After death, Hawking cuts 'multiverse' theory down to size:  CLICK HERE.With a science paper published after his death, Stephen Hawking has revived debate on a deeply divisive question… Read More

The online Science Fiction magazine APHELION WEBZINE has published in their Flash Fiction Department, “Spirit’s Proxy” by C.E. Gee.This extremely short story (takes well un… Read More

NASA's newest Mars lander to study quakes on Red Planet CLICK HERE. NASA is poised to launch its first lander to Mars since 2012, an unmanned spacecraft called InSight that aims to… Read More

This is a public domain photo obtained from WIKIPEDIA.  The copyright is expired.For THROWBACK THURSDAY, from 2011! NamasteAs stated previously, this summer I fired up a scanner an… Read More

NASA to launch satellite looking for 20,000 new exoplanets:  Click HERE.NASA is set to launch the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) on Monday, starting a new chapter in the s… Read More

                                  UNDER THE BANYAN TREE WITH PAPPY     My Facebook friends… Read More

Colossal cosmic collision alters understanding of early universe: Click here. Astronomers have detected the early stages of a colossal cosmic collision, observing a pile-up of 14 galaxi… Read More

After clicking a link, you may return to this article by clicking the associated tab at the top of your screen.     PBS has initiated a series of historical documentaries name… Read More

For THROWBACK THURSDAY: From 2010.An old one, I think I got this joke from one of my nephews.This drunk climbs into the back of a cab. After a block or two, the drunk says to the cabby, &ld&hell…Read More

Cracks on Mars reveal a system of ancient lakes: CLICK HERE.  A study published Thursday confirmed that the cracks identified on Mars’ surface last year by the Curiosity rove… Read More

For Throwback Thursday from 2009.The DufferIt was the fall. But the weather was pleasant enough, and these four old duffers, long-time buddies, were playing a round of golf at a nearby cour… Read More

My wife's Mother just died.  I won't be posting much here or on my Facebook page until after the funeral.For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

This is how we might find alien life on Enceladus:      CLICK HERE. Enceladus, Saturn’s sixth largest moon, is increasingly being recognized by scientists as the mo… Read More

Experts don't think robots should have rights: CLICK HERE.Despite how human-like they may act and appear, giving rights to robots may not be the best move. That was the consensus of 150 expe… Read More

Photo by Laurie Bevens GeeMany people think, as I ONCE did, the Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM means “United We Stand.” It actually translates to English as “Out of many, one… Read More

Adults as old as 79 can form new brain cells, study finds: CLICK HERE. There has been a long-running debate in the medical community on whether we stop producing new brain cells after c… Read More

To return to this article after clicking a link, close the associated tab at the top of your screen.Shutterstock image provided by PIXABAYAphelion Webzine has published our story "Buck's Moo… Read More

To return to this article after clicking a link, close the tab at the top of your screen.Image courtesy of PIXABAY  FARTHER STARS THAN THESE has published the story “Divine R… Read More

Elon Musk publishes new academic paper detailing his plans to colonize Mars:Click Here.SpaceX’s founder and CEO published an academic paper earlier this month outlining his vision for… Read More

Fascinating glimpse into what some of the earliest stars in the universe might have looked like:CLICK HERE.Meanwhile in space: moon activity and satellites watching satellite launches . An a… Read More

Black holes aren't totally black, and other insights from Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking work:  CLICK HERE.By Christoph Adami, Professor of Physics and Astronomy & Professor of Mi… Read More

To return to this article after clicking a link, close the associated tab at the top of your screen.Under the banyan tree with Pappy This article involves the recent (early spring 2018)… Read More

Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk:  Click here. Bases on the moon and Mars could help preserve human civilization and hasten its regeneration on e… Read More

Our closest neighboring star system sounds like a terrible place to live: Click here. Instead of hosting planet-friendly dust, Proxima Centauri spews radiation. … , an astrophysi… Read More

Breakthrough in the search for dark matter from the first ever stars:   CLICK HERE. Using radio antennas no bigger than a hotel fridge, a small team of astronomers managed to… Read More

To return to this article after clicking a link, close the associated tab at the top of your screen.Aphelion Webzine in the Flash Fiction Department of their March 2018 issue has published … Read More

Alien life in our Solar System? Study hints at Saturn's moon:  Click here.Humanity may need look no further than our own Solar System in the search for alien life, researchers probing o… Read More

                    For THROWBACK THURSDAY. First published in 2013.The SacrificeIt’s two in the morning, mandated closing time in the… Read More

Moon to get first mobile phone network:   Click here. The moon will get its first mobile phone network next year, enabling high-definition streaming from the lunar landscape b… Read More

Boron findings on Mars might end celestial saga CLICK HERE.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Meanwhile in space: Jupiter looks great and Mars is a dust heap: CLICK HERE. Here’s the most gorgeous space news you need to catch up on. A time lapse sequence at Jupiter’s… Read More

                                     For THROWBACK THURSDAY -- from 2009.This joke is an old on… Read More

After selecting any link below, to return to this article, close the associated tab shown at the top of your screen.The current conflict with ISIS is the latest example of Islam in conflict… Read More

                                               Chuck the meditative be… Read More

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Supermassive black holes are hungrier than previously thought:   CLICK HERE.When it comes to an appetite that is both indiscriminate and voracious, there is probably only one thing… Read More

For throwback Thursday -- from 2010.My junior year at McMinnville High School, Yamhill County, Oregon (1963-1964) was an interesting one. Besides the Kennedy Coup, my introduction to physic… Read More

Image via PIXABAY. Highly recommended if you need art or photos for your own works                             &nbs&hell…Read More

Nevada Division of Tourism offering travel guides for UFO's:  CLICK HERE.Nevada Division of Tourism Offers Travel Guide For UFOs It’s been barely six weeks since bombshell reports… Read More

New device may be sent to Mars to search for life: CLICK HERE. A portable, life-detection device that proved to be successful on Earth may have an exciting next step: to test for life o… Read More

For Throwback Thursday -- first published in 2009On the Beach with CharleyMy son Charley must have been about 10 years of age of so when this happened. His sister, Andrea, was three years y… Read More

Infant ape fossil skull illuminates humankind’s remote past: The lemon-sized fossil skull of an infant ape nicknamed Alesi that inhabited a Kenyan forest about 13 million years ago is… Read More

A whole-planet aurora on Mars Click Here.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Why isn’t there a space race to Mars? CLICK HERE.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

A huge new telescope in Canada is tracking the history of the universe’s expansion CLICK HERE.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

For THROWBACK THURSDAY -- originally published in 2010.So this guy’s mother’s 80th birthday was approaching, and the guy decides to throw a big party for the old gal.He managed t… Read More

Mysterious radio bursts from space could have neutrino connection CLICK HERE.................Click here for this blog's HOMEPAGE Read More

Saturn’s moon Titan has eerily Earth-like features including lakes CLICK HERE..............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Researchers close in on the reactions which fed the first life on Earth CLICK HERE................Click here for this blog's HOMEPAGE Read More

For THROWBACK THURSDAY, from 2009.My daughter and son-in-law were  in France 2009, and that triggered my memory back to this particularly singular joke, which must be somewhere around 4… Read More

No sign of alien life ‘so far’ on the mystery visitor from space — but we’re still lookingCLICK HERE..............Click here for this Blog's HOMEPAGE Read More

Here are 9 things you think you know about Jesus that are probably wrong  CLICK HERE................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Merry Christmas to any Christians reading this. Happy Holidaze [sic] to those of other faiths.People are sometimes shocked when I state that I’m a Christian. I practice a form of Chris… Read More

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‘Potentially dangerous’ asteroid will fly by Earth before  CLICK HERE...............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Stephen Hawking’s predictions about artificial intelligence, aliens and the future of humanityCLICK HERE...............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

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Astronomers just discovered a supermassive black hole from the dawn of the universe CLICK HERE................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Colossal distant black hole holds surprises about early universe CLICK HERE.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

     Aphelion Webzine has published “Kraugg’s Choice” by C.E. Gee.     A young woman struggles to keep Earth from facing the same fate as Mars… Read More

The US military is preparing for war in space  CLICK HERE............Click here for this blog's HOMEPAGE Read More

What happens if aliens are real? CLICK HERE.............For this blog;s HOMEPAGE click here Read More

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Stephen Hawking warns artificial intelligence could destroy civilization  CLICK HERE................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

November 7th is my wyfe Laurie's birthday.  It occurs at the peak of football season.The following links are just a few of her events in her married life. To read of Laurie's atten… Read More

Scientist made a breakthrough in understanding the relativistic jets of black holes CLICK HERE...............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Bettie Page.  In the 1950's, when Chuck lived in Kinzua, Oregon, the town's mercantile threw unsold copies of magazines in the dump.  Chuck found the magazines (a digest publicatio… Read More

Groundbreaking discovery revealed: Scientists have detected gravitational waves and light from star collision CLICK HERE.............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Our Detective Stories have been so popular we’ve decided to give them their own menu.There are two series.A WARNING! These stories are in chronological order. Usually the older the sto… Read More

The mystery of lakes on Mars could be solved.   Click Here...............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

SETI: We’ll find intelligent alien life within 20 years CLICK HERE............Click here for this blog's HOMEPAGE Read More

Aphelion Webzine has published "Ripper" by C.E. Gee.     Science Fiction gives this Police Procedural story a unique and intriguing twist.     Rick Reall is chi… Read More

Elon Musk will colonize Mars by 2022  CLICK HERE...........For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Greetings:Will be available for this week only! ('til September 23)Please forgive me for the following incredible conceit. However, this is the very first time I’ve been interviewed as… Read More

I was fortunate to be born 16September 1947. Yes my friends, I am that old.Some memorable events happened in the year 1947.The Roswell IncidentFlying saucers (so they were called) were sight… Read More

Ancient footprints in Crete challenge theory of human evolution – but what actually made them?CLICK HERE. ............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Black hole models are wrong, X-ray machine shows CLICK HERE.................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Greetings:Aphelion Webzine, in their Short Stories Department has published “Neil’s Touchstone” by C.E. Gee.Following his trip to Mars, Neil, a geologist, returns to Earth… Read More

Here’s what Saturn’s rings look like from the inside CLICK HERE..............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

Light usually can’t escape from black holes, but it might be flung out CLICK HERE.............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

FLY ROBIN FLYPERIHELIONSF has published our story "FLY ROBIN FLY" by C.E. Gee.This magazine has an unusual delivery system. You must email the editor at  [email protected] putting… Read More

Mysterious Babylonian tablet could hold math secrets  CLICK Here...............For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

In Japan, robot-for-hire programed to perform Buddhist funeral rites: CLICK HERE................For this blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

SpaceX unveils peek at sleek new spacesuit: CLICK HERE...............For this Blog's HOMEPAGE click here Read More

How do jets from supermassive black holes lose energy?:  CLICK HERE.Black holes are objects in space whose gravitational pull is so strong that even light is unable to escape, but despi… Read More

When the sun goes dark: 5 questions answered about the solar eclipse:   CLICK HERE.By Shannon Schmoll, Director, Abrams Planetarium, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State… Read More

A total solar eclipse was once all about fear, but it’s still an awe-inspiring event:   CLICK HERE. Throughout much of history, witnessing a total solar eclipse would mean on… Read More

Eclipse will bring out more weird behavior in humans than in animals:  CLICK HERE. “A Chow pup ran frightened under a shed and could not be coaxed out,” reads an observ… Read More

NASA offers solar eclipse photography tips:  CLICK HERE.With the first total solar eclipse in 99 years that will be visible from across the entire contiguous United States occurring Aug… Read More

Ancient Mars impacts created tornado-like winds that scoured surface: Click Here. Plumes of vapor generated by ancient impacts on Mars created tornado-like winds possibly swirling at mo… Read More

For Throwback Thor's Day.  First posted in 2009. Seem's appropriate now.This posting is longer than my usual -- be forewarned. Also, please dear reader, I don’t consider myself th… Read More

Meteorites might explain how life on Earth started:  CLICK HERE Meteorites Might Explain how Life on Earth Started Newsweek published this story under the headline “To Catch… Read More

Scientists say black holes are everywhere: The Milky Way galaxy is a minefield of black holes, with perhaps 100 million of the dangerous voids hiding among the stars, according to a new pape… Read More

How eclipses were regarded as omens in the ancient world:  By Gonzalo Rubio, Associate Professor of Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies, History, and Asian Studies, Pennsylvani… Read More

Greetings:If you’re into the return of the Messiah, this SCIENCE FICTION story is for you.Know the tragic history of Aboriginal Americans (Native Americans, American Indians)? You migh… Read More

First massive equatorial storm seen on Neptune: In two firsts, a massive storm system was seen around Neptune’s equator, with the observation being made at dawn. It was the first… Read More

China offering more than $1 million to hunt aliens: China is offering one lucky, intelligent foreigner more than a million dollars plus benefits to operate the world’s largest radio te… Read More

James Webb Space Telescope passes communication systems test:    NASA announced Monday it had successfully tested the communications systems for its upcoming James Webb Space… Read More

Rod SerlingThis joke may not make sense to those unfortunate souls who’ve not watched the old, black and white versions of THE TWILIGHT ZONE.===========================================… Read More

                                       Throwback Thor's Day from 2009.So the other morning… Read More