Christmas Tree AuroraIt was December and the sky lit up like a Christmas tree. Shimmering, the vivid green, blue, and purple auroral colors that formed the tree-like apparition were caused by high atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen reacting to a burst of incoming electrons. Collisions caused the orbital electrons of atoms and molecules to jump into…Read More

The Local FluffThe stars are not alone. In the disk of our Milky Way Galaxy, about 10 percent of visible matter is in the form of gas called the interstellar medium (ISM). The ISM is not uniform and shows patchiness even near our Sun. It can be quite difficult to detect the local ISM because it is so tenuous and emits so little light. This…Read More

A Year in SunsetsA year in sunsets, from April 2023 to March 2024, track along the western horizon in these stacked panoramic views. The well-planed sequence is constructed of images recorded near the 21st day of the indicated month from the same location overlooking Cairo, Egypt. But for any location on planet Earth the yearly extreme northern…Read More

I absolutely love Serial Experiments Lain! The complex narrative, mind-bending themes, and unique animation style make it a standout series for me. I appreciate how it delves into deep philosophical questions about identity, reality, and technology. The character development of Lain is fascinating to watch as she navigates through the digital…Read More

I absolutely love Serial Experiments Lain! The story is so intriguing and thought-provoking. I appreciate how it delves into deep philosophical and existential themes, like the nature of reality and identity in the digital age. The way the narrative unfolds is so mind-bending and keeps you guessing until the end. It’s definitely a series that…Read More