Ross Pomeroy
Latest articles by Ross Pomeroy

The Biggest Myth About the 'Bee Apocalypse'
By Ross Pomeroy published
Apparently, there isn't one, at least not for domesticated honey bees.

Is Einstein's 'Theory of Happiness' as Successful as General Relativity?
By Ross Pomeroy published
Seven years after Einstein formulated general relativity, he also proffered another theory describing his recipe for happiness.

The Worst Theoretical Prediction in the History of Physics
By Ross Pomeroy published
When it comes to scientifically mysterious concepts that begin with the word "dark," dark matter attracts most of the public attention.

How Would We Talk to Aliens?
By Ross Pomeroy published
The search for extraterrestrials has gone on long before the SETI Institute was founded in 1984.

Is Space Full of Quantum Foam?
By Ross Pomeroy published
Here's what you would see if you were to gaze deeper and deeper into empty space until out of nothing, something suddenly appears.

What If Earth Was 50% Bigger?
By Ross Pomeroy published
If Earth were to grow, gravity would mean humans couldn't venture into space on rockets, one scientist says.

Do Giraffes Get Struck by Lightning More Than Other Animals?
By Ross Pomeroy published
They can reach 19 feet tall, meaning giraffes tower over the savannah they live in. So do they get struck by lightning more than other, shorter animals?

12 Possible Reasons We Haven't Found Aliens
By Ross Pomeroy published
liens should be common, yet there is no convincing evidence that they exist. So why haven't we found them?

Do Honeybees Feel Pain?
By Ross Pomeroy published
Most complex animals feel pain, but what about insects? Do experiments on fruit fly gladiators constitute torture?

Why Georges Lemaître Should Be as Famous as Einstein
By Ross Pomeroy published
The man who first proposed that the universe is expanding and formulated the theory of the Big Bang is scarcely recognized by Google.

Why Space Travel Can Be Absolutely Disgusting
By Ross Pomeroy published
In order to be an astronaut you need a strong stomach, one that won't make you puke if you see a turd floating by or when you need to poop into a bag taped to your rear end.

How Scientists Collected a Piece of the Sun
By Ross Pomeroy published
There's a place on Earth where you can actually hold a piece of the Sun!

Has the Large Hadron Collider Disproved the Existence of Ghosts?
By Ross Pomeroy published
At least one physicist contends that the Large Hadron Collider has, in fact, disproved the existence of ghosts.

Fireball Hissing: Weird Cause of Noises Made by Meteors Found
By Ross Pomeroy published
The popping, sizzling, rustling, and hissing sounds made by fireballs reportedly occur almost instantly to earthly onlookers. Here's why.
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