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
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
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
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
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
According to NASA, gamma-rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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
It didn’t make a huge splash in the press but apparently the Earth’s core has stopped rotating in one direction and may have reversed, spinning in the opposite direction. Yes, let that all sink in. The Earth’s core? Spinning? Wha-a-a-a-t? … Continued
Let’s face it–dinosaurs are more exciting than the “other” residents of our distant past. But that doesn’t change the fact that they existed. After taking a look at this article, I realized there is far more to ancient history than … Continued
PFAS–also known as “Forever Chemicals”–are used in products that provide convenience and solve problems in our daily lives. But per this article, they also create health risks that we’ve endured for many years, and are now believed to be worse … Continued