Ka’iulani Murphy’s star compass helps navigate oceans

Ka'iulani Murphy talks about "non-instrument" navigation, steering a double-hulled canoe across the sea with only celestial bodies and waves to guide it.

The mathematics of war with Sean Gourley

Gourley says that mathematics can help predict the timing and size of attacks in certain types of war, regardless of where, and why, these attacks are taking place. Read more about the mathematics of war.

Energy underfoot: Bringing up heat from inside Earth

There is a solution for the world's insatiable energy needs. It is CO2-free and safe. And it’s located right under our feet. Read more about energy underfoot.

Brian Malow: What’s so funny about science?

EarthSky talks with Brian Malow - the 'science comedian.'

Neglected diseases no longer neglected?

A group of diseases affect 1 billion of the world's poorest people are called "neglected." But a recent report by the WHO hopes to shine a spotlight on diseases hidden by poverty.

BPA in bodies of 90% of Americans

vom Saal says that the chemical BPA, or bisphenol A, found in plastics, food cans and sales receipts, is also found inside the bodies of over 90% of Americans.

Natural gas for energy with Gerald Schotman

Schotman said modern gas plants emit up to 60 to 70 percent less CO2 than traditional coal plants. He said natural gas can be chilled and compressed into what’s called liquefied natural gas, or LNG.

Rescue services in EU to use social media

A project in the EU aims to revolutionize the way we handle major crises by exploiting social media and plans to use it for rescue services.

Sean Smukler: First steps in feeding 9 billion

How do we meet the challenge of feeding our growing population? The first step, says Sean Smukler, is to observe and measure the way we farm now.

Relationships, sex and having children around the world

Hardee said that in some countries, relationships, sex, and having children can be high-risk activities since half the world's population is under twenty-five,