Sep. 26 is Nuclear Abolition Day. It was also the day one man saved the world
“Petrov was the lieutenant colonel in the Soviet Union’s Air Defense Forces who, on the night of September 26, 1983 just happened to be in charge of monitoring his country’s satellite system that watched for a potential launch of nuclear weapons by the United States. In the early hours, such a launch appeared to have…
ShaLeigh Dance Works Asks How to Heal a Nation of Others in I Promise
The seasoned choreographer’s latest ensemble piece premieres at the Fruit in Durham this weekend.
Sharks Are Freezing to Death in the Arctic Outbreak
Frozen sharks are washing up along eastern shorelines this week, providing a stark reminder that humans are not the only species suffering from the “Arctic outbreak” sweeping across the US through the next several days.
Should You Take Melatonin for Insomnia?
Insomnia is a very common medical condition in today’s high-stress world. Aside from prescription drugs, you may have been curious about over-the-counter melatonin supplements. But do they work? Are they safe?
Sirius is Dog Star and brightest star | Brightest Stars | EarthSky
February evenings are a grand time to see Sirius. It’s hard to miss as the brightest star in Earth’s sky. How to spot it, mythology, science, here.
Sirius, future South Pole Star | Tonight | EarthSky
The sky’s brightest star, Sirius aka the Dog Star, will come to within 1.6 degrees of the south celestial pole in the year 66270.
Sketchplanations – A weekly explanation in a sketch
Easy explanations in the form of sketches.
Sky solution to help endangered species
An astrophysicist and an ecologist are combining their expertise using drones, thermal cameras and the techniques used to analyse objects in space in order to help endangered species.
Slave Labor Widespread at ICE Detention Centers, Lawyers Say
A growing body of legal experts says paying people in detention centers $1 per day to work violates minimum wage laws and the Constitution.
Small space living goes off-road with the Winnebago Revel
It’s real, and it’s really nice to look at.
