How Earthquakes Shook Pompeii:
Picture this: the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble as the towering Mt. Vesuvius rumbles to life, spewing ash and pumice into the sky. In the blink of an… Read More
The Surprising Link Between Your Feet and Back Pain
It’s an ordinary day. You’re walking, standing, or maybe sitting at your desk. But suddenly, your lower back tightens up, and the discomfort settles in. Low back pain (LBP) —… Read More
Next Week in Science, October 18, 2024
Nothing like the Northern Lights this week. There was a “supermoon” last night, but that’s not really that impressive. In fact, I don’t think I ever heard the term “supermoon”… Read More
The Biggest Bug
The Astonishing World of Arthropleura Imagine stumbling upon a creature longer than a modern human, crawling through dense prehistoric forests. This was no ordinary bug—it was Arthropleura, the largest arthropod… Read More
Predicting Box Office Success with Data Science
So Joker 2 was not it. Could we have known that? What if I told you that a blockbuster’s success could be forecasted before the cameras even started rolling? No,… Read More
Supershoes and the Women’s Marathon
I used to be a running. I still am, but in a much more limited capacity. I still follow the sport though, and was surprised to see a MAMMOTH world… Read More
Preprints and You: How Open Science is Transforming Research
Science moves at an incredible pace. Yet, sometimes that progress can feel like it’s moving in slow motion. Traditional research publication can take months, or even years, to bring groundbreaking… Read More
How Green Innovation Transforms Manufacturing: A Blueprint for Sustainable Success
In a world grappling with environmental crises—think climate change, pollution, and resource depletion—businesses are under pressure to shift gears. It’s no longer just about profits; it’s about making a positive… Read More
Next Week in Science, October 10, 2011
I’m not sure we can top what happened this week. That’s okay. “Special” moments are special for a reason. Here’s what we have in store for you. Explore and Learn… Read More
The Freaking Northern Lights
About 15 years ago, my wife, another couple, and I went to Iceland. It was during May, so the sunset about 10:30 PM and rose at 2:00ish AM. The nighttime… Read More