Saturn's moon. But "Submarines on Saturn" just had such a great ring to it, I couldn't resist. But I digress.
victor-lucas
politics
2016-09-27 01:53
A Conflict Series: How the United States' Counterterrorism Initiatives End up Feeding Terrorism
It has been more than fifteen years since the September 11 attacks and the consequent advent of the “Global War on Terror”, and yet terrorism remains one of the biggest topics in the news and in our collective
victor-lucas
science
2016-09-25 20:46
Future Technologies: How Lasers are Revolutionizing Archaeology
I graduated from American University with a BA in International Studies in December 2015 with a regional focus on Asia and a specialty in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health. I studied abroad
victor-lucas
food
2016-09-24 23:58
A Sustainability Dialogue: Food Transparency at Farm Tank, Sacramento 2016
"Food is an aesthetic experience, an embodied experience." Nikkiko Masumoto on food This past Thursday and Friday, my girlfriend @anwenbaumeister and I went to a sustainable food and agriculture
victor-lucas
science
2016-09-21 23:20
Kessler Syndrome: How Debris in Earth's Orbit Might Prevent Space Exploration
Every second of every hour of every day, there are millions of individual items hurtling through Earth's orbit at enormous speeds. Satellites, rocket stages, loose nuts and bolts, and even flecks of broken
victor-lucas
science
2016-09-16 14:56
Cosmic Mysteries: Why the Search for Alien Life Matters
"Are we alone? Do we matter? What is the point of it all?" These questions have haunted humanity since its inception, an existential cry to the heavens that put us here seemingly at random. If
victor-lucas
sci-fi
2016-09-13 15:38
From Pen to Paper, From Paper to Reality: How Science Fiction Inspires Real Change
Science fiction is something that is near and dear to my heart. Ever since I was young, science fiction (as well as fantasy) were the only genres I would read. Notions of the stars, spaceships, teleportation,
victor-lucas
technology
2016-09-12 20:21
Future Technologies: Self-Driving (Sailing?) Boats
The Idea Everybody and their mother (maybe even grandmother) has heard about self-driving cars, their potential applications, the tests being run around the world etc. Big names like Google, Apple, and
victor-lucas
news
2016-09-10 05:23
A Sustainability Dialogue: The Dakota Access Pipeline and Subjugation of Native Americans
A familiar theme has reiterated itself in the United States since it's inception. The people and the government negotiate with one another, agreements are made, boundaries are set, and then promptly broken
victor-lucas
science
2016-09-08 15:55
Future Technologies: The EM Space Drive and How it Might Revolutionize Space Travel
I graduated from American University with a BA in International Studies in December 2015 with a regional focus on Asia and a specialty in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health. I studied abroad
victor-lucas
politics
2016-09-07 05:41
A Sustainability Dialogue: Why the State System Cannot Fulfill the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
I graduated from American University with a BA in International Studies in December 2015 with a regional focus on Asia and a specialty in Environmental Sustainability and Global Health. I studied abroad
victor-lucas
politics
2016-09-06 14:06
A Conflict Series: Self-Immolation, Ethnic Hatred, and Cultural Destruction in Tibet
Introduction Ever since China invaded Tibet in 1951 and wrested power from the hands of the national Tibetan government, Tibet has been a source of conflict for China. From CIA backed separatist movements
victor-lucas
food
2016-09-04 05:41
The Potential of Lab-Grown Meat
Few topics will be of greater importance over the coming decades than sustainability and the explosive growth of the human population. Having seen a doubling of population since the 1970's, few would argue
victor-lucas
music
2016-09-02 16:28
Music for the Mind: A Focus Music Collection
Happy Friday Steemit! Just one more day of this school/work week. To help you get through that last day, I thought I would share some of my favorite mixes to listen to while i'm doing work. I listen to
victor-lucas
travel
2016-08-31 23:42
The Seven Most Beautiful Urban Parks in the World
All throughout the world, city parks play an important role in the ecosystem of urban life. They are used as places to retreat from the high tempo, and often intense, lifestyles that come with being in
victor-lucas
steemit
2016-07-08 18:09
Why Are Some Posts Not Showing Up under my Blog Bar?
Hi guys, quick question. I recently made a post, and it isnt showing up under the "blog" section of my profile. The post was under a category that wasnt listed as one of the tags on the frontpage
