Argo and The Uncharted Ocean
We spend a lot of time looking up, but much less looking down. What do I mean by that? Well, according to National Geographic, more than 80 percent of the ocean is not mapped, far less than the surfaces of … Continued
Is Dementia Treatment on the Horizon?
Dementia, Alzheimer’s…whatever you wish to call it, is a terrible disease. Not only does it impact the victim but it devastates the victim’s family as their body remains intact while their mind disappears. Memories of a lifetime slip away and … Continued
Dinosaur Demise Debacle
Read the last one again. Does that remind you of anyone in particular? Whatever removed the dinosaurs from our planet long before we knew they existed was a game-changing event for humanity. I don’t believe we’d be here in our … Continued
Today the Moon! Tomorrow…WWIII?
In my last post I gushed about how exciting it was to learn that the moon contains water and could become colonized, serving as a springboard to further space travel. My optimism has not changed, but my eyes have opened … Continued
Today, the Moon. Tomorrow, the Stars!
These are very interesting times indeed. We’ve landed on Mars, set up a super telescope out in space that reveals amazing new data, and we’re planning to set up shop on the Moon. Wait, what was that last part? Yes, … Continued
Little Monsters with Super Powers
Ticks are one of those insects that really make me wonder, “why are they here? What purpose do they serve?” I have firsthand experience with these parasitic beasts. I’ve had ticks on me and pulled them off with tweezers. I’ve … Continued
What Does History Mean?
History. How much do we really know about what happened before we were born? Sure, our parents, grandparents, and maybe some aunts and uncles will regale us with their memories of specific events and times, possibly passing along stories they … Continued
Is Immortality Within our Grasp?
We’re all going to die someday. That’s a fact. But what if the leading cause of death, aging, were taken out of the equation? Scientists may have come across the means to slow, if not actually stop, our cells from … Continued
Gamma-Ray Gala
According to NASA, gamma-rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Is Venus Next?
I was thrilled to learn that NASA is Working on a Battery that can withstand the intense heat of Venus because this means they are planning to land something on Venus’ surface. It makes sense. We’ve made it to Mars … Continued