New European Probe to Hunt for Life on Jupiter’s Moons

August 27, 2015
In recent years, space probes have found hints that various celestial bodies in our solar system have conditions where life could develop, but as of yet, no direct evidence has been uncovered by these missions. The European Space Agency has... continued

As the Arctic Warms, Polar Bears become ‘Pizzly’ Bears

August 25, 2015
While the effects of climate change have been felt in different ways around the globe, the polar regions have been subject to outright changes to their respective topographies, as ice acts as a major feature of their landscapes. Scientists are... continued

Unknowncountry Climate Watch Update Predicts Major Changes

August 23, 2015
Unknowncountry's Climate Watch is predicting a wet winter in 2015-2016 for the Northern Hemisphere, with warmer temperatures and significant snowfall above the 39th Parallel. Below that parallel, flooding is probable in the US and Mexico as a strong el Nino... continued

Is the Universe a Fake?

August 22, 2015
In increasing numbers, more and more scientists are beginning to question whether or not we are living in a simulated reality, and in turn, are discovering new rationale that suggests that we indeed are. In a recent episode of "Closer... continued

July Hottest Month Recorded Since 1880, Possibly Hottest Since Bronze Age

August 21, 2015
July was the 365th consecutive month of above average temperatures on planet Earth, and the hottest month since record keeping began in 1880. According to paleoclimatologists, it may have been the hottest month since the Bronze Age 4,000 years ago.... continued

Very Old Fossil of Appears Like Modern Human Finger Bone

August 20, 2015
Yet another fossil discovery may push the origins of humankind back further than what was previously accepted. Paleoanthropologists have unearthed what may be the oldest-known fossil of a human-like hand. The fossilized left-hand pinky bone, excavated at Olduvai Gorge in... continued

Major Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Solar Energy

August 19, 2015
Solar energy is a great idea because it's nonpolluting and freely available. But solar panels are expensive and inefficient, so adoption of the technology around the world has been slow. The reason they are inefficient is that they don't capture... continued

Anne’s Diary: Final Entry by Whitley Strieber

August 18, 2015
Anne Strieber was a wonderful essayist, and left behind a lovely collection in the form of Anne's Diary, which ran from 2000 to 2015. In this final entry, written by Whitley Strieber, many of her favorite entries are linked. Enjoy this... continued

NOAA Forecasts Record Breaking el Nino

August 17, 2015
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have revised their forecast for the El Niño event that is currently underway, saying that the likelihood of it persisting through the winter is not only high, but that this event may rival the... continued

New Companies can Remove Carbon from the Air, but Who Will Pay Them?

August 15, 2015
There are a number of startup companies that aim to build industrial-scale carbon dioxide scrubbers to remove millions of tons of the greenhouse gas from the atmosphere to help offset climate change. However, they're still looking for financial backing to... continued