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On February 11, 2016, a team of scientists announced the “discovery” of gravitational waves, or so-called ripples in space/time. Science media have proclaimed the purported discovery a confirmation of a prediction of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. In this Space News, physicist Wal Thornhill begins our coverage of the issue…
The preponderance of evidence from the earliest written texts testifies to a radically different solar system in relatively recent times. In fact, it is possible to document that globally attested traditions of previous World Ages, lost “suns,” and planetary-induced catastrophes typically follow a consistent pattern and time-line, an impossibility if…
A team of astronomers using the Sloan Digital Sky Survey observed quasars behaving in manner that completely upends conventional theory. Using images from the Pan-STARRS survey, the scientists identified 1000 objects that appeared to vary in brightness over a period of just 10 years. Among these objects were a total…
In recent months, a mysterious star has created a firestorm of media speculation. In October, news headlines around the world suggested that the star might be surrounded by a so-called alien megastructure. The nature of the mystery is the seemingly impossibly rapid dimming of the star — impossible under standard…
In his last appearance at our EU events, Dr. Donald Scott showed evidence of counter-rotating clouds at the north pole of the planet Saturn. Since that time he has been investigating whether similar phenomena occur at the poles of other planets. Such counter-rotating bands, wherever they occur, are strong evidence…
A team working with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey has announced that a so-called distant quasar has mysteriously dimmed in a shockingly short period of time, not over millions of years as required by theory but only 12 years after its discovery. The best explanation the team can offer is…
Since the early 20th-century, telescopes have enabled human beings to discover the unimaginable vastness of the physical universe. Space is indeed a big place. Yet in the world of astronomy, it seems that celestial objects frequently suffer the same fate as automobiles in busy traffic. However, with advancements in technology…
In his last appearance at our EU events, Dr. Donald Scott showed evidence of counter-rotating clouds at the north pole of the planet Saturn. Since that time he has been investigating whether similar phenomena occur at the poles of other planets. Such counter-rotating bands, wherever they occur, are strong evidence…
Dr. Michael Clarage continues his discussion of Earth’s electrical environment and his ongoing role as a scientist on the SAFIRE project. In episode one, Dr. Clarage offered his thoughts on a recent Space.com report on mysterious fluctuations of electrons in Earth’s atmosphere. We asked Dr. Clarage to further explain his…
Of the many puzzling crater forms seen on rocky bodies throughout the solar system, the recurring pattern of crater chains on planets, moons, and asteroids is a puzzle that demands a willingness to explore new, theoretical possibilities. The standard story of craters formed either by impacts or by volcanism will…
