Wed, Jan 10, 2024
Like the Hubble before it, the James Webb Telescope has given us images of deep space that challenge our view of the universe; and our place in it. Every day we discover new galaxies, stars, and planets. Some of these discoveries can even exceed our own imaginations. But we spend so much time exploring the heavens that it's easy to forget about the mysteries right here at home. 70% of the Earth's surface is water. Arthur C. Clarke famously said: "How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is clearly Ocean". As of 2023, less than 25% of the sea floor has been mapped. Less than 10% of the ocean has been explored. In that tiny amount of exploration, we've found things that defy logic and challenge history - sunken cities, ancient monuments, and objects that look like they're from another world. The more we explore, the more we realize we know nothing about what lies beneath the waves. More people have walked on the moon than have visited the deepest parts of the ocean. So, with all due respect to space, the real final frontier is the sea.
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
There are extraterrestrials among us. They landed four billion years ago when Earth was just forming. And they weren't humanoids with tall, slender bodies and dark, almond-shaped eyes. The aliens were microbes, and they were delivered here. And once these aliens awakened in our mineral-rich world, they multiplied quickly and evolved. If you want to see these aliens for yourself, it's actually very easy. Just look in the mirror.
Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Cryptids have captured our curiosity for ages. Tales of mysterious and elusive creatures roaming the wilderness spark our imagination. In this first installment of... quite a few, we explore three famous cryptids that have left big footprints on popular culture (ahem). Bigfoot sightings go back centuries. We investigate theories on Gigantopithecus, hear (and see) compelling accounts from seemingly credible witnesses. And, of course, we'll discuss the famous Patterson-Gimlin Film. The Loch Ness Monster. One of my personal favorites. There are photographs, film and video. Could Nessie be the last surviving dinosaur? The Chupacabra. Starting in 1995, this vampiric predator terrorized Puerto Rico, massacring livestock. Theories on alien experiments and genetic mutations attempt to explain its sudden appearance.