Month: June 2016

The Prisoner’s Dilemma

Let’s say Mr. Blue, and Ms. Red have each been arrested for some minor crime. The police think they committed a more serious crimebut they don’t have enough evidence to convict them. They need a confession. They take themand put them in separate rooms so they can’t talk, and play a little game. To try …


How Long Does It Take for Trash to Decompose?

Have you ever asked the question… !   how long does it take for trash to decompose ? The answer varies depending on the type of material and environment. Trash decomposition rates are faster when materials are exposed to the elements. However, when buried in a landfill, trash decomposition is much slower. Materials that decompose within …