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Thor Heyerdahl – Thor Heyerdahl; October 6, 1914 – April 18, 2002 Thor Heyerdahl; October 6, 1914 – April 18, 2002) was a Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer using a background in zoology, botany, and location. He became notable for his Kon-Tiki expedition...

(Explore 20 of the most iconic landmarks of the world) Every country has its icons. From the seven wonders of Russia to the myriad engineering marvels of the USA, every nation on Earth has at least one structure to be proud of. Some could be considered...

Here is the latest Science News from Discovery Magazine. Some Surprising Authors of Psychology Papers In a fascinating new paper, Scott O. Lilienfeld and Steven Jay Lynn discuss 78 Surprising Authors of Psychological Publications. The paper is a list...

‘Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming’ by McKenzie Funk (Penguin Press; January 23, 2014) Table of Contents: i. Introduction/Synopsis PART I: THE WORLD’S CLIMATE IS CHANGING, AND WE ARE THE MAIN CAUSE 1. Global Warming...

Depending on the minimum size to take into account, there are hundreds of thousands or possibly even millions of islands in the world ranging from little uninhabited islets occupying just a few acres to huge islands spanning over thousands of kilometers...