Articles by Robin Burks
Santa Goes High-Tech This Year With New Super Sleigh
This year, Santa embraces the 21st century for his 24-hour round of Christmas gift-giving in his new GS-900 sleigh, which comes complete with GPS navigation, bullet-proof windows and rocket boosters.
Orangutan In Argentina Granted Basic Legal Rights
An orangutan named Sandra, who is presently living in a zoo in Argentina, was recently given basic legal rights by a Buenos Aires court, allowing the primate transfer to a sanctuary.
Martian Rock Unveils Secrets About Water On Early Mars
A Martian meteorite discovered on Earth over 30 years ago is now telling a new story about Mars, its atmosphere and water on its surface after scientists recently re-analyzed it.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Stephen Hawking Is So Important To Science
Neil deGrasse Tyson recently spoke about the importance of Stephen Hawking's discovery of Hawking Radiation (so named after the scientist) in honor of the release of 'The Theory of Everything,' a film based on Hawking.
Juju Is The Co-Op Video Game Parents Can Play With Their Kids
Meet Juju, the first cooperative adventure video game for you and your kid, allowing you to take on an advanced lead in-game character, while your child plays an easier additional character.
Online Archive Reveals Colonial New York Was Dirty, Rowdy And Filled With Drunk People
New documents released by the New York City Department of Records shows that colonial New York, then known as New Amsterdam, had a serious problem with drinking, fighting, filth and debauchery.
The Top 10 Space Photos Of 2014
In 2014, interest in space boomed, thanks in much part to missions like NASA's Mars Curiosity rover and the ESA's Rosetta mission. This created a demand for space-related photos. Here are some of the best of 2014.
This Advanced VR System VuePod Is Every Gamer’s Dream
With multiple high-definition 3D screens and computers running high-end graphics, VuePod is a gamer's dream, however, the VR system was actually built by environmental engineers for their own scientific use.
Listen To A Five-Year-Old Girl Discuss Princess Leia's Gold Bikini
Love it or hate it, Princess Leia's slave costume still leaves an impression on 'Star Wars' fans. But how do kids see that outfit? One five-year-old girl tells us in this cute video.
Watch The Sunrise From Space In This Awesome New Video
Commercial ballon spaceflight company World View recently released footage from one of its flights, which features this stunningly beautiful video of Earth's sunrise as seen from the edge of space.
Why Does Peppermint Make Us Feel Cold? Science Unlocks The Answer
The holidays always begin the season of peppermint, usually in the form of candy canes we hang on our trees and eat later. But why does peppermint leave our mouth feeling cold? Science has an answer.
'Ascension' Is Not The Space Drama We Need, But The Space Drama We Deserve
Syfy's 'Ascension' is over and its three episodes stirred a lot of emotions in sci-fi fans, especially after a large reveal early on. But how did the mini-series fare overall? Here's our spoiler-filled review.
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Train Could Be The Future Of Travel
Although many discredit Elon Musk's idea for his Hyperloop transit system, plans are in the works make it a reality. Now, those involved with the project are saying we'll have the technology in a decade.
What’s The Real Definition Of Shame? Scientists Sort Through The Ambiguity
Although most of us think we know what the emotion 'shame,' is and feels like, psychologists still struggle with giving such complicated emotions their own widely known and common definitions.
New Study Suggests That Ancient Earth Made its Own Water
New research from the Ohio State University suggests that water on ancient Earth came from inside the Earth itself, thanks to a combination of water within the Earth's mantle and plate tectonics.
NASA's Kepler Makes A Comeback By Finding First Exoplanet In New Mission
After NASA's Kepler spacecraft suffered from technical issues that prevented it from continuing its exoplanet-finding mission, scientists figured out how to keep the telescope operational. Recently, Kepler found its first exoplanet as part of its new mission.
This 'Lord of the Rings' Let It Go' Parody Is Precious
The Hillywood Show is at it again, this time mashing up the 'Lord of the Rings' with the hit song 'Let It Go,' from 'Frozen.' The result is enough to make any hobbit happy!
Discovery Channel To Air Mars Rover Curiosity Special Tonight
In honor of the Mars Rover Curiosity's most recent discoveries made on the surface of the red planet, the network is offering the robot rover its own television special tonight.
Texas Theater Replaces 'The Interview' With A Different Film About Killing A North Korean Leader
One Texas theater is protesting Sony's pulling of film 'The Interview' from theaters by replacing it with showings of 'Team America: World Police.' Both films deal with a plot to kill a North Korean leader.
SpaceX Attempts Landing A Rocket On A Barge
SpaceX plans on testing its Falcon 9 rocket Friday for a launch into space and a precision landing on a barge in the Atlantic ocean, just off the coast of Florida.
Scientists Say That 1962 Alcatraz Escapees Possibly Survived
After running simulations of an infamous 1962 escape from U.S. prison Alcatraz, Dutch scientists claim that not only was the escape plausible, but that the escapees possibly survived the ordeal.
Man Builds Amazing 'Star Wars' Christmas Light Show Complete With Lightsaber Duel
The Christmas lights are up, especially at this home in Newark, Ca. Featuring over 100,000 lights, the nightly light show features music from hit films like 'Frozen' and 'Star Wars.'
'Assassin's Creed Unity' Patch On Xbox One Is Actually Just The Full Game Download
Ubisoft's bad luck with video game Assassins Creed Unity strikes again. A new patch meant to solve in-game issues on the Xbox One is actually the full 40GB full game download.
NASA's Fermi Mission Reveals New Insights Into Thunderstorm Gamma-rays
New research done through NASA's Fermi mission has uncovered the most information and details we've ever seen about the occurrences of terrestrial gamma-ray outbursts produced by certain kinds of thunderstorms.
What Are The Real Causes Of Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Although most just consider it a case of the winter blues, the depression condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real condition that some people suffer from? But what causes it?
International Space Station Experiment Could Hold Key To Unlocking What Causes Alzheimer's
Later this month, SpaceX will launch a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. One of the experiments making the trip could hold clues as to the cause behind Alzheimer's disease.
Turns Out Humanoid Robots Fly Economy Class Just Like The Rest Of Us
A robot named Athena became the first robot ever to fly as an airline passenger with a paid ticket for a seat and a passport for a trip to Germany.
The Surprising History and Chemistry Behind Holiday Tinsel
Everyone is familiar with the shiny tinsel that adorns many Christmas trees. But do you know what it's made of and that it used to contain other elements, such as tin and lead?
NASA's Maven Reveals New Details About Atmosphere of Mars
After several months studying Mars' upper atmosphere, NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission is sending back its first bits of detailed data revealing information on the loss of the red planet's atmosphere.
Denmark Claims Ownership Of The North Pole After Proving Greenland Is Attached To It
Santa could soon be speaking Danish, at least if the Danes have a say. Denmark recently added its name to the list of countries claiming ownership of the North Pole.
