February 25, 2019
How Do The Seasons Work?
What makes the seasons change and how do they work? With September upon us, the days are getting noticeably shorter,…
Category: Popular Science
February 21, 2019
I miss Carl Sagan.
Carl Edward Sagan, an American astronomer and astrophysicist, was renowned for his writings that have helped to popularize modern-day science. …
November 2, 2018
What lurks beneath: the largest animals in the ocean
Knowing that the largest animals on the planet lie beneath the calm surface of the ocean is baffling. Some people…
October 28, 2018
How common is your birthday?
Ever wondered how common your birthday is? What do you think is the most popular month to be born? What…
October 27, 2018
25 GIFs that explain how things work
Ever wonder how a zipper works, or how a crocodile can jump straight up out of the water, or how…
October 26, 2018
Dramatic before and after photos of California’s drought
The impact of California’s historic 3 year drought is clearly visible in these before and after photos of Lake Oroville.…
October 24, 2018
How does hibernation work?
With autumn approaching, many animals in the northern hemisphere are stocking their fat reserves to make it through winter hibernation. Hibernation…
October 24, 2018
The Solar Dynamics Observatory: Year One Video Collage
NASA has recently released a video collage from the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). In the last year, the sun has…
October 23, 2018
5 Areas Around the Globe Unearthed Due to Natural Disasters
How long has there been life on this planet? While that question is up for debate among scientists and religious…
October 22, 2018
How to improve your odds at the casino: The Gambler’s Fallacy
Imagine you are at a Las Vegas casino and you’re approaching the roulette table. You notice that the last eight…
