David Morton RintoulMars Helicopter ‘Ingenuity’ Takes FlightThe Mars Helicopter Ingenuity made the first powered, controlled flight on another planet today. Discover the challenges the flight…5 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
David Morton RintoulOrigins: Cosmos, Earth and Mankind — A Review‘Origins: Cosmos, Earth and Mankind’ is a classic work in the Big History movement. Discover how it outlines the evolution of the Universe…6 min read·Mar 28, 2021--1--1
David Morton RintoulCopper Culture in North America is Older than We ThoughtThe “copper culture” lived near the Great Lakes and was among the world’s first peoples to forge metals. Discover why their culture moved…6 min read·Mar 26, 2021----
David Morton RintoulLifeless Matter Needs Destruction to EvolveLifeless matter could only have evolved into self-replicating molecules by growing more complex. Discover how destruction might make this…5 min read·Mar 22, 2021----
David Morton RintoulBig Bang Afterglow Showing How Galaxies FormThe Big Bang Afterglow is known as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). Discover how combining CMB data with galactic observations is…6 min read·Mar 20, 2021----
David Morton Rintoul‘Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray’ — A ReviewLost in Math is Sabine Hossenfelder’s book challenging physicists’ preference for elegant theories over experimental results. Discover how…7 min read·Mar 17, 2021----
David Morton RintoulSubjective Memories Drive Our Decision-MakingSubjective memories are those vivid, emotional impressions we relive when recalling a past experience. Find out how they affect our…5 min read·Mar 16, 2021----
David Morton RintoulAir Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Go TogetherAir pollution has a cooling effect on the atmosphere, while greenhouse gases cause global warming. Find out why both emission types must…5 min read·Mar 13, 2021----
David Morton RintoulUniverse’s Expansion Rate Still Hard to Pin DownThe Universe’s expansion rate, the Hubble constant, is vital to understanding the Cosmos’ origin and fate. Find out how the latest…6 min read·Mar 10, 2021----
David Morton RintoulThe Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science — A ReviewThe Canon is a playful book aimed at teaching adults basic science. Find out why the author felt readers needed this book and how it makes…6 min read·Mar 9, 2021----