Speaking of natural disasters, it’s been a quarter of a century since Mount St. Helens blew. Just a little reminder that our single homeworld isn’t always the safest place to be, and a drop in the bucket compared to what would happen if Yellowstone explodes again.

Speaking of natural disasters, it’s been a quarter of a century since Mount St. Helens blew. Just a little reminder that our single homeworld isn’t always the safest place to be, and a drop in the bucket compared to what would happen if Yellowstone explodes again.

A rogue iceberg broke Antarctica. Way to go, H2O.

I guess it’s just one more deadly hazard to add to the long list.

Partial solar eclipse this afternoon. I’ll have one of the best views in the US, if the weather clears. It should be about 45% occlusion in Palm Beach County.

Some researchers are theorizing that the Neanderthals were wiped out by free trade. As John Miller points out:

What does this tell us about anti-globalization protestors?

And now for something completely different: elephant impressionists.

Researchers have recorded two African elephants (Loxodonta africana) that are adept mimics. One does a decent impression of an Asian elephant, and another is, remarkably, a dead ringer for a passing truck. The skilful impressions are far from the traditional grunts of an average African elephant.

Look for them to headline at the Sahara next year.

[Via Geek Press]

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

Alan Boyles has a tribute to Professor Einstein on what would be (were he still alive) his 126th birthday.