Lately I’ve been thinking about death—not the usual poetry or quiet-room type of death, but death in space. Yes, I know it sounds sci-fi, but according to a recent article—”Is NASA Ready for Death in Space?“—NASA is quietly preparing for precisely that. Picture it: you’re floating hundreds of miles above Earth, in a metal station …
My wife has repeatedly said I am a natural planner. When we take a weekend trip to a neighboring town—particularly since we have both been taking college classes—I will inevitably work with her to figure out what places we need/want to visit on the trip before calculating a route to cover each stop and plan …
I grew up thinking flying cars were a punchline, a retro-futurist promise that would always stay just out of reach. Then I started reading about the AirCar and realized we’re crossing the threshold from science fiction to something you can actually watch taxi, take off, and land. The design from Slovakia’s Klein Vision has been …
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Every year, Veterans Day gives me a moment to pause and reflect—not just on the millions of men and women who have worn the uniform, but on the faces of those in my own family who answered that call. I’ve always believed that patriotism isn’t just a word—it’s a thread that runs through generations. And …
This is one of my favorite times of the year as a photographer. Every autumn, organizations around the world begin unveiling the results of their annual photography contests. Whether it’s wildlife, street photography, science, or public art, the creativity and technical mastery on display never fail to amaze me. These competitions don’t just showcase stunning …
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Earlier this month, PEN America released the latest iteration of what books have been deemed “inappropriate” by school districts across the United States and have been banned from school libraries. The PEN America Index of School Book Bans – 2024-2025 identified 6,870 instances of books that were either temporarily or permanently banned during the last …
We have long since passed the days of my youth when children would go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood wearing a stiff plastic mask held in place with a thin, elastic band. Thank goodness! Costumes today are much more elaborate and comfortable than those old ones were. But one thing has not changed: I wish all …
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