Climate change is happening, and it’s a shame that many don’t believe in it. We’ve all collectively rolled our eyes when Senator Jim Inhofe brought a snowball onto the floor as a way to disprove it. Fortunately, a lot of people understand that this is a complex issue, with many reasons and many solutions. These […] More
Nearly 50 years ago today on July 20th, 1969, humans stepped foot on the surface of the moon for the very first time with the Apollo 11 mission. It was a remarkable achievement that gave the United States victory in the Space Race, and solidified NASA’s role as a leader in space exploration. The Apollo […] More
Esteemed philosopher, lauded theologian, and right-wing extremist – Rush Limbaugh – is no stranger to making outrageous statements and bold, factless claims. So it’s no surprise that he’s in the news today for, again saying something completely and utterly ridiculous on the heels of Stephen Hawking’s death. While talking about The Big Bang during his […] More
On Sunday, January 7th, SpaceX launched a reusable Falcon 9 rocket with a payload that is code-named Zuma. The Zuma mission was declared to be a “total failure” but the cause remains unclear. It’s important to note that SpaceX was responsible for the launch and getting the satellite into Earth orbit, while the firm Northrop […] More
Chiropractor Cracks 4 Day Old Premature Newborn’s Back Despite weak evidence supporting the efficacy of chiropractors (and no evidence supporting treatment of non-musculoskeletal conditions), there are over 45,000 chiropractors in the United States alone, who collectively earn about $3 billion annually. A chiropractor specializes in cracking bones “correcting vertebral subluxations” in your back, despite subluxations not […] More
Debunking Astrology – The Planets Just Aren’t That Into You Be sure to follow Rohit on Twitter at @RealRohitArora! What is Astrology and how does it (supposedly) work? If you haven’t been living under a rock your whole life, you are probably aware of the daily horoscope section in your local daily. Here you’ll find […] More
