Betelgeuse - The True Face Of A Dying Behemoth

Betelgeuse - The True Face Of A Dying Behemoth

Betelgeuse, the second brightest star in the constellation of Orion (the Hunter), is a red supergiant, one of the biggest stars known, and almost 1,000 times larger than our Sun. To put that in…
Government Programs - Opinions Welcome

Government Programs - Opinions Welcome

Almost everyone seems to be opposed or at least guarded about the government becoming engaged in more services.  There seems to be a general assumption that it will be badly run, or simply bad.…
Tickling Makes For Happy Rats

Tickling Makes For Happy Rats

I remember in grade school, as the box of crayons expanded into the hundreds, a cool new color of pink was invented, called Tickle Me Pink – well, probably just the name was invented.  …
Science is arriving Sept. 1!!

Science is arriving Sept. 1!!

What's that, you say? Science is coming? I thought it was already here - then what are we talking about on Scientific Blogging? Fear not, befuddled blog readers. For when I speak of science coming to…
Stop Eating Chocolate or You May Die!

Stop Eating Chocolate or You May Die!

When I say 'stop eating chocolate or you may die' it is in theory, as there have been no recorded cases that I could find, so generally you need not worry. Thus, if you are sure you’re human you…