Articles by Robin Burks
Taj Mahal Gardens Align With Sun Solstices, Researcher Finds
A researcher using the SunCalc app and Google Maps' satellite imagery recently figured out that the gardens at the famed Taj Mahal align perfectly with the summer and winter solstice sun positions.
Celebrate Valentine's Day In America's National Parks For Free
For couples who love nature, what's more romantic than spending Valentine's Day in one of America's national parks? And this year, you can celebrate your love and nature for free.
Why Mars' Two Hemispheres Are Drastically Different
Computer models recently uncovered the reason why Mars' two hemispheres greatly differ. Researchers suggest that a large object hit the planet's southern hemisphere, inducing volcanic activity and vastly altering the surface there.
Martian Meteorite 'Black Beauty' is Best Example We Have of Mars' Crust
After studying a Martian meteorite dubbed NWA 7034, often called 'Black Beauty,' scientists now have a better understanding of what the rocks that make up most of Mars' crust are like.
Researchers Update Satellite Data to Improve Search for Lost Boats and Planes
Researchers at the University of Leicester are planning a new system that will update satellite imagery to include more ocean coverage in a hope of finding future ships and planes lost at sea.
The Top 10 Space Stories of January 2015: Andromeda, Ceres, Mars and More
From the highest resolution photo we've ever seen of the Andromeda Galaxy to a new solar system with five Earth-like planets, January 2015 has been a busy month for space exploration.
NOAA's DSCOVR Going to Far Orbit to Monitor Both the Earth and Sun
Next month, SpaceX will launch NOAA's DSCOVR satellite into the farthest reaches of Earth's orbit. From there, the satellite will study both the sun and Earth and help forecasters predict space weather events.
Marvel Introduces 'Women Of Marvel' Variant Covers
In honor of Women's History month, Marvel comics debuted new covers for 20 of its comic books, featuring some of its iconic female superheroes and art drawn by female artists.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 5 Trailer Hits The Web
For those who watched the last two episodes of 'Game of Thrones' season 4 in IMAX theaters, there was also a special trailer shown for season 5. Now, you can watch that trailer here.
Playing Football Before the Age of 12 Results in Later Cognitive Decline: Study on NFL Players
A new study on NFL players recently uncovered that those who played the sport under the age of 12 had more cognitive decline than their peers who started playing the sport later.
This Robot Can Improve the Way That Wine is Produced
European researchers have developed an unmanned robot to assist wine growers in managing their vineyards. Sensors on the robot can measure certain qualities in grapes and report results back to vineyard owners.
Watch The Super Bowl's First Ever Ad About Domestic Violence
This year's Super Bowl will air its first ever ad concerning domestic violence. The chilling ad has a woman calling 9-1-1 pretending to order a pizza because she can't openly talk.
'The Flash': What Exactly Is Speed Force And Why Is It Important To Dr. Wells?
In this week's 'The Flash,' Harrison Wells mentions the speed force, that thing in DC Comics that creates speedster abilities. But what is the speed force? And how is Wells using it for himself?
Long Dry Spells and Drought Doomed Ancient Mexican City
After studying sediment from a lake, geographers from the University of California, Berkeley discovered that ancient Mexican city Cantona disappeared 1,000 years ago due to frequent droughts in the area.
SpaceX Releases Animated Video Showing Off Its Reusable Rocket Technology
Elon Musk's SpaceX recently released a video with animation of how its reusable Falcon Heavy rocket will someday soon shoot its cargo into space and then return back to Earth, ready for its next mission.
The Scarecrow Heads To 'Gotham,' Find Out More About His Origins
The new promotional trailer for next week's episode of 'Gotham,' shows our first glimpse of Jonathan Crane, the boy who eventually becomes Scarecrow, one of Batman's most feared enemies. But what's his backstory?
Harley Quinn #14 Review: Harley Has A Really Bad Day
Harley Quinn returns for her 14th issue outing and this time, she's having a really bad day. How will she cope with a day that goes from bad to worse?
Earth's Moon May Not Be as Important to Life as We Think
A new study involving computer simulations suggests that Earth would still sustain life, even without its moon, stating that the moon isn't as important for life on Earth as we once believed.
Scientists Reveal How Naturally-Occurring Genetic Mutations Happen
A new study done by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, recently tracked DNA mutations and discovered how many genetic errors happen naturally within specific regions of the DNA.
Astronomers Discover Ancient Solar System with Five Earth-Sized Planets
After researching data collected by NASA's Kepler spacecraft, scientists at the University of Birmingham recently discovered a solar system nearly as old as time itself with a Sun-like star and five Earth-sized planets.
Scientists Confirm That Shooting Stars Come from Comets
New data gathered by the ESA's Rosetta spacecraft proves what scientists have long suspected: shooting stars are the result of active comets shedding dust as they get closer to the sun.
Does the Crack on Rosetta's Comet Mean That It's Breaking Apart?
In new images taken by the ESA's Rosetta spacecraft of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, scientists spotted a fissure at the comet's neck, signifying that the comet could break up as it gets closer to the sun.
French Court Tells Parents That They Can't Name Their Child Nutella
A French court recently ruled that parents of a newborn could not name their child Nutella, citing that the name is a trademarked brand, as well as against the child's best interests.
Girls Outperform Boys Academically Worldwide, Even In Math And Science
A new study by the Universities of Missouri and Glasgow proves that girls do better academically than boys in 70 percent of countries worldwide, even in subjects related to mathematics and science.
Scientists Consider Sending Microprobes to Study Jupiter's Atmosphere
A group of scientists suggest that we send a large group of small probes into Jupiter's atmosphere to gather key details about the planet and better understand its thick atmosphere.
Set Phasers To Bid: Get Your Hands On An Original 'Star Trek' Prop
One of two of the remaining original prop phasers used by Captain Kirk (William Shatner) from 'Star Trek' is going up for auction and could sell for around $60,000.
Even Wonder Woman Has Body Issues (And Why That Matters)
In the latest issue of 'Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman,' the Amazon struggles with the Internet pointing out her cellulite in a recent photo and comments that such scrutiny doesn't happen to her male counterparts.
Zombie-Killing 'Dying Light' Release Dates Confirmed With Free DLC Announced
Video game developer Techland today confirmed the official worldwide release dates for upcoming zombie survival horror title, 'Dying Light,' as well as announced free pre-order DLC called 'Be The Zombie.'
'Once Upon A Time' Gets A Second Graphic Novel
Marvel and ABC announced today that 'Once Upon A Time' is getting its second graphic novel. Titled 'Once Upon A Time: Out of the Past,' the novel explores some of the backstories of series characters.
Geeky Things We Want: This Sailor Moon Wedding Tiara
For those obsessed with all things 'Sailor Moon,' Bandai recently announced a premium new (albeit expensive) item: the Sailor Moon wedding tiara. Now available for pre-order, this tiara should make any wedding magical.
