It’s easy to assume, as many people do, that our planet is well explored. In the last few centuries, humans have summited Earth’s highest peaks, dived its deepest ocean trenches, and trekked to the North and South poles, documenting the diversity of life along the way — the many birds, butterflies, fish, and other creatures with which we share our …
Read More »
Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are responsible for disrupting ecosystems worldwide. In the latest invasive species news, a type of parasitic wasp from Europe has been spotted in the U.S. for the first time. Here’s what you should know about it. How Bootanomyia dorsalis Impacts Its …
Read More »Before alleged Bay Area post office crash, brother of Pat Tillman documented own unravelling online San Francisco Chronicle Brother of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman reportedly drove car into San Jose post office, officials say Yahoo Home Tillman family issues statement on relative’s arrest in San Jose post office crash NBC Bay Area Driver Crashes Into San Jose Post Office, …
Read More »
For centuries, people have noticed strange, fleeting flashes of light on the Moon. Long pushed aside as optical illusions or observational errors, these eerie bursts eventually captured the attention of the scientific community. While observations of odd light blips on the Moon have been reported since the 17th century with the rise of telescopes, unconfirmed sightings have been chronicled as …
Read More »