“1.21 Gigawatts!”: The Real Facts About Lightning
On July 19, 2003, Rick and Lisa Goff were enjoying an idyllic afternoon of fishing with their three children. They...
Mountain Lions in the Southwest
Genetically speaking, mountain lions have more in common with housecats than they do with the proud lions of the Serengeti....
The Dangers of Heat and Cold: Heat Stroke
As soon as the ambient temperature rises above that of your body, it can no longer lose heat through radiation....
The Dangers of Heat and Cold: Frostbite
Exposure to cold temperatures causes blood vessels near the surface of the body to constrict, reducing blood flow and loss...
The Dangers of Heat and Cold: Hypothermia
Introduction Every chemical reaction has an optimal temperature range. Stray outside that given range and undesirable things happen; that’s why...
Dispelling Snakebite Myths
Snakes are exceptionally fascinating, although I don’t find them fascinating enough to own one. If you ever happen to be...
