Research Library | Baker Institute

The tech war between the U.S. and China has come faster than predicted, writes faculty scholar Moshe Vardi. If the U.S. is to protect its technological advancements, it will need to invest in both domestic and international research talent.

Moshe Vardi December 20, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Defining the ‘Minerals Heartland’ of the Future — From Africa to Central Asia

By now, the messages should be clear. For our future energy transitions, however they unfold, we will require enormous…

Michelle Michot Foss December 20, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Fifty Years of a National Program for the Treatment of Kidney Failure

By Kevin F. Erickson, Melandrea Worsley and Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer

Fifty years ago, on October 30, then-President…

Kevin Erickson December 19, 2022

A woman lies in bed while looking out a window.

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Prevalence of Sexual Desire and Arousal Difficulties Among Women Veterans

Low sexual desire and arousal are associated with several negative health outcomes, including reduced quality of life…

Jan Lindsay December 19, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

Paying Your Taxes in Bitcoin? Maybe Not So Fast

A number of states are moving toward accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for tax payments, writes public finance fellow Joyce Beebe. She explores the challenges this may bring and why a sizable number of states are racing to be viewed as crypto-friendly.

Joyce Beebe December 19, 2022

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Issue Brief

Blockchain Not Bitcoin: Agriculture and Health Care Companies Thrive on New Technology

Cryptocurrencies may remain volatile investments, but the blockchain technology that underlies them is here to stay — and it’s transforming the health tech and agricultural tech sectors. Research analyst Alexandra Bello outlines the benefits.

Alexandra E. Bello December 19, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Of Chinese Behemoths: What China’s Rare Earths Dominance Means for the US

China’s dominance over the supply of rare earths — which are critical for energy transition and defense technologies — should spur U.S. policymakers to bolster raw materials supply chains, write energy fellow Michelle Michot Foss and co-author Jacob Koelsch.

Michelle Michot Foss, Jacob Koelsch December 19, 2022

Aerial map of Ukraine, highlighted in red

Commentary

A Dangerous Winter Looms for Ukraine

As Russia continues to target energy infrastructure, a dangerous winter could be on the horizon for millions of Ukrainians. Bonner Means Baker Fellow Joe Barnes examines the various factors at play and what’s ahead for the brutal war in Ukraine.

Joe Barnes December 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Conference Report

Resource Adequacy in ERCOT: How Long-term Market Design Reforms Could Enhance Reliability

After Winter Storm Uri left millions of Texans without power in February 2021, what steps have been taken to improve the reliability of the Texas grid? This workshop summary from the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies explores long-term market design reforms that could make a difference.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung December 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Climate Dogmas and Energy Realpolitik

In American Coal Magazine, fellow Michelle Michot Foss examines the world’s continued dependence on fossil fuels as it pursues the energy transition.

Michelle Michot Foss December 12, 2022