The Origins of a Dark Sense of Humor
Unlike the humor of parodies, satires, and slapstick pratfalls, dark humor derives fun out of the not-so-funny events in life. Dark...
Rocks That Move On Their Own? The Mystery Of The Sailing Stones Of Death Valley
Racetrack Playa is one of the most mysterious features of Death Valley National Park. The sailing stones move across the desert landscaping...
The Coronavirus: Questions and Answers
Late in 2019, the city of Wuhan, China, began to experience an entirely new virus, referred to as the Coronavirus or COVID-19....
Epidemiology 101: Pandemic Vs Epidemic Vs. Outbreak
Health organizations use the phrases "outbreak," "epidemic," and "pandemic" to describe the state of an illness that is spreading among and beyond communities in...
Why We Should Stop the Demand for Exotic Pets
The demand for exotic pets drives invasive species, environmental destruction, and the emergence of new pathogens. We should end it now for a safer,...