Does Soap Deactivate Virus? Yes. How?
Soap, by the power of surface tension, breaks open some bacteria. Does it also deactivate viruses? The answer we’ve found says yes, soap can effectively...
Would Earth be a Better Place Without Humans?
The phrase “a better place” with regard to the Earth is subjective. Better how? The answer to the question of whether or not the Earth...
Human Removal from Earth or Assistance by Invisible Aliens?
It is important to note that the claim that humans are being slowly exterminated or assisted by unseen aliens is an extraordinary one that lacks...
The Echidna, an Egg Laying Australian Mammal
The echidna is a monotreme, an egg laying mammal. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. The echidna has a unique appearance, with a...
Did a Gamma Ray Burst Cause the Ordovician Extinction?
There is currently no scientific consensus on the cause of the late Ordovician mass extinction–one of the five biggest in Earth’s history–approximately 440 million years...
Has the Gulf Stream ever Shut Down? What if it Did?
The Gulf Stream has not completely shut down in recorded history. However, there is scientific concern surrounding the potential shutdown or significant weakening of the...
Projections: The Longest the Earth Might Support Human Life
There are multiple projections by scientists and researchers regarding how long the Earth could potentially support human life. However, it is essential to note that...
Attempting a Plan to Save Humanity from Extinction
When and if the political will ever exists, there is a simple answer: We need, as a species, a perpetually self-correcting effective framework of governance...
Why Humans Should Not Go Extinct, If Given the Choice
Reasons some humans think our species should go extinct: 1. Environmental Impact: Some people argue that our species has caused irreparable damage to the environment...
Solving Consensus Failure: How to Reach Agreements
Overcoming human consensus failure and getting to satisfying and productive agreements can require several approaches: 1. Promoting empathy and understanding: Encouraging individuals to actively listen...