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Are Plants Intelligent?  Surprising Evidence that Plants Can Feel

Are Plants Intelligent? Surprising Evidence that Plants Can Feel

by Kevin Martin | Jan 31, 2019

Researchers into plant life are continually discovering amazing facts concerning plant adaptations and their ability to “sense” their surroundings. However, some botanists resist identifying plants as “intelligent.”...

Science
Getting Into Your Genes: Gay Sexuality & "Natural Selection"

Getting Into Your Genes: Gay Sexuality & "Natural Selection"

by Kevin Martin | Jan 31, 2019

Research into homosexuality has led to interesting and sometimes surprising discoveries, as well as to previously unconsidered questions about the balance between nature and nurture in a person’s sexual orientation.

Space
How We Learned the Night Sky is a Time Machine

How We Learned the Night Sky is a Time Machine

by Kevin Martin | Jan 30, 2019

Have you met Jim al-Khalili? (You’re about to.) He is a UK-based theoretical physicist and also a talented interpreter of technical science for people like us – sort of a British version of Neil DeGrasse Tyson or Bill Nye, the...

Contemporary
Litigation Nation: 4 Wacky, Ridiculous and Weird American Lawsuits

Litigation Nation: 4 Wacky, Ridiculous and Weird American Lawsuits

by Justine Damiano | Jan 18, 2019

Necessary or frivolous? In a society where “I’ll sue you” is a common threat, the legal system gets inundated with potential cases. Sometimes these cases are tragic and the pursuit of justice is necessary. Other times, they’re...

Contemporary
Tangled in the Web: Cyberbullying and Its Effects on Kids

Tangled in the Web: Cyberbullying and Its Effects on Kids

by Kevin Martin | Jan 17, 2019

Effects of cyberbullying are pernicious, serious, and long-lasting. Half of all teens with Internet access report to researchers that they’ve been cyberbullied, but 90 percent of those say they never reported it to parents or...

Crime
Cut and Run: The Black Market in Organ Trafficking

Cut and Run: The Black Market in Organ Trafficking

by Kevin Martin | Jan 17, 2019

Black markets have been created across the world for illegal organ transplants. Mostly in severely poor, developing nations with incompetent or corrupt oversight, this trade is allowed to thrive despite its risk of lasting damage,...

Art
4 Women Impressionist Artists: Confronting Barriers in the Avant-Garde

4 Women Impressionist Artists: Confronting Barriers in the Avant-Garde

by Kevin Martin | Jan 17, 2019

Marie Bracquemond, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzalès, Berthe Morisot – these painters, all affiliated with the Impressionist art movement, have not received the attention given their male peers. Could it have been institutional sexism...

Nature
Tsunamis: What, How, Why, Where

Tsunamis: What, How, Why, Where

by Kevin Martin | Jan 04, 2019

Tsunamis are among the most destructive natural disasters on Earth. What are these enormous waves that roll in from the ocean? How do they form? Why do tsunamis cause so much damage? And where are we most vulnerable to their...

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Viewers’ Favorite Documentaries of 2018

Viewers’ Favorite Documentaries of 2018

by Justine Damiano | Dec 27, 2018

2018 is coming to a close. Before it ends, let’s remember some of the highlights. You watched a lot of documentaries, but which stood out from the rest? Here are the top 10 most watched documentaries of 2018 – a list created by...

History
Absolutely Bananas: The Story of Entrepreneur Sam Zemurray

Absolutely Bananas: The Story of Entrepreneur Sam Zemurray

by Justine Damiano | Dec 13, 2018

Think you know bananas? Meet Sam “the Banana Man” – the immigrant who founded his own banana empire, manipulated Central American governments, and took control of one of the largest banana distributors in the world – the...

Contemporary
Copyright in the Digital Age: 4 Eye-Opening Cases

Copyright in the Digital Age: 4 Eye-Opening Cases

by Kevin Martin | Dec 11, 2018

In our digital age, artwork and other creative content can travel rapidly from author to user. But sometimes those users exploit digital content in ways unauthorized by copyright owners. Let’s explore examples of this new kind of...

science
Life Obsessed: What Is OCD?

Life Obsessed: What Is OCD?

by Justine Damiano | Nov 29, 2018

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a psychological condition that affects around 3% of the population – across all ages, races, and genders. But what is OCD, who is at risk, and why does it develop? Here’s what it means to live a life obsessed.

Crime
The Darker Side of Shopping: What Is the Black Market (and What Strange Things Are for Sale)?

The Darker Side of Shopping: What Is the Black Market (and What Strange Things Are for Sale)?

by Justine Damiano | Nov 20, 2018

The Black Market is known as the go-to spot for all things illegal and dark. In some...

Science
Psychopath or Sociopath: What’s the Difference?

Psychopath or Sociopath: What’s the Difference?

by Justine Damiano | Nov 20, 2018

Psychopath or sociopath? While some use the terms interchangeably, there are clear differences between them that have been debated among psychologists. Let’s take a look at what defines the two. You may be surprised by what you...

Mystery
Very Superstitious: 5 Popular Superstitions in Today’s America

Very Superstitious: 5 Popular Superstitions in Today’s America

by Justine Damiano | Nov 20, 2018

Superstitions have been common throughout history all around the world. But how much do they influence our everyday life? Let’s take a look at five of the most popular superstitions in America. Maybe you even practice some of these,...

contemporary
Hawai‘i: A State, or a Nation?

Hawai‘i: A State, or a Nation?

by Kevin Martin | Nov 14, 2018

Uncovering Hawai‘i’s history reveals an unexpected tale of 19th century American empire-building and a tradition of native resistance that runs counter to Hawai‘i’s status as America’s 50th state. Let’s examine the roots...

Science
Overpopulation in the Era of Climate Change

Overpopulation in the Era of Climate Change

by Arthur M. Marx | Nov 05, 2018

Overpopulation is a root cause of climate change. Reducing the rate of population growth is crucial to the fight to bring global warming under control. However, governments are reluctant to acknowledge the link, and we are running out...

Warfare
World War III Flashpoint: North Korea

World War III Flashpoint: North Korea

by Arthur M. Marx | Nov 01, 2018

North Korea has nuclear weapons. Now the question is what to do about it. Will North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong Un, ever truly agree to give up his nukes? If not, should the U.S. launch a military strike to neutralize the threat?

Music
Mozart's Problem With Authority

Mozart's Problem With Authority

by Harry Lucas | Nov 01, 2018

Mozart’s resistance to authority led to one of his less recognized impacts: a lasting change in composing as an occupation and music as an industry.

Warfare
World War III Flashpoint: Taiwan

World War III Flashpoint: Taiwan

by Kevin Martin & Arthur M. Marx | Oct 31, 2018

With China ascendant, the era of the United States as the world’s lone superpower may be ending. Where is a flashpoint that could draw the two nations into a military conflict that might escalate into a global conflagration?

Space
Journeys To Jupiter - 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50

Journeys To Jupiter - 2001: A Space Odyssey Turns 50

by Arthur M. Marx | Oct 17, 2018

Fifty years ago, Stanley Kubrick released his film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a classic tale of an epic journey to Jupiter. Let’s take a look back at Kubrick’s masterpiece. From today’s perspective, what was prescient – and what...

Nature
Scary Creatures: A Coward's List

Scary Creatures: A Coward's List

by Padraic Grumplestein | Oct 17, 2018

Certain animals evoke revulsion and fear in billions of people, from Sakhalin Island to Timbuktu, Sydney to Sarasota. What fierce creatures would you least like to encounter up close and personal? Our timid but cantankerous...

Warfare
World War III Flashpoint: Cyberspace

World War III Flashpoint: Cyberspace

by Kevin Martin & Arthur M. Marx | Oct 17, 2018

The world wars of the 20th century were fought by soldiers, sailors, and airmen in clashes of steel across defined geographical battlefields. World War III, however, could well be fought in the realm of cyberspace.

Warfare
The Psychology of Propaganda: War Tool Turned Marketing Tactic

The Psychology of Propaganda: War Tool Turned Marketing Tactic

by Justine Damiano | Oct 16, 2018

“Propaganda” and “war” generally go hand in hand. After World War I, however, propaganda became a marketing tool no longer reserved for posters of the enemy and national spirit. It evolved to become the calculated manipulation...

Space
How the Apollo Moon Missions Changed Our Understanding of the Solar System

How the Apollo Moon Missions Changed Our Understanding of the Solar System

by Tom Lucas | Oct 12, 2018

Find out how Apollo 11 and the manned moon missions that followed shaped the ongoing debate over moon formation theories, and how the first man to step on the moon played a part in what we know today.

Space
Salyut-7 and The New Cold War

Salyut-7 and The New Cold War

by Arthur M. Marx | Oct 11, 2018

More than three decades ago, the United States and the U.S.S.R. nearly came to blows over a disabled Soviet space station called Salyut-7. Or did they?

Science
Hawking to Humanity: We Must Venture Into Space, Or Else!

Hawking to Humanity: We Must Venture Into Space, Or Else!

by Kevin Martin | Oct 11, 2018

No less a thinker than the late Stephen Hawking sought to warn us that our time is running out on planet Earth. Humankind’s continued existence requires us to prepare for mass space travel.

Science
Overpopulation: Myth, Reality, or Both?

Overpopulation: Myth, Reality, or Both?

by Justine Damiano | Oct 03, 2018

Is the human population growing? Yes. Will overpopulation eventually threaten our species? Some leading experts say, “No.” There are many worries about overpopulation, but modern demographers have deflated several of them.

Health
7 Ways BMI is Useless, 6 Better Alternatives, & 5 Reasons to Stick With BMI Anyway

7 Ways BMI is Useless, 6 Better Alternatives, & 5 Reasons to Stick With BMI Anyway

by Kevin Martin | Oct 03, 2018

The BMI, or “body mass index,” is a common method to assess body composition. But how...

History
The Age of Greece: Rise and Decline of the Ancient Greek City-States

The Age of Greece: Rise and Decline of the Ancient Greek City-States

by Kevin Martin | Sep 28, 2018

Greece is one in a constellation of ancient cultures that formed the foundations of Western civilization. In this timeline, we’ll mark the rise of Greece from its preliterate beginnings to its decline and eventual fall to Rome’s...

Health
The Skinny on Fat Cells: They're Just Another Body Tissue

The Skinny on Fat Cells: They're Just Another Body Tissue

by Justine Damiano | Sep 25, 2018

Body fat is often scrutinized when evaluating health and diet, but what exactly is it? Fat cells provide nutrients, and regulate temperatures and hormonal changes in the body.

Nature
Snakes in the Everglades! Pythons Threaten Florida's Ecosystem

Snakes in the Everglades! Pythons Threaten Florida's Ecosystem

by Kevin Martin | Sep 13, 2018

If you live in Florida, you probably already know from first-hand experience what I’m about to tell you. There are a lot of unusual fauna all across Florida, but the most concentrated area for large, bizarre, crawly things is the...

History
Tools of the Neolithic Era: Inventing a New Age

Tools of the Neolithic Era: Inventing a New Age

by Justine Damiano | Sep 13, 2018

The Neolithic Era was the final stage of technological development for prehistoric humans. Read more about Neolithic tools from this study of Neolithic history.

Space
Planet 9 Coming Into Focus (And Maybe Planet 10, Too!)

Planet 9 Coming Into Focus (And Maybe Planet 10, Too!)

by Kevin Martin | Sep 07, 2018

A Caltech team is on the hunt for hidden planets. Building on research first published in 2016, they amassed enough unsexy but compelling evidence to book time at the Subaru Telescope on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea and initiate a search for...

Space
Jupiter's Stormy Weather: Juno Reveals More Than the Eye Can See

Jupiter's Stormy Weather: Juno Reveals More Than the Eye Can See

by Kevin Martin | Sep 07, 2018

The Juno probe has revealed Jupiter's majestic weather patterns in amazing detail. But are Jupiter's colors really that dynamic? It turns out, no. But just because these images utilize "false color" doesn't mean they're "fake news."

Earth
Fukushima: The Costliest Disaster in History

Fukushima: The Costliest Disaster in History

by Kevin Martin & Arthur M. Marx | Sep 07, 2018

What happened when an earthquake, a tsunami, and nuclear reactor meltdowns combined to devastate a populated region of Japan? Though lessons have been learned save lives in the future, much is still unknown and solutions are still...

Contemporary
The Mattachine Society & LGBTQ History

The Mattachine Society & LGBTQ History

by Kevin Martin | Sep 06, 2018

The 21st century has had rapid progress for members of the LGBTQ community. But in fact, recent advances in gay rights stand on a foundation that was laid by courageous activists and the organizations they created more than 50 years...

Culture
Encroaching Silence: The Impact of Deafness on Beethoven and His Music

Encroaching Silence: The Impact of Deafness on Beethoven and His Music

by Kevin Martin | Sep 06, 2018

Ludwig van Beethoven’s music includes some of the most memorable, profound, and beautiful compositions of all time. But for much of his career he was unable to listen to what he had written.

culture
Mozart and The Musical Flowering of the Age of Enlightenment

Mozart and The Musical Flowering of the Age of Enlightenment

by Kevin Martin | Sep 05, 2018

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart came to fame during the Age of Enlightenment, and his compositions were informed by this spirit. But in fact, whether we would even have some of his most beloved operas without the guiding principles of the...

Nature
Whale Sharks: Why the World's Biggest Fish is in a Struggle For Survival

Whale Sharks: Why the World's Biggest Fish is in a Struggle For Survival

by Kevin Martin | Jun 14, 2018

Will space-age technology help save the largest fish on Earth – the whale shark? Despite their size, whale sharks are threatened by overfishing and the appalling practice of “finning.” Organizations now exist to educate...

culture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: His Life, His Death, His Immortality

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: His Life, His Death, His Immortality

by Kevin Martin | Jul 05, 2018

In a life of only 35 years, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart created an extraordinary volume of memorable work that will be performed for as long as we appreciate the genius of timeless music. But who was Mozart really? What path did he walk...

Nature
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What You Can Do About It

Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What You Can Do About It

by Kevin Martin | Jun 14, 2018

Conservationists are alarmed by masses of floating plastic garbage that endanger our oceans, including one they have dubbed the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Finding new strategies for mitigating the threat posed by these patches...

Crime
Serial Killers In America: Quotes From The Darkest Criminal Minds

Serial Killers In America: Quotes From The Darkest Criminal Minds

by Justine Damiano | Sep 05, 2018

Serial killers have always been a subject of both curiosity and fear. Though motives of serial killers are as various as their grisly crimes, we can begin to understand the inner workings of their minds by evaluating the words they...

Culture
Beethoven and His Father: Alcoholism and the Gifted Child

Beethoven and His Father: Alcoholism and the Gifted Child

by Kevin Martin | Sep 05, 2018

Ludwig van Beethoven was among the greatest composers in history, yet is often seen as a moody, dark genius. What does his childhood tell us about him?

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