Robert Roy Britt
Robert Roy Britt

Freelance writer Robert Roy Britt is an explainer of things, former editor-in-chief of LiveScience, and author of the science thriller “5 Days to Landfall.” His writing is here.

Articles by: Robert Roy Britt

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

An image that makes sense only after you know what it is.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

wheat crop

Global Food Shortage Becomes Urgent as Planet Warms

By Robert Roy Britt

Experts agree the situation is worsening and little is being done.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another interesting image to speculate about.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

doomsday clock

Rapture Postponed? Doomsday Saturday So Far Pretty Quiet

By Robert Roy Britt

The end of the world doesn't seem to be imminent.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

judgment day ad

'Rapture Parties' Planned to Celebrate Doomsday Saturday May 21

By Robert Roy Britt

With the end of world at hand, some just want to have fun.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

A close-up image of something amazing.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another tough image to identify.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another strange image to identify.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

This used to be something else...

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another interesting image that's hard to identify.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

You can see what it is. But what's going on?

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?

By Robert Roy Britt

Today's groovy image is really out of this world.