Science & Environment

Jonathan Logan Science & Environment Editor   The astronomers Galileo and Copernicus found themselves at odds with the Catholic Church centuries ago as they postulated “heretical” ideas about the solar system. Yet, Christianity still runs strong through the hearts of over two billion people. To …

Jonathan Logan Science & Environment Editor   The year 2020 was the first time that over 20 percent of all electricity generated in the United States could be traced back to a renewable energy source. A New York Times article promptly noted that in the …

Melita Wiles Science & Environment Editor   The atmosphere does so much to make our planet habitable for us. It provides us with oxygen, protects us from dangerous rays and traps heat, thus making the Earth a livable temperature. The atmosphere contributes to other things …

Jonathon Logan Science and Environment Editor   The greatest works of science fiction most often revolve around some far-flung, scientific advancement or technology brought to life only by the author’s imagination. Take, for example, the far-caster in Dan Simmons’ Hyperion or the space elevator in …

Melita Wiles Contributing Writer   “Wow! Have you seen how blue the sky is today?” Most people talk about the beauty of the blue sky, but have you considered how interesting the sky is when it is full of clouds of different sizes and shapes? …

Jonathan Logan S&E Editor   In 2015, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved the Agenda for Sustainable Development. Included within the Agenda are “17 Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs); among them are No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Climate Action and Life Below Water. The 193 member …