• NASA Defines the Rules for Cosmic Dodgeball

    Nicholas Moll Marine Science   NASA has decided to formalize the process with which the programs in America tracks NEOs, near-Earth Objects, in the hopes of detecting these objects well in advance. The hope is to give the human race an ample amount of time to react and possibly prevent an impact. While still part… Read more

  • The Multiverse Idea

    Evelyn Waugh Physics Major   If you define the universe as all that ever possibly could be, then there is certainly only one universe. But if you get a little more specific, you run into an interesting idea. What if we define the universe as all that could ever possibly be observed with infinitely advanced… Read more

  • Monster real or legends?

    By Ian Ziller History Major   Why did we believe in strange things? What are the creepy crawlies that we used to think are real that are a part of legends? All these weird creatures are fantastic and bizarre, so why do people feel like they were real? Could they have been real, or at… Read more

  • How to Treat Your Bedbugs in Five Easy Steps (Or How to Avoid Driving Your Local Exterminator Insane)

      1. Don’t Move Out. As much as I like the thought of you spreading business for me, I don’t think you’ll much share in my monetary delight. Bedbugs aren’t fun but they are manageable with diligence, persistence, and some elbow grease on everyone’s part. Stay were you are, deal with the problem, and move out afterwards if… Read more

  • A Chirp Heard Around the World

    Nicholas Moll Marine Science   It all started with a chirp. This may not seem like much but, to many scientists around the world, it is a big deal. “Einstein would be very happy, I think,” said Gabriela González of Louisiana State University. González works for the LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Scientific Collaboration and… Read more

  • The Dangers of a Lack of Education

    By Ian Ziller   Education, in our current societal and political environments, is taking a beating. There are many examples of this. When Rick Santorum was running for president he came across as disparaging towards President Obama’s desire to see more Americans go to college. Mr. Santorum responded by saying, “President Obama once said he… Read more