Science

We’re really in the middle of it right now, aren’t we? In case you didn’t read the title of this article, I’m talking about WINTER. Miserable, freezing, never-ending winter…it sure can be a drag, huh? But, as you’re about to see, there are some really nice things about winter, too. Sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and other...

I have a confession to make…and I’m a little bit embarrassed about it. When I was younger, I used to pride myself on how much I loved the winter months and the cold weather. I’d even argue all the time with people over the benefits of winter vs. summer and cold weather vs. hot weather....

I hope we all know by now that diamonds really aren’t special, or worth a ton, or rare in any way at all. The entire industry was created – and remains propped up – by jewelry companies like DeBeers, who started the craze of needing a flawless and expensive diamond ring before you dared get...

It should be no secret by now that for all of the good that science has done over the centuries, a lot of people – helpless, differently colored, and voiceless people – have been hurt in the name of progress. Every time I hear about one of these experiments that crosses the line (boldy) into...

Calling all space and science fans, here’s a clip that’s sure to start your day off right. The NOAA’s GOES East Satellite just captured this stunning image of a solar eclipse as it moved across South America. The results are sure to absolutely take your breath away. 😲🤯☀️🌕 @NOAA's GOES East satellite is capturing the...

The world is looking for clean, affordable, ready energy everywhere – in all of the nooks and crannies, all of the ideas rattling around people’s heads, and anywhere else they can think of. Earth needs us to figure it out, and soon, because the climate crisis is getting out of hand, and fast. I don’t...

Ah, insecurity. That crippling feeling of sweet terror that rolls around on the delicate palate of our psyche like a never-ending gobstopper of collective trauma. But I digress. We humans are sensitive creatures and we all have our demons to battle. In many people, these monsters come in the form of self-doubt, self-consciousness, anxiety, apprehension,...

There is actually no shortage of scientific facts that creep me the heck out – the natural world is full of endless weirdness that can really unsettle a person when you stop and think about it for too long. If that seems like something you’d be into today, have we got a list for you...