Love that Rising Water →  October 14, 2009 2

Imagine if the waters of Boston Harbor rose up, ran through the streets and flooded the subways. It has happened before, and it will happen a lot more as climate change pushes sea levels higher.

Animal Planet: A World of Awful →  October 14, 2009 2

After undergoing a programming shift in 2008, Animal Planet is now a cable hub for unscientific, sensationalist fare.

LED: The Future of Light →  October 7, 2009 0

If we replaced all the light bulbs with LEDs, we would save 20 billion dollars in the US – which corresponds to shutting down 30 large electrical plants.

Man On Tree →  October 7, 2009 0

Greg Mosman, the chief arborist for the city of Boston, is both a tender botanist and a thrill-seeking adventurer...

The Geology of Fear →  October 7, 2009 2

The creepy nature of New England's cemeteries may be due to the geology of the gravestones within their gates.

Hoarders →  October 6, 2009 1

The new A&E series blurs the boundaries between informative documentary and exploitative reality show, resulting in this viewer's guilty pleasure.

Top 5 Amateur Astronomers →  October 6, 2009 0

Astronomy is too important to leave to the professionals. Much more important than expensive equipment is a keen eye, a clear night, and a lot of patience.