Then we'll examine the likelihood of a supervolcanic eruption in our lifetime…

And that's not all.

1. What Every American Needs to Know About Puerto Rico's Hurricane Disaster

As the news cycle once again turns its attention to the latest Twitter feud consuming Capitol Hill, remember that approximately 3.4 million American citizens are suffering through a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. In fact, experts believe the death toll could reach into the hundreds.

One factor making it incredibly difficult to get the island back on its feet is the lack of power — most of the island is still completely in the dark.

To put this disaster in perspective, here's a handy infographic showing all the things we lose when we lose power: