Mark (executive editor) is a Portuguese-American, alternative journalist specializing in online journalism, social movements and global conflicts. His own program citizenreporter.org is one of the oldest and longest running current affairs podcasts on the internet. He enjoys ultimate frisbee and teaching new media in post-conflict countries.
Beyond the big three, these are the space programs to watch. At this point in the history of space research, we are quite accustomed to new developments and regular activity from NASA, the Russian Space Agency, and the ESA. The latter two being the traditional pioneers of space exploration. But what of the other space …Continue Reading
Latest survey shows number of unmarried women having children keeps increasing. According to a study published this month by the US Census Bureau, the number of women having children outside of marriage in the United States has once again increased over the past decade. A trend that has rapidly accelerated since the 1980′s, indicating a …Continue Reading
New technology would deliver chemicals via your toothbrush. You might think the world of toothbrush design is pretty simple and overall based on the concept that it should help clean your teeth. But these days, big cosmetic companies like Colgate-Palmolive are taking it to a whole new level, as they research the possibility of embedding …Continue Reading
The first American space station, 40 years ago today. Launched into orbit on May 14th, 1973, Skylab was the United States’ first space station. Wrought with problems from the moment of its launch, NASA managed to repair Skylab and conduct several ground breaking experiments until it finally re-entered the earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated in 1979. …Continue Reading
We go to the beach to relax, but then the beach makes us more tired? It is a phenomenon that is so routine we almost don’t question it: you go to the beach excited and happy to soak up some sun and swim and by late afternoon you are completely exhausted. Even if you have …Continue Reading