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Diamonds: Timeless but Worthless

Apr 4, 2026 · 36 min read

How laboratory-grown diamonds are collapsing the century-old price illusion, from De Beers's cartel to €119 Alibaba carats.

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Flying Is a Basic Human Right: A Framework for Universal, Cost-Reflective Air Access

Mar 30, 2026 · 29 min read

Air travel has become structurally necessary for modern life, yet fares on the same seat can differ by 600% depending on when they are purchased. This paper proposes cost-reflective fixed fares, grounded in transparent aircraft operating economics, built from a bottom-up model across 206 routes in all G20 nations.

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The Living Soil: Why What's Beneath Your Feet Matters More Than You Think

Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Soil isn't just dirt, it's a complex ecosystem teeming with billions of microorganisms. Understanding the biology beneath our feet could be the key to more resilient, productive agriculture.

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Learning to Build: What nanotech Taught Me About Writing Code

Mar 10, 2026 · 4 min read

I came to web development through the back door, automating lab workflows, then building tools for colleagues, then realizing I actually enjoyed it. The scientific mindset turned out to be more useful than I expected.

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