July 31, 2026
The Limits and Damage of Rat Poison
Chicago's watchdog agency just released a report detailing the failures of the city's rat-control efforts-- beginning with the over-reliance on…
The weather cooperated last night for the big lunar eclipse, and it was one astronomical event that lived up to its billing.
It was easy to find, easy to see, and fairly short and sweet.
All you needed was some warm clothes, a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope.
I took this photo, but it didn’t really do justice to the event — you really had to be there.
The natural world is amazing, whether it’s in your own backyard or as far away as the Moon and stars.