Articles by Robin Burks
Stephen Colbert tackles GamerGate with Anita Sarkeesian
Stephen Colbert of the 'The Colbert Report' takes on the subject of GamerGate with guest Anita Sarkeesian, tackling the subject of sexism and how women are often portrayed in video games.
NASA finally figured out where they crashed the LADEE spacecraft into the moon
Using before and after images of the moon's surface, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter discovers where the agency's LADEE spacecraft crashed into the moon, ending its mission of studying the moon's atmosphere.
Jupiter celebrates Halloween with a giant Cyclops eye
Even planets celebrate Halloween. In the spirit of the holiday, Hubble captured an image of Jupiter with what appears to be as a spooky eye on its surface, created by Ganymede passing in front of the planet.
This graphic turns GamerGate’s ugly data into something beautiful
Medium writer and technologist Andy Baio recently coded a Python script following the GamerGate and NotYourShield hashtags for three full days on Twitter. The resulting beautiful graphic visualizes his results.
Antares rocket explodes just after launch. What happens now?
Last night, Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket, carrying supplies to the International Space Station, exploded shortly after launching from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. Now, investigators are searching for answers about what happened.
Scientists use lasers to understand the mysteries of the cosmos
Researchers are learning about some of the mysteries of the cosmos without ever leaving Earth by using high-energy laser beams for creating jets of plasma and magnetic fields in labs.
Physicists uncover new clues about matter and antimatter
An international team of physicists recently uncovered new discoveries about Bs meson particles, which could explain why the Universe contains more matter than antimatter, shedding new light on the nature of the Universe.
Pope Francis backs theory of evolution and Big Bang
At an address given at the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis said that both the theory of evolution and the Big Bang do not contradict the role of God as creator.
Last night's Antares rocket launch delayed at last minute
The Antares rocket launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was delayed last night after a boat strayed too close to the site. NASA rescheduled the launch for tonight,
How can we save lions from extinction?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service recently proposed that African lions be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, but what more can we do to save them?
How Daylight Saving Time makes us healthier
UK researchers studying the effects of Daylight Saving Time on children found that children are more active during daylight hours (of which there are more during Daylight Saving Time) than after.
How to watch Antares rocket launch tonight
Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket launches tonight, its mission to deliver cargo and supplies to the International Space Station. Those on the East Coast may witness the event, but others can watch online.
Elon Musk compares artificial intelligence to demons
Billionaire and SpaceX mastermind Elon Musk recently fielded questions about artificial intelligence, warning that it is dangerous, requires careful regulation, and that it's a lot like 'summoning the demon,' posing a threat to mankind.
Astronomers observe exploding fireball stage of nova
Astronomers from Georgia State University recently observed a star undergoing nova as it entered its exploding thermonuclear fireball stage, showing that this expansion phase of a nova is more complicated than originally thought.
Scientists create a paper test that can detect Ebola in 30 minutes
Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute, using synthetic biology, have created a prototype pocket-sized paper test that uses saliva or a drop of blood to identify a specific disease or illness, including Ebola.
Sci-fi short film 'Ambition' highlights ESA's Rosetta mission
The European Space Agency has released a short science fiction film starring Aiden Gillen and Aisling Franciosi that highlights the Rosetta mission, which will put a lander on the surface of a comet next month.
Astronomers create the first 3D map of the 'adolescent' Universe's cosmic web
A team of astronomers have created the first three-dimensional map ever of our Universe's cosmic web just 3 billion years after the Big Bang, using a new technique that uses distant galaxies as background light.
Watch the epic 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' cinematic intro
Game developer CD Projekt Red has unveiled the opening cinematic intro for the upcoming title 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' and it is epic, with a beautiful score and stunning visuals.
What does the discovery of a 45,000 year-old human genome mean for us?
After extracting DNA from a 45,000-year-old femur bone, the oldest ever found outside Africa and the Middle East, scientists now have a better idea when modern humans mated with Neanderthals.
The cast of Syfy's 'Ascension' talk race, politics and life after 50 years in space
The cast of Syfy's upcoming mini-series event, 'Ascension,' recently attended the network's digital press tour to talk about their mini-series event and discuss the show's political, racial and societal viewpoints.
What would a 'Star Wars' laser bullet really look like?
In 'Star Wars,' blasters, such as the one Han Solo carries, fire laser bullets. However, what would those laser bullets look like in real life? The answer is nothing like what we see in the movies.
Check out Astronaut Chris Hadfield's beautiful photos from space
In his new book, 'You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes,' astronaut Chris Hadfield shares images from his time spent in space, including stunning photos of Earth from the International Space Station.
Drinking alcohol boosts memory for senior citizens, study suggests
A new multi-university study shows that moderate alcohol consumption by senior citizens over the age of 60 could stimulate the part of the brain responsible for the ability for recalling memories.
How does the International Space Station banish body odors?
Someone recently asked a burning question on Quora, something many of us have often wondered about, 'How does NASA manage odor inside [the] International Space Station (ISS)?' The answer might surprise you.
NASA sees Saturn’s moon Titan mysteriously glowing at dusk and dawn
After looking over new maps of Saturn's moon Titan, NASA researchers spotted large patches of gases as bright areas near the moon's north and south poles during its dusk and dawn phases.
The cast of ‘Z Nation’ talks zombie babies and what they really think about ‘The Walking Dead’
'Z Nation' executive producer Karl Schaefer, along with cast members Michael Welch and Keith Allan, took to a panel at the Syfy digital press tour to talk about zombies and how their show compares to 'The Walking Dead.'
Introducing LFDATE, a dating app for gamers that’s less about looks and more about gaming
Gamers interested in romance have a new option created just for them. LFDate is a blind dating app that allows users to set up profiles with avatars and lists of their favorite games.
POLARBEAR uncovers mystery about the Universe's beginnings and dark matter
A team of astronomers with the POLARBEAR mission recently discovered the most precise measurements yet of the cosmic microwave background's polarization, unveiling some key mysteries about the Universe and dark matter.
Partial solar eclipse will be visible on Thursday: Here's your guide to watching it safely
A partial solar eclipse will occur tomorrow at around 2:08 p.m. PST, when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. The eclipse will be visible in most parts of North America.
Halloween costume how-to guide: 'BioShock' splicer
Looking for a good, and potentially scary, costume for Halloween that's also easily made? Consider being a 'BioShock' splicer, one of those genetic mutants that roam the world of BioShock and attack on sight.
