Everyone knows that stress exists. You and I deal with it every single day of our lives. But, what many don’t understand is how stress affects a person. It can change who you are, what you think, and how you feel. As humans, we all cope with stress in our own ways. We may …
We all learn evolution theory in schools. Well, most of us do. However, what’s taught in schools is just basic. What most people — especially religious fundamentalists — do not want you to know is that evolution theory can very naturally explain human nature. It’s not taught in school. So I’ll tell you here. …
Ergonomics is, basically, the science of comfort. It is the study of how your equipment affects you when you are at work, both in terms of maximizing your efficiency and reducing any health risks that might be present. Where you’ve probably heard the term, though, is used in relation to computer equipment: mice, mouse …
The great observatories of the world are responsible for many of the prolific astronomical observations of the twentieth century. Telescopic photography, radio dish data collection, and infrared imaging are among the many different techniques observatories have been able to employ to learn about the heavens. The Palomar Observatory may be the most famous of …
When the HOLLYWOOD sign was first erected, it was meant to be a temporary fixture on the face of Mount Lee — and it read “HOLLYWOODLAND.” Local real estate developers installed the sign in 1923 as part of an 18-month advertising campaign to attract homebuyers to the Los Angeles neighborhood. But the flimsy sheet …