SCIENCE MATTERS - Science built on observation and experiments - Science is built on experiment and critical observation. Any hypothesis worthy of consideration must allow for, or propose, t...
Thermodynamics law a window into matter, time - The development of steam engines during the industrial revolution went hand-in-hand with formulation of one of the most power...
Mammals owe origins to reptilian ancestors - Nearly anywhere on Earth you'll find mammals.
Is there anybody out there? We'll almost certainly never know - The possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe has intrigued humans since they first became aware of the vastn...
SCIENCE MATTERS - Public must understand nature of energy sources - How energy needs are met in the future will determine the health of our economy and quality of life for generations to come. ...
Scientific terms should be used properly, but oftentimes aren't - Many scientific terms are also used to describe everyday experiences. In doing so the scientific meaning of those words is of...
SCIENCE MATTERS - 'Theory' has specific meaning - It's no wonder the public is confused and often misled about the use of the word "theory" in science. Its meaning to the scie...
Laws can help sort order from chaos - 'Laws" have all kinds of implications. They're onerous if they represent seemingly arbitrary restrictions. They're unfair if ...
SCIENCE MATTERS - Rapid progress hallmark of our ancestors - When did human ancestors begin leaving Africa and why did it take them so long to start?
Road to bipedalism, tool use long, twisty - When did human ancestors begin to use tools? It is important to first understand a pitfall in thinking about how human traits...
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