Category: Cosmos
Nobody takes Alien Hunting Seriously
Anthony Beasley, leader of the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Charlottesville, Virginia, told the BBC that the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI) should be taken far more seriously, and given the governmental support and funding it deserves. His comments were made at the… Continue Reading “Nobody takes Alien Hunting Seriously”
The Seven Seals of the Bible
The seven seals represent events to take place on this earth during each seal’s specific time period—beginning at the time of Christ and continuing until Christ’s second coming. Below is a listing of the seven seals. Seven seals list: Jesus, Seals and Prophecy The… Continue Reading “The Seven Seals of the Bible”
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) – Moai Conservation Project
Easter Island’s unique archaeological legacy is of exceptional importance to humankind. Much of what survives on the island has not been completely explored or interpreted. For over fifty years, WMF has played a substantial role in the conservation of the island’s heritage, in an… Continue Reading “Rapa Nui (Easter Island) – Moai Conservation Project”
The Mysteries & Spectacular Architecture of Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a fascinating temple complex in northwestern Cambodia, located in what was once the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire which presided over a vast kingdom in Southeast Asia. While Buddhists believe that it was built in a night under orders of… Continue Reading “The Mysteries & Spectacular Architecture of Angkor Wat”
Immortal Jellyfish & the Secret to Cheating Death
What most of us would recognize as a jellyfish – the otherworldly, gelatinous aquatic animals renowned for their sting-filled tentacles – is actually just the final stage of these animals’ life cycle. At least, it usually is, but not all jellyfish play by the… Continue Reading “Immortal Jellyfish & the Secret to Cheating Death”
The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals
Sun-stones have been described in Viking tales from the 13th–14th century AD, used as a navigation tool for transatlantic crossings to the new lands of Greenland and Iceland, and possibly even North America, as confirmed by the discovery of the archaeological site of l’Anse… Continue Reading “The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals”
Massive solar explosion felt on Earth, the Moon and Mars simultaneously
A huge burst of plasma and magnetized particles erupted from the sun. The massive solar outburst washed over Earth, the moon and Mars, bathing them in radiation. And, for the first time, instruments on all three bodies measured the same event almost simultaneously. On… Continue Reading “Massive solar explosion felt on Earth, the Moon and Mars simultaneously”
Islam, Science Fiction & Extraterrestrial Life
Islam and science fiction may not immediately seem like a natural pairing, but the Muslim world has indeed fostered a fascinating history within this genre. In his book titled Islam, science fiction, and extraterrestrial life. The culture of astrobiology in the Muslim world, Jorg… Continue Reading “Islam, Science Fiction & Extraterrestrial Life”
Ball Lightning during Thunderstorms
Instances of ball lightning—glowing, electric orbs in the sky—have captivated and mystified us for centuries. The bizarre phenomenon, also known as globe lightning, usually appears during thunderstorms as a floating sphere that can range in color from blue to orange to yellow, disappearing within… Continue Reading “Ball Lightning during Thunderstorms”
Ancient Pyramids a journey through Time and Culture
Pyramids are one of the most iconic structures of ancient civilizations that continue to fascinate people around the world. Although the Egyptian pyramids at Giza are the most well-known, there are many other ancient pyramids around the world that are just as impressive and… Continue Reading “Ancient Pyramids a journey through Time and Culture”
Asgard – First of the 9 Worlds in Northern Mythology
Though the mighty immortal gods of Norse Mythology lived in a seemingly impenetrable fortress in the sky called Asgard, they were still prone to one lamentable weakness: a fear of invasion. Did they fear the chaos of war as an antithetical threat on the… Continue Reading “Asgard – First of the 9 Worlds in Northern Mythology”
The Ceremonial Village of Orongo @ Eastern Island, Chili
Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is most famous for the hundreds of moai statues scattered throughout its coastline. A special territory of Chile that was incorporated in 1888, the entire island, located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, is protected within the UNESCO… Continue Reading “The Ceremonial Village of Orongo @ Eastern Island, Chili”
Project Blue Beam
As far as conspiracy theories go, Serge Monast’s Project Blue Beam is out there. Way out there. In 1994, Serge Monast, a writer and investigative journalist from Quebec, published an alleged manifesto of sorts explaining this wild theory that has remained infamous in certain… Continue Reading “Project Blue Beam”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 