Author: James Dorman

Even before humankind first stepped foot on the moon, people have dreamed of establishing a permanent lunar colony. It would be a huge accomplishment and our very first step toward populating the cosmos. It remains in the realms of science fiction for now, but a recent discovery takes us perhaps as close as we have ever been to making it a reality. Digging Beneath the Surface Source: Andrew W/Unsplash We’ve fairly extensively mapped the surface of the moon and even walked on it, but for decades scientists have been interested in what lurks beneath this surface. Experts have long theorized…

Homo sapiens, our modern species of human, originated in sub-Saharan Africa before expanding and exploring, eventually colonizing virtually every corner of the world. The specifics of this expansion out of Africa have been open to scientific debate, with numerous theories postulating different ideas for how our species migrated. Compelling new evidence paints perhaps the clearest picture yet of exactly where early humans traveled after leaving Africa. The Origins of Homo Sapiens Source: Wikimedia Commons The scientific consensus is that Homo sapiens, the species of modern humans to which we belong, first emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago. At this…

One thing that defines humans as a species is our burial rituals. We have very meticulous, ceremonial ways of dealing with our dead. These rituals can vary from culture to culture, but with some similarities between ancient cultures and our own contemporary burial rituals. One mass grave excavated in Norway, however, has baffled archaeologists. An Accidental Discovery Source: Thomas M. Hansen/Wikimedia Commons A team of scientists from Norway’s Museum of Cultural History has uncovered a mysterious burial site. The burial ground was discovered by accident after investigating a nearby Stone Age settlement. It was found about 50 miles south of…

Christian beliefs have always been a core part of American culture. It was, after all, a group of Protestant pilgrims who boarded the Mayflower in search of a new world to practice their faith. America has also always tried to be a nation where freedom of expression is a core tenet and, crucially, one where there is a separation between church and state. Here are the ways Christian beliefs are bleeding into modern culture and politics, for good or ill. Educational Reform Source: Aaron Burden/Unsplash There are many Christians who support educational reforms that push for a more faith-centric education…

A stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. If not treated effectively, they can have serious consequences. Noticing the signs of a stroke and reacting quickly is often quite literally the difference between life and death. Interestingly, some stroke victims may actually experience signs of a stroke a week before having one. What Exactly iIs a Stroke? Source: ElinorHunt/Wikimedia Commons A stroke is basically a brain attack involving the blood flow to the brain. There are two types of stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of…

Streaming changed the landscape of media consumption, offering an attractive alternative to traditional broadcast television. Viewers could enjoy huge libraries of content to watch whenever they wished and, crucially, ad-free. The streaming market has changed over recent years. Prices have crept up and streaming platforms have begun to introduce advertisements. The latest change by Netflix may be too much for some consumers. Changing Times Source: Bastian Riccardi/Unsplash Every major media company now seems to have its own streaming platform, creating exclusive original content in addition to offering a library of pre-existing media. Increased spending and more competition mean companies have…

It’s been a dark time in the UK the past few weeks. Following a senseless act of unimaginable violence in a quiet seaside town, chaos has erupted across the nation. Right-wing thugs have taken a national tragedy as an excuse to enact violence and engulf towns across the country in riots. Social media has played a huge role in this spread of hate, as Elon Musk has helped to personally demonstrate. A National Tragedy Source: Small-town hero/Wikimedia Commons Towns and cities all across the UK have been rocked by violent right-wing riots. It all started in the wake of a…

It’s a story that sadly seems to repeating across big-name businesses across multiple different sectors in recent years. Consumer habits have changed, partly driven by a boom in online services. The old guard has simply failed to catch up, and it’s left them in financially precarious positions. Even vital consumer service providers like pharmacies haven’t been immune to this hardship. The Changing Times Source: Timothy Holdiness/Wikimedia Commons A lot of prominent retailers from times gone by have succumbed to rising debts in recent years. Iconic retailers like Toys”R”Us and Bed Bath & Beyond have been simply unable to recover from…

While marijuana has been legalized in many states, that isn’t to say that there aren’t still a lot of issues regarding illegal marijuana operations. Law enforcement is keen to crack down on illegal growing operations and often seek the assistance of utilities. Now, though, one utility is proposing providing more proactive assistance to law enforcement in a move that many worry may be unconstitutional. The Problems Faced by Maine Source: Stephen Walker/Unsplash Maine is facing an issue with illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden in rural homes that have been purchased, gutted and converted into high-yield indoor marijuana farms. This sort…

There is a long history of sightings of mysterious, unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, in the United States. Such sightings, like the famous Roswell incident, are used as proof of extra-terrestrial life visiting Earth. In actuality, sightings such as these go much further back than the 20th century. Descriptions of what are essentially UFO sightings can be found in the Bible, where they are ascribed to something other than aliens. Unidentified Phenomena Source: Albert Antony/Unsplash For decades, there have been both official and anecdotal accounts of people seeing mysterious craft in the skies. These phenomena used to be referred to…