The Year In Ideas December 15, 2009
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The New York Times has a great web feature called “The Year In Ideas” from their magazine (this is the 9th year they’ve done it). Basically it’s just a lot of interesting stuff from a wide range of fields. For example, the picture above is a genetically modified glowing puppy. (Picture was found here).
Don’t Know Much About Rocket Programs December 9, 2009
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading these two stories from the website of Air and Space Magazine. They’re both about space flight and cover things I didn’t even know existed.
The first is on Soviet Union’s version of the Star Wars missile defense program. Most have heard of the futuristic system proposed by President Reagan to shoot down ICBMs with space based lasers. However, I’ve never heard of the program the USSR worked on, which was nearly tested in orbit. Also, some of its legacy is still in use today.
The other story is about the semi-confidential X-37 unmanned space plane. This mini-space shuttle rides atop a classic Atlas V rocket and while its existence is unquestionable, its purpose remains a mystery. Reminds me of the secret military space shuttle from the West Wing. Also, China may or may not have one too.
Apparently Butterflies Can’t Fly In Space December 7, 2009
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This science brought to you by my University.
Future Scientists November 18, 2009
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Why is it only kids and their science projects that study the truly hard hitting science, like what farts smell like?
Cat In Zero Gravity October 31, 2009
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For science!
Zero Gravity Astronaut Shooter, Shattered Horizon, Actually Looks Awesome October 24, 2009
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I only heard about this game very recently, but this trailer alone sold me on the concept and this informative preview has solidified it on my upcoming games radar (gamdar?). I especially like how the audio seems realistically muffled for the outer space environment, an effect Dead Space used to incredible success.
