At the top and bottom of the planet, the seasons arrive on a schedule all their own. Satellite data from a mission measuring infrared energy reveal just how differently—and how dramatically—surface temperatures swing across two full years at the poles.
Source: Science – Space – phys
In romantic relationships, touch is usually considered part of everyday life: a quick back rub while cooking dinner, a hug after a long day at work or a lingering kiss before falling asleep. It’s a simple way to show support,…
Peter Heller is the author of the novels The Guide, The River, Celine, The Painter and The Dog Stars, as well as four non-fiction books, including Kook: What Surfing Taught Me About Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave, which won…
The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation’s existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in life expectancy. By 1930, the…
