Ice, Polar Bears & Penguins

Ice, Polar Bears & Penguins

There is an old gag which asks: "Why don't polar bears eat penguins?" The answer is that polar bears inhabit arctic regions, whereas penguins inhabit antarctic regions, as shown here. There is a…
New Guide on Climate Literacy from NOAA

New Guide on Climate Literacy from NOAA

New Guide on Climate Literacy A guide is now available to help individuals of all ages understand how climate influences them -- and how they influence climate. A product of the U.S. Climate Change…
The Age of Stupid

The Age of Stupid

Are we living in an age of stupidity? From the dawn of written history we have evidence of the development of the scientific method as a way of thinking. I believe the method has its origins in legal…
The Mighty Diatom Weighs In On Climate Change

The Mighty Diatom Weighs In On Climate Change

Tiny creatures at the bottom of the food chain called diatoms suck up nearly a quarter of the atmosphere's carbon dioxide, yet research by Michigan State University scientists suggests they could…
Human Timescales & Global Climate Change

Human Timescales & Global Climate Change

The climate change skeptic asks - 'Given that the climate changes over millenia due to powerful natural forces, how could humans possibly contribute any significant effect to climate change, given…
Eco-Burial: Not Just For Atheist Hippies Any More

Eco-Burial: Not Just For Atheist Hippies Any More

Natural burial is not just a 'green' option for eco-fixated non-religious people, according to researchers at the University of Sheffield.  They'll be holding an event called "Natural Burial: Do…
Las Vegas, Baby!

Las Vegas, Baby!

I am not a gambler, except when it comes to my own life. I'm referring to my astronaut application a few years back. I was not happy the selection committee was happy for me being pregnant and used…