Drisdelle writes compellingly about humanity's most unwelcome guests.

Nov 30, 2010 – Philip McIntosh

Look closely into the past of a mere pebble from the seashore and the vast history of the Earth going back billions of years can be revealed.

Nov 28, 2010 – Geoff Ward

Learn about geographic elements discussed in Dan Agin's book, 'More Than Genes', about toxins, the fetal environment, and the development of children.

Nov 24, 2010 – Lindsay Withers

Bill Mckibben's new book, Eaarth, says humans have changed the planet irrevocably for the worse. To preserve what's left will take care and grace.

Nov 23, 2010 – Chris Saliba

A an account of the lives of of some of the most tragic figures in the history of mathematics and their influence on the development of the field.

Nov 18, 2010 – Philip McIntosh

Remember some old shop tricks or learn some new ones with this compact, no-nonsense guide to drills and drilling.

Nov 13, 2010 – Philip McIntosh

Consciousness, free will, the nature of space, time and matter, extraterrestrial life, why are we here at all - can these questions ever be answered?

Nov 9, 2010 – Geoff Ward

In "Kinetic Contraptions," Curt Gabrielson provides a practical and fun way of learning the fundamentals of electromechanics using a single DC hobby motor.

Nov 6, 2010 – Philip McIntosh

A new discipline is emerging at the interface of computer science, economics and sociology combining insights to explain the connectedness of modern society

Oct 25, 2010 – Geoff Ward

Over one hundred years after Einstein proved that E=mc2, scientists are finally developing the high-tech equipment capable of measuring its effects.

Oct 19, 2010 – Gregg Sapp

Do ground-breaking ideas in the arts and sciences really strike in a flash of brilliance, or are they the result of painstaking study and experiment?

Oct 17, 2010 – Geoff Ward

Learn advanced game development techniques using Flash and Actionscript in this sequel to Foundation Game Design with Flash by Rex van der Spuy.

Oct 17, 2010 – Nicolas McGregor

This article looks at some of the key elements presented in the book "Packing for Mars", which looks at some of the challenges in training for space travel.

Sep 28, 2010 – Tony De Vita

A revealing testimony of how the medical system and the Hippocratic oath have become the monetary system and the hypocritical mission statement.

Sep 9, 2010 – Paym Bergson

Stretching the imagination is something the latest work by Stephen Hawking 'The Grand Design' attempts. With good reason, not everyone is convinced,

Sep 5, 2010 – Robert Price

The frightening ways in which insects have been used as formidable weapons in the past and how they could be unleashed in the future in war or terrorism

Aug 17, 2010 – Geoff Ward

How the world can be steered towards affordable, green and low-impact transport solutions in the 21st century

Aug 10, 2010 – Geoff Ward

Twelve North Americans who strive to improve the environment stand out. These environmental heroes are of different ages, cultures and locales.

Aug 9, 2010 – Martha R. Gore

What could be more interesting than a rock from space that is billions of years old? Learn about them with this excellent introduction to meteorite science.

Aug 2, 2010 – Philip McIntosh

Boaters have a natural and necessary interest in waves. Gavin Pretor-Pinney takes this interest and turns it in great ways with The Wave Watcher's Companion

Jul 29, 2010 – Alan Sorum