All things must come to an end. This is my end, my "thank you", my last "Goodbye" from this blog.

Look at the stars and you're looking back in time. We get into how that's possible and meet one of the largest stars, ever.

Here's a love letter to the thing that inspired all sorts of interesting ideas, and to the thing that "killed the cat".

We typically tell our students "Don't do this at home." But once again, we want you to do these at home... With an adult helper, of course.

Comets bring their incredible nature to the inner solar system along with wonder and occasionally, fear.

*FLASH*... BOOM! We delve the shocking topic of thunder and lightning and learn why upward lightning is very, very real.

Is there anybody out there? We delve into the possibility and whether or not ETs are trying to communicate with us; are we doing the same?

We answer some of the "whys" and "what-is-it" associated with the question "What's that smell?"

When the going gets tough, the tough go hunting. Learn why the author admits he's a 'bird nerd' and what makes these raptors so incredible!

These are some of the loneliest places on Earth, when a fellow human might 1,500 mi away! Journey with us to these Poles of Inaccessibly.

In 1815, Mount Tambora unleashed the largest eruption in recorded history! This lead to famine, disease and the writing of Frankenstein!

Earth's beauty isn't confined to things on the ground. Looking towards the sky provides you with a plethora of incredible sights!

Bringing back the "deaded" book report from elementary school, only now we're reviewing a book regarding the world without humans.

It's much more interesting than the occasional rock in your shoe once you start digging down.

Few things can be as intimidating and destructive as Mother Nature, unleashed. However, that destruction can be very beneficial.

As the flakes fly, getting to know two famous names associated with snow is more enlightening than you might think.

As a previous SMLI blog post titled “The Final Frontier” discussed, tiny the earth just a tiny blue dot when compared to the expanse of...

Looking out towards outer space makes some feel small and overwhelmed. Looking back at Earth can make you feel connected to it all.