The economy is a hot topic in the presidential debates and is among the top public concerns. But the “economy” is a loose and hazy notion and, for politicians, a convenient place […]
Analyzing data always provides interesting insights. For example, a simple analysis of establishment (business) data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reveals some fascinating insights into the systems […]
By Matt Johnson Making distinctions between different levels of a system is an important first step to thinking about systems in a systematic way. But how can this be accomplished? This can be accomplished […]
By Matt Johnson In this short blog, I will illustrate one way an urban dynamicist, i.e., systems scientist, looks at an economic system and its data. Diagram 1 is hierarchical, derives from […]
Cassini is the most sophisticated space probe ever built. Launched in 1997 as a joint NASA/European Space Agency mission, it took seven years to journey to Saturn. It’s been orbiting the sixth […]
Geomagnetically Induced Currents, or GICs, can result from geomagnetic storms — a type of space weather event in which Earth’s magnetic field is rattled by incoming magnetic solar material. The quick-changing magnetic […]
As the March for Science nears, questions about whether scientists can and should advocate for public policy become more important. On one hand, scientists have relevant expertise to contribute to conversations about […]
