The CDC shares bizarre zombie preparedness plan
The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention have released a zombie Apocalypse plan, leaving many very confused.
Environment
What is a Pineapple Express (when it's not a movie)?
These “atmospheric rivers” cause some of the most severe torrential rains along the western coast of North America.
When was the last time it snowed in Texas? More recently than you think
Despite its reputation, Texas receives snowfall more often than many might expect.
Why is everyone talking about the smart house in Finding Alice?
Apparently, it’s “more useless than user-friendly”, and causes “much befuddlement”.
The future of cruises in 2021
Lifting the No-Sail Order created more questions than it answered, for US holidayers.
Who is the wife of Biden's new EPA appointment, Michael Regan?
According to a professional endorsement on her LinkedIn profile, Melvina is “proactive and tireless”, and a “never ending learner”.
What happened to NatGeo nomad Mick Dodge?
Viewers are now wondering what became of the beloved recluse and whether he's still alive and well, living off-grid.
Space
Where are the monoliths coming from?
As if 2020 couldn't get any creepier, the past few weeks have been marked by a series of monoliths appearing in random locations around the globe. First Utah, then Romania, and now California.
Who is SpaceX engineer Jessie Anderson?
SpaceX just launched its supply-laden Crew Dragon mission, bound for the International Space Station, in the early hours of this morning.
Can we ever know the age of the universe?
Looking up at the night sky, you’re browsing deep into history – but how old is the universe?
What did space look like on the day you were born?
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble space telescope, NASA created a website where you can check what space looked like on your birthday.
On this day in space history - 10 facts about Mae Jemison
On this day in history, September 12 1992, Mae Jemison became the first black woman to go into space. She was a Mission Specialist on STS-47, the 50th space flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
Has alien intelligence been discovered yet?
Before we ask that question, we need to consider the sheer vastness of the universe.