Tag: Science

  • This Eclipse is Different

    This Eclipse is Different

    Eclipses When the Earth, Moon, and Sun line up in space, we can see an eclipse. NASA studies eclipses from the ground, in our atmosphere, and in space, influencing solar, planetary, and Earth science. Today on April 8, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across the United States and Canada, as millions will view a total solar…

  • Canada’s Ex-Minister of Defence Hellyer Claimed ‘We Shot Down UFOs’

    Canada’s Ex-Minister of Defence Hellyer Claimed ‘We Shot Down UFOs’

    The honorable Paul Hellyer (dec. August 2021), Canada’s former Minister of Defense, Aeronautical Engineer and Pilot appeared on Russian TV about a decade ago with Sophie Shevardnadze to discuss extraterrestrials and UFOs. “We have a long history of UFOs and of course there has been a lot more activity in the last few decades since…

  • 9 Years Since China Landing- NASA Warns They Could Take Over The Moon

    9 Years Since China Landing- NASA Warns They Could Take Over The Moon

    It’s the 9th anniversary of China’s 2014 Moon landing and it deserves special attention. Many Westerners are unaware of their impressive accomplishment because for the most part it was not reported in the mainstream media. Even now, getting information on China’s mission is challenging and the reports that are readily available seem to be from…

  • Why Canadians Must Get More Sunlight

    Why Canadians Must Get More Sunlight

    TORONTO – Following restrictive sun exposure advice in countries with low solar intensity like Canada might in fact be harmful to your health, says the co-author of a new study on sunlight and vitamin D. The published study Sunlight and Vitamin D: Necessary for Public Health by Carole Baggerly and several academic researchers, examines how…

  • Defining Folk Art

    Defining Folk Art

    What is folk art? Any precise definition of art is by nature a slippery process and open to question. “Folk art” is a term applied to diverse objects, like a highly organized Mennonite fracture drawing which expresses a collective, ethically based decorative tradition. Yet it is also applied to the more individualistic outpourings of any…

  • Seriously, What The F**k Do We Know About Reality?

    Seriously, What The F**k Do We Know About Reality?

    Nearly two decades ago in a small theater in Yelm, Washington a little film called What The Bleep Do We Know?!? screened to its first audiences and the term “I Create My Reality” was thrust into the collective consciousness. Since then countless films and books have extolled the wonders of quantum physics and how understanding…

  • Urbanization Of Rural Farm Land Threatens Archaeological Evidence

    Urbanization Of Rural Farm Land Threatens Archaeological Evidence

    The Haldimand-Norfolk Archaeological Research Project was a regional study meant to discover new information about the past that has impacted the region such as; glaciers, climate change, prehistoric and historic settlements, wildlife, and geologic formations.  The agricultural lands of Norfolk and Haldimand County combined is approximately 2,286.49 km2 and is identified as a zone of…

  • Former Canadian Minister Of Defense Claimed UFOs Are Here

    Former Canadian Minister Of Defense Claimed UFOs Are Here

    Some years ago, in 2015,  I spoke with Paul Hellyer the former Canadian minister of defense, who stated he believes UFOs are from another planet and that the U.S. Government has kept it covered up. As Canadian Minister of National Defense in 1963, Hellyer was responsible for integrating and unifying the Royal Canadian army, navy…

  • Agrarians From Ancient World Knew About Biochar

    Agrarians From Ancient World Knew About Biochar

    Agrarians from various ancient cultures around the world discovered the soil fertility benefits of charred biomass over two thousand years ago. Now known as ‘biochar’, this ancient soil management practice has been enjoying a renaissance of late for a number of reasons largely related to the need for more resilient and productive soils and biochar’s…

  • Lake Erie Finds Questioning Archaeological Establishment

    Lake Erie Finds Questioning Archaeological Establishment

    “In my personal archaeological research I’ve been focused on the shores of Lake Erie (and a few inland sites) beach and general shoreline lithic retrievals— on the Canadian side of the lake—for many years.” The surf and weather are odd bedfellows, on one hand revealing and on the other destroying, so it seemed obvious to…

  • 2022 And NOT Another Year Closer To Private company Asteroid Mining

    2022 And NOT Another Year Closer To Private company Asteroid Mining

    It’s been eight years since an historic landing took place between an European Space Agency drone and a comet.(which looked suspiciously a lot like an asteroid to us!) At that time a report from Deep Space Industries laid out their business plans up to 2020 and what they had committed to  sounded more like science…

  • Disruptive Drone Franchise Opportunity

    Disruptive Drone Franchise Opportunity

    Aquiline Drones (AD) has now combined the fast-paced drone industry with the demand for external property care services and developed a revolutionary drone franchise business model.  Specifically, the Hartford, Connecticut based drone manufacturer offers budding entrepreneurs and those with existing property maintenance companies the power of drone technology to fulfill various exterior cleaning and improvement services…

  • Creativity Espoused By Mainstream Media Is Sadly About Machine Creativity

    Creativity Espoused By Mainstream Media Is Sadly About Machine Creativity

    [You may know him from the movies “What The Bleep Do We Know”  and “Down The Rabbit Hole” – Two great introductory documentaries on Quantum Physics you really owe it to yourself to see.  Let the Silo introduce you to a welcomed, new contributor-  Dr. Amit Goswami – Author, Speaker and Scientist. Ed.] “I am…

  • Getting A Nose Job In 2021

    Getting A Nose Job In 2021

    Once upon a time, getting a nose job was a rite of passage. These days, however, most prospective patients are concerned about the safety of this procedure. Even if you could afford it, should you still consider a nose job for purely cosmetic reasons? The Simple Answer is That it Depends. The safety of nose…

  • How Termites Challenge Darwinism Theory of Evolution

    How Termites Challenge Darwinism Theory of Evolution

    Modern science lacks a unifying, interdisciplinary theory of life. In other words, current theories are unable to explain why life is the way it is and not any other way. Dr. David Grinspoon writes about Charley Lineweaver’s review of “Scientists Debate Gaia,” a collection of essays gathered from an American Geophysical Union conference and by…

  • Weirdest Sleep Experiments

    Weirdest Sleep Experiments

    The very nature of being human means that we strive to understand the world around us. Scientists have long considered experiments the best way to test a hypothesis and draw a conclusion. Over the last century, scientists have begun to study sleep more and more. We know it’s necessary yet we don’t fully understand it.…

  • Winners And Losers Around The World In School Lunches

    Winners And Losers Around The World In School Lunches

    School has ‘been in’ for awhile now. Does your child’s school lunches sound healthy to you? How do you think it compares to school dinners from around the world? And how much do school meals affect energy levels for post-lunch learning and does that have an impact on PISA test results? Check out this infographic…

  • Virtual Reality Use In Classroom Shows Deforestation Reality

    Virtual Reality Use In Classroom Shows Deforestation Reality

    “When the viewer looks down, they’ll see their arms are branches, their body is the trunk, and when they move, the tree moves too.” – Winslow Porter Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality Markets are expected to reach US$162 billion by 2020.  How can schools use virtual reality to make learning more engaging? Most of us…

  • Real Meteorite Part Of New Royal Canadian Mint Coin

    Real Meteorite Part Of New Royal Canadian Mint Coin

    TORONTO, June, 2018 /CNW/ – The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.  This vividly illustrated coin, unveiled at a special ceremony in Toronto attended by RASC officials and former Canadian…

  • Scott McCloud’s Worthy TED Talk On Science In Art: Variantology In Comics

    Scott McCloud’s Worthy TED Talk On Science In Art: Variantology In Comics

    Whether you are a fan of comic books or not, this is an entertaining TED talk and here is why:  it expounds the process of thought and observational connectivity in science and in the arts.  Uh- what does that mean?   In simpler terms, this short TED lecture explains how a scientific mind operates in the arts. Narrator…

  • Crop Circle Formations Predicted And Found In Etten Holland

    Crop Circle Formations Predicted And Found In Etten Holland

    Nancy Talbot writes, “On Saturday night, July 12th, 2014,  Robbert and I were on Skype and Robbert said he felt that three formations were coming all in one night in different villages—one in corn (maize) and two in “grain.” He told me he “saw” (in his mind’s eye) that one would come in Roosendaal, one…

  • Natural World Immediacy A Rare Concept

    Natural World Immediacy A Rare Concept

    Immediacy? “Nothing important comes into being overnight; even grapes or figs need time to ripen. If you say that you want a fig now, I will tell you to be patient. First, you must allow the tree to flower, then put forth fruit; then you have to wait until the fruit is ripe. So if…

  • The Broadband Struggle Of Modern Living In UK Rural Areas

    The Broadband Struggle Of Modern Living In UK Rural Areas

    Living in a rural location has its perks. It’s peaceful, it’s quiet, and you’re out the way of all that city centre pollution. Bliss. However, when it comes to keeping up with technology, it can become a bit of a broadband nightmare. In this piece, we’ll be delving into the struggles that people living in…

  • Canadian Authors Released Book Chronicling Time Traveler John Titor II

    Canadian Authors Released Book Chronicling Time Traveler John Titor II

    This is an entertaining article 😉  The United States spends millions of dollars every year covering up something they say doesn’t exist – Extraterrestrials. In fact, the U.S. military not only recognizes three alien species but for nearly 70 years has been working with the Greys, the Reptilians and the Tall Whites under signed treaties.…

  • BenQ releases Curved 35-Inch Immersive Gaming Display

    BenQ releases Curved 35-Inch Immersive Gaming Display

    COSTA MESA, Calif.  — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned digital lifestyle solutions provider and professional gaming monitor pioneer, today introduced the company’s all-new XR3501 curved gaming display. Designed to provide a more immersive gaming experience, the 35-inch panel brings gamers a dramatic 2,000R curvature — the highest of any LCD monitor — as well…

  • Australian Archaeologist In Ontario For Practices Exchange

    Australian Archaeologist In Ontario For Practices Exchange

    Phil Czerwinski of Perth, Australia and director of “Heritage Western Australia” an archaeological consultant company focusing on the survey of indigenous rock art, archaeological, and ethnographic sites in Western Australia came to learn about archaeology in southern Ontario. Phil arrived in Haldimand-Norfolk County July 4-11, 2014 to participate in an archaeological exchange with the Haldimand…

  • Recover From A Hyper Summer By Using Theanine

    Recover From A Hyper Summer By Using Theanine

      While barbecues, sports leagues, family vacations, days at the beach and nights out with friends are fun, keeping up with summer recreation while maintaining a steady work schedule can be challenging, says Budge Collinson. And before we know it, we’ll be back into the busy fall grind, getting kids up and off to school, participating…