Science Sunday Archives - The Wild Hunt

Paganism

Scientist files complaint alleging Trump administration interfered in climate research

By Eric O. Scott | July 30, 2024

Virginia Burkett, a senior scientist with the US Geological Survey, filed a 200 page complaint last week alleging that she was demoted and removed from chairing a multi-agency commission on climate change after she resisted attempts by the Trump administration to downplay the effects of global warming. What happened to her may happen to other federal scientists under the Project 2025 policy proposal.

News

2024’s meteor season promises to be spectacular

By Eric O. Scott | July 14, 2024

The Perseids meteor shower begins tonight and will last until September 1st, with the peak of the cosmic display on August 12th. This year’s peak will be especially worth making time to see, as we will have a moon-less sky during the pre-dawn hours.

News

June Skies: no parades but amazing views

By The Wild Hunt | June 2, 2024

The June night sky is full of opportunities for viewing planets but the much-hyped “Parade of Planets: will not be on tap for a while.

News

The Goddess’s Backbone: the argument for the Milky Way as embodiment of Nut

By Eric O. Scott | April 14, 2024

Did ancient Egyptians think of the Milky Way as a specific attribute of the sky goddess Nut? A new study uses computer simulations of the ancient sky and analysis of Egyptian astronomical texts to argue the Milky Way may have been considered Nut’s backbone or outstretched arms at different times of the year.

Asia

“Amaterasu” particle raises new mysteries from beyond the Milky Way

By Eric O. Scott | November 26, 2023

Scientists have detected one of the most powerful cosmic rays ever observed. Named after the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, the particle rivals the famous “Oh-My-God” particle observed in 1991 – and appears to come from a blank area of the sky.