Journal
Notes from the bench.
August 2026
Why a beetle is a better engineer than a battery
Elytra — the wing cases of jewel beetles — are photonic crystals. They make color without pigment.
July 2026
The case for objects that do not ping a server
Wearable tech spent a decade adding batteries. The more interesting objects may be the ones that refuse them.
June 2026
What we make, and what we will not say
A short note on science, patents, and the difference between a film and a therapy.