Every time I see a headline about scientists successfully extracting ancient DNA or making breakthroughs in de-extinction technology, I can't help but think: Haven't we literally watched this movie? Multiple times, in fact. Yet here we are in 2025, with researchers seriously discussing mammoth cloning and genetic resurrection while seemingly having learned nothing from Steven … Continue reading Jurassic Park and the Dangers of Scientific Hubris
Science
Kryptonite and Superpowers: The Science of Smallville’s Unique Mythology
How a meteor shower became the most versatile plot device in superhero television When Smallville premiered in 2001, it did something that no Superman adaptation had dared to do before: it turned kryptonite from Superman's rare weakness into the town's most abundant natural resource. What started as chunks of green space rock that could knock … Continue reading Kryptonite and Superpowers: The Science of Smallville’s Unique Mythology
The Great Raccoon Chase
Ember clutched his clipboard of hand-processed paper, carefully noting the properties of yet another surviving wooden structure. "Pine," he muttered, "approximately ninety-seven years old, minimal degradation despite exposure to—" His scientific observations were interrupted by screaming. "THE NIGHT BANDIT APPROACHES! SHIELD YOUR VESSELS OF SUSTENANCE FROM ITS SACRED GRASP!" Ember ducked behind the ancient pine … Continue reading The Great Raccoon Chase
Educational Entertainment: The Success of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and Similar Shows
In the late 20th century, a wave of educational television shows captivated young audiences, making science cool and accessible. While shows like Bill Nye the Science Guy and Beakman's World became cultural phenomena in the 1990s, they were building on a foundation laid by earlier programs, most notably Mr. Wizard's World. This blog post explores … Continue reading Educational Entertainment: The Success of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and Similar Shows
Fusion
Have you heard the news? If you haven't... it's kind of a big deal. If you want to read about the breakthrough that was just made in achieving nuclear fusion in a lab, here's an NPR article with way more detail than I'll go into in a simple blog post. If you don't want to … Continue reading Fusion
Sleep Study
On my way to work the other day, I heard them talk on the radio about a sleep study that has come out of West Virginia University. According to the study, new parents can expect a disruption to the amount of sleep they get each night, compared to how much sleep they would have gotten … Continue reading Sleep Study
Life Story: Chapter Seventy One
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I had a really good friend in … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Seventy One
How Do Magneto’s Powers Work?
It's no secret that I'm a lifelong DC and definitely not a Marvel. I enjoy seeing movies and TV shows based on Marvel properties, but my knowledge base is mostly concerned with the characters found in the DC Universe. So you'll forgive me when I ask the question posed in the title of this blog … Continue reading How Do Magneto’s Powers Work?
Life Story: Chapter Forty Seven
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... Life continued after my experience in the … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Seven
Beauty
I like to look up at night. Mostly on those cloudless nights when you can see the universe beyond our own atmosphere. When there's the cover of clouds, it's not quite as much fun to stare upward. There are a lot of times when I'll stand there, pondering the vastness of the universe, and I … Continue reading Beauty
The Confusing Middle 