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David Szondy – Some 46.3 billion barrels of oil, 281 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 20 billion barrels of natural gas liquids are estimated to be underTexas and New Mexico. (Credit: bluebay2014/Depositphotos). As the United States becomes a net oil …
By Rich Haridy – Every morning hundreds of hot air balloons lift off from Cappadocia, an arid region in Turkey. (Credit: Martijn Doolard Behance (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)). From alien architecture to neon water reflections, the last 12 months have delivered a stunning array of …
By Michael Irving – A new study suggests the last ice age was caused by an ice wall across the Bering Strait. (Credit: grechka333/Depositphotos). While climate change is the hot topic (pun intended) of the day, the truth is Earth has always …
Progressive America would be half as big, but twice as populated as its conservative twin. Frank Jacobs – America’s two political tribes have consolidated into ‘red’ and ‘blue’ nations, with seemingly irreconcilable differences. Perhaps the best way to stop the infighting is to …
Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming. By Kevin Dickinson – A recent study showed that microdosing magic truffles can significantly increase one’s creative thinking. Published in Psychopharmacology, the study …
A new book finds that Hitler relied on a number of drugs to rule Germany, including “crystal meth.” By Philip Perry – Hitler’s charisma, demagoguery, and ability to mobilize Germany behind him have been much written about and discussed. His failed attempt to …
By Rich Haridy – New research suggests organic farming has a greater impact on carbon emissions and the climate than conventional farming methods. (Credit: ccaetano/Depositphotos). A new international study into the impact of agricultural land use on climate change has found organic …
By Rich Haridy – New research has found that a cell’s mitochondria (represented in green above) can be affected through fasting which results in better health and longevity. (Credit: NICHD Flickr CC-BY-2.0). Intermittent fasting diets are all the rage these days. We are seeing …
For a long time, we thought our species were the only artists. By Patty Hamrick, Archaeology, New York University. Every single culture engages in some kind of art, whether that’s telling stories, dancing, weaving elaborate textiles, cooking, making jewelry or pottery, or painting landscapes …
Why one Italian bank is counting on wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano as collateral. Matthew Davis – When giving out a secured loan, most banks ask for a form of collateral to recoup their losses in case the borrower defaults. Most people put up their …
