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Are we reaching the Limits of what Science can Answer?
February 2, 2016At a recent TED talk in Geneva, CERN particle physicist Harry Cliff presented his audience with a controversial new concept: science may be entering an era where "we could be facing questions that we cannot answer. Not because we don't... continued
New Evidence Found for a Large Planet in the Outer Solar System
January 30, 2016A team of planetary scientists from the California Institute of Technology have published a paper documenting strong circumstantial evidence for a large planet with an orbit outside of Pluto's. This yet-undiscovered planet is hypothesized to be smaller than Neptune, but... continued
Did Hurricane Alex Cause a Melting Event in Greenland?
January 29, 2016Earlier this month, the North Atlantic experienced a rare January hurricane, named Hurricane Alex. While Alex's northward track kept it in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, it's arrival in the waters south of Greenland coincided with a sudden outflowing... continued
Fairy Tales may be Far More Ancient than we Realize
January 28, 2016Fairy tales are an intrinsic part of our lives: in childhood, we are entertained and educated by the lessons imparted in their stories, and later in life, they continue to inspire and be adapted into popular culture, spawning new books,... continued
Cave Paintings May Depict 36,000 Year-Old Volcanic Eruption
January 26, 2016In comparison to geological timescales, human documentation of geological events only extends back into a mere fraction of the Earth's past: the oldest-known depiction of a volcanic eruption is found in Turkey, in a mural dating back to 6,600 BCE.... continued
Use of Antidepressant Drugs During Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk by 87%
January 23, 2016A new study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, has found that the use of antidepressant drugs during pregnancy can dramatically increase the chances of the child developing autism. The study, conducted at the University of Montreal, reviewed data on... continued
Wild Bees are Less Abundant in Areas Where They are Needed
January 22, 2016While there has been a great deal of attention placed on the phenomenon of colony collapse disorder, the bees that are affected by CCD are commercial honeybees, with known populations that have numbers that can be easily quantified. However, the... continued
2015 was the Hottest Year on Record
January 21, 2016The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released their year-end report on the planet's average temperatures, and 2015 has proven to the warmest year since record keeping began in 1880 -- by a wide margin. The year also left a... continued
Former U.S. Intelligence Agent Criticizes U.S. Spy Agencies for Underestimating Islamic State
January 20, 2016 A former U.S. intelligence director is warning U.S. intelligence agencies that they are underestimating the intentions and capabilities of Islamic State, a mistake that could potentially leave the country vulnerable to attacks from the extremist organization. Derek Harvey, a former... continued
Fabled ‘City of the Monkey God’ Uncovered in Deep in the Jungles of Honduras
January 19, 2016Since the early twentieth century, fortune hunters have mounted expeditions deep into the rainforests of Honduras's remote La Mosquitia region, searching for a fabled city called 'La Ciudad Blanca'. This 'White City' was spoken of by indigenous groups there, from... continued