Science

The last time an asteroid hit the Earth was some 66 million years ago. Given the way 2020 keeps going – it wouldn’t be a surprise if something happened to barrel into us. It’d just be another bullet point on the list of things to go wrong this year. Especially since the last impact caused...

For over 60 years, astronauts have been our real life superheroes. They’ve traversed the next frontiers of space, trekked on the Moon, and acted as beacons of international collaboration. They’re the real deal – no question about it. But even the most qualified folks on the planet have their share of secrets. As most astronauts...

Everyone is dealing with something. Pain, trauma, illness, grief, financial insecurity, etc. So everyone deserves the time, space, and resources to focus on their mental health. I can’t prescribe meds and I’m not a therapist, but here are 13 memes for your mental health. Take at least the next 60 seconds to breathe deep and...

The universe holds countless secrets still unknown to us here on Earth. Our understanding of the dark void above has grown by tenfold over the last few decades, but a multitude of unexplained phenomena remain. Leagues away from the reaches of Neptune, there’s a mega planet with ten times the mass of planet Earth. Researchers...

Ever stop and stare at a car crash? They’re pretty ugly, but it’s almost impossible to look away. Curiosity always seems to get the better of us, and we can’t help but take in the damage that’s leftover from the rapid collision of two objects traveling in opposite directions. Now, imagine a car crash, but...

Winter is coming. In some ways, we’re glad to see the changing of seasons, because in a particularly tough year, just the passing of time seems like something to celebrate. On the other hand, we could be in for an even tougher winter than usual, between increased isolation, a presidential election, and who knows what...

There’s a pretty broad spectrum of beliefs when it comes to drinking alcohol. Some people occasionally imbibe, others grab a drink at the end of every hard day, and still others have never touched a drop in their lives. Still others have health or lifestyle concerns that keep them from drinking, even if they would...

I recently had an outpatient surgical procedure where I had to undergo anesthesia and let me tell you, that stuff makes you feel WEIRD. I woke up and had absolutely no idea where I was or what the hell I was doing in that room. Luckily, I didn’t say anything stupid or embarrassing… But health...