Aug 23 2010

Great White Shark Sightings Have U.S. Lifeguards on Alert

Tag: Animal Behavior, Animals, Current Events, Fish, Food, Humans, Marine Life, Oceans, Sharks, Video — Jennifer Viegas @ 6:23 pm
Dozens of great white shark sightings in recent days have authorities on alert at many U.S. beaches now, according to multiple media reports.

Aug 18 2010

Big Fat Lies: Fibs Skew Obesity Statistics

Tag: Current Events, Etiquette and Languages, Health, Mental Health — Benjamin Radford @ 9:53 pm
Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data.

Aug 18 2010

When Will Neptune Complete Its First Orbit Since Discovery?

Tag: Astronomy, Current Events, Neptune, Solar System, Uranus — Ian O'Neill @ 6:37 pm
As we approach the 164th anniversary of Neptune's discovery, there's another reason why we should celebrate this astronomical event: the gas giant is about to complete its first orbit since it was first spotted.

Aug 17 2010

How Rare Are Female Child Killers?

Tag: Crime, Current Events, Gender, Health, Mental Health, Myths and Legends, Safety and Prevention — Benjamin Radford @ 3:10 pm
A young girl was raped and murdered by a local mother; the case is shocking, but how rare is it?

Aug 16 2010

What’s Ahead for Astronomy in the Next Decade?

Tag: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Current Events — Nicole Gugliucci @ 2:12 pm
A panel of astronomers recommends which projects should get funding for the next 10 years, including looking for other Earths and how the cosmos was formed.

Aug 13 2010

Story Before Facts: Steven Slater’s Media Rise and Fall

Tag: Crime, Current Events, Heroes, Mental Health, Myths and Legends, Recreation and Entertainment — Benjamin Radford @ 7:38 pm
The news media and their pundits rushed to speculate about JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's actions instead of waiting for the facts.

Aug 12 2010

Cancer Hoaxer Steals Funds, Goodwill

Tag: Cancer, Crime, Current Events, Disabled People, Emotions, Health, Heroes, Mental Health, Religion and Spirituality, Scandals and Trials — Benjamin Radford @ 4:46 pm
Why would a young Canadian woman fake cancer and cancer treatments?

Aug 12 2010

Mysteries Abound in WTC Ship Remains

Tag: Archaeology, Current Events, Feedblog, Shipwreck — James Williams @ 3:12 pm
On July 12 the remains of an 18th-century ship were found buried 20 feet below street level at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. The question is -- how did they get there? Nobody knows ...

Aug 12 2010

Can Solar Storms Cause Wildfires?

Tag: Current Events, Earth, Space Weather, The Sun — Ian O'Neill @ 8:58 am
There's theories flying around indicating the recent solar storms may be responsible for the Russian wildfires. This is incorrect, but there are situations when intense solar activity could spark a fire or two.

Aug 11 2010

Sharing the Perseids with #Meteorwatch

Tag: Current Events, Meteors — Nicole Gugliucci @ 2:11 am
Get outside and watch the annual Perseid meteor shower while participating in the global social media event: #Meteorwatch.
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