Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.

Our friendly neighborhood gas giant serves as a cosmic catcher's mitt.
Only 46 monks have completed the seven-year marathon since 1885.
As enjoyable as it is to be a couch potato, humans were built to run.
The modern ocean can be a dangerous place for whales.
If your dream vacation involves a luau, dark tourism probably isn't for you.
How psilocybin evolved has more to do with sending insects on terrifying trips than it does making Phish sound good.