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Robert Lamb

Robert Lamb is a senior writer and podcaster at HowStuffWorks, where he co-hosts Stuff to Blow Your Mind with Julie Douglas. Together they ponder life's mind-blowing mysteries and scientific revelations. Along the way he's bound to gush about movie monsters, science fiction, electronic music and the Dante-esque horrors of subterranean mass transit. He resides in Atlanta with his lovely wife and a magical cat named Biscuit.

Latest Posts From Robert

How Does BitCoin Work?

Earth & Conservation

By Multiple Authors

How Does BitCoin Work?

If money is only valuable when we believe in it, how much is a BitCoin actually worth? Jonathan explains the virtual currency as well as how to mine it and the risks involved in investing.

10 Worst Epidemics

Space & Innovation

10 Worst Epidemics

Infectious diseases have inflicted a great deal of damage throughout the centuries, decimating entire populations. Here are some of the worst mankind has ever seen.

Top 10 Ways to Stop an Asteroid

Space & Innovation

Top 10 Ways to Stop an Asteroid

Ever wonder how we could stop an asteroid in its tracks if it were hurtling toward us? Here are 10 ideas for dodging that galactic bullet.

Awesome Artistic Rendering of Planet Earth, Cubed!

Seeker Archives

Awesome Artistic Rendering of Planet Earth, Cubed!

We all know a cubed Planet Earth is physically impossible, but it sure makes for an interesting thought experiment.

Is Electronic Music 'Real Music?'

Seeker Archives

Is Electronic Music 'Real Music?'

Countless music programs make composition a few keystrokes away -- and that's not necessarily a good thing.

Is There Room For God on a Space Mission?

Seeker Archives

Is There Room For God on a Space Mission?

Science continues to alter the shape of religious belief, so how does devotion to a god change in orbit?

Big Trouble in Little China: Where is the Universe?

Seeker Archives

Big Trouble in Little China: Where is the Universe?

In John Carpenter's "Big Trouble in Little China," there's a little space science thrown in where you'd least expect it.

Blow Your Mind: Pope on a Cosmic Rope

Seeker Archives

Blow Your Mind: Pope on a Cosmic Rope

It only took the Catholic Church close to four centuries to apologize over the whole Galileo fiasco, but today's Vatican seems to have some fairly progressive ideas regarding our place in the cosmos.

Leaf-cutter Ants and the Future of Space Agriculture

Seeker Archives

Leaf-cutter Ants and the Future of Space Agriculture

An ancient race has come to dominate a single agricultural crop, one in which they've invested everything to sustain their massive population. This is the story of the leaf-cutter ant.

Can I Use a Space Mirror to Melt My Driveway Ice?

Seeker Archives

Can I Use a Space Mirror to Melt My Driveway Ice?

As you face another slice of snowmageddon, you probably find yourself asking a simple question: Could I use a giant space mirror to concentrate sunlight down to melt my driveway free?

Are Smart Phones Worth It?

Seeker Archives

Are Smart Phones Worth It?

People are capturing experiences instead of having experiences.

Are Solar Sails the Future of Space Travel?

Seeker Archives

Are Solar Sails the Future of Space Travel?

As we look to our future amid the stars, solar sail technology gives us a compelling opportunity: the chance to hitch a ride on light.