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Pablo Neruda, a poet who embraced cosmic beauty
Pablo Neruda was a famous Chilean poet who wrote: "Every day you play with the light of the universe." Neruda died on this date, September 23, in 1973.
September 23, 2023
Happy Friday the 13th: It’s the 2nd one in 2023
When a year with 365 days starts on a Sunday, like 2023, it's inevitable Friday the 13th will occur twice. In 2023 Friday the 13th comes in January and October.
September 13, 2023
Morocco earthquake aid is complicated. How to donate
The New York Times reported that Morocco earthquake aid has been slow in coming in some areas. AP put together a great list of places to donate now.
September 12, 2023
Transparency? New UFO website for military reports
The Department of Defense has unveiled its new UFO website. It will make information available to the public as well as receive reports from military personnel.
September 6, 2023
Dim the lights for pollinators and plants at night
Scientists have found that excess light at night is a form of pollution that disrupts the natural rhythms of wildlife and plants. Learn to dim the lights, here.
August 31, 2023
Interstellar, a new book by Avi Loeb
Avi Loeb's new book, Interstellar, delves into UAP, retrieving artifacts, and examining the idea that we're more likely to encounter ET's AI than ET itself.
August 29, 2023
The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: Would you have believed it?
On today's date in 1835 a newspaper claimed a famous astronomer had found life on the moon. The Great Moon Hoax was widely read and believed.
August 25, 2023
Astraphobia is a fear of thunder and lightning
If your heart starts to race when a thunderstorm comes near, and you want to hide from the thunder and lightning, you might have astraphobia.
August 22, 2023
What is wet-bulb temperature? And how hot is too hot?
The wet-bulb temperature is a measure of the deadly combined effects of temperature and humidity. See an interactive map here.
August 8, 2023
Why people believe UFOs are extraterrestrial: A sociologist responds
Sociologist Barry Markovsky unpacks the reasons why UFOs (UAPs) are so popular and why people "want to believe." Read more here.
July 23, 2023
