How do deep ocean researchers do their jobs? There are three main types of submersible vehicles. An AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) is an unmanned, untethered independently operated robot used in underwater research and exploration, similar to the Mars Rovers NASA uses. They're usually controlled by an operator on a nearby ship or even someone standing … Continue reading Down Below

Well, almost. The object that collided with Earth 66 million years ago and created the Chicxulub crater has been estimated to be ten kilometers (6.2 miles) across. Still made quite an impression, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicxulub_crater What about Chicxulub in the here and now? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicxulub_Pueblo Near the center of the crater is a town of about 6000. … Continue reading When worlds collide

'Ancient Astronaut theory--the idea that history and civilization on earth has been influenced and shaped by alien visitors in early human history or prehistory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_astronauts There's even a whole t.v. series about it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Aliens Please note: Most academics and scholars do not take this idea seriously.

Panspermia is the idea that life is carried to planets throughout the universe like "seeds" through various vectors such as meteors, comets or other space debris, that may then grow and propagate once favorable conditions have been met. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panspermia Thanks to these free roaming nomads, the "seeds" they carry may transfer to extrasolar planetary systems … Continue reading In the Beginning…