Barbie’s dreamhouse isn’t just pink, it could be green, too. Imagine a world where clean energy powers everything, from electric cars to entire cities. That future isn’t as far away as it seems, and Accelera by Cummins is leading the charge. In this episode, Kim N. and Kat D.G. explain how hydrogen, electrolyzers and next-gen batteries are reshaping how we think about energy. The
The cloud isn’t floating in the sky. It’s a massive network of data centers storing and processing everything we do online. From streaming music to running AI, it all relies on an unseen infrastructure powered by enormous amounts of energy. In this episode, Alijah L. and Kim N. uncover the reality of the cloud. They explore how data centers operate, why backup power is critical, and the r
The food we buy, the goods we use, the products we rely on, none of it just appears. Behind every shipment, every truck on the road, and every delivery is a network of people making it happen. In this episode, Kim N. chats with Sydney H. to talk about the human side of trucking. They explore how truck drivers, engineers, and logistics experts work together to keep the world moving, why su
When the game is on the line, every second counts. But what happens when the lights go out? From towering scoreboards to seamless mobile payments, power is the unsung hero of every stadium experience. Without it, the action stops, and the fan experience crumbles. In this episode, Kim N. and Alijah L. break down the role of power in live sports. They explore how massive venues sta
Concerts are all about the music, the energy, and the experience. But what about everything that makes the show possible? From tour buses to massive stage setups, there’s an entire unseen world behind live events. In this episode, Kim N. and Drew B. explore how concerts are powered in ways most people never notice. From engines moving artists and equipment to generators keeping the lights
The idea of alternative fuels might seem new, but history tells a different story. What seems like a modern invention has actually been around for over a century. In this episode, Kim N. sits down with Lori L., a historian and archivist, to uncover the history of alternative fuels. They explore how early engines could run on just about anything, why diesel technology changed the game, and
‘The Planet and Me’ webinar series features expert conversations packed with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. When it comes to change, and change leadership, NextMapping™ founder Cheryl Cran is the authority. Whether you are a manager, engineer or sales professional, Cran says the key to successful innovation is confronting your own resistance to change. With this knowledge
The Planet and Me webinar series boosts your professional skills with insights and advice from industry leaders, for today's fast-paced work environment. In our first episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Sylvia Acevedo to explore how high-impact leadership can transform your career and remind us that “no” is often just the beginning of a negotiation. A tech executive, author, engineer, and
Let’s define productivity as getting the job done faster, and increased productivity helps miners do more with less. In the mining business, productivity is sometimes less space being consumed by an engine, leaving room for more payload or less time to accelerate, thus maximizing the number of trips a day. Miners have several opportunities to improve their operational productivity; below
It could cost the mine operator over thousand dollars per hour for a mining dump truck or a mining excavator not to be working. With such high costs associated with downtime, there is no question how important it is to improve equipment availability within the mining industry. Let’s define equipment availability as the duration the equipment is ready when it matters. This is important for
Question: What do Archimedes, Euler and Isaac Newton have in common? Answer: First, they were all famous mathematicians. Archimedes discovered the law of hydrostatics; Euler is, to date, considered the most successful mathematician of all time; and Newton formulated the law of gravitation. Second, they all spent considerable time working on the mathematical constant known as "pi." But w
When seeing the Earth from space, you experience many conflicting emotions. At once, it’s a feeling of both power and helplessness. From the window of a spacecraft, you can see the beauty of the Earth, humanity’s spacecraft, our only home — but you can also see how it’s changed over time. Former astronauts like myself often return from space with a renewed instinct to protect our planet.