Once More, Into the Sunset
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Discovery takes wing one last time, for the Smithsonian. Ben Cooper (Launch Photography)/ Astronomy Picture of the Day
Taxes are done!
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Thank God.
NASA Cuts: What Is Obama Thinking?
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Congress is right now considering future budgets for the funding of our space program, and it’s got me extremely worried. The Obama administration has proposed deep cuts, especially for planetary sciences. This is crazy, stupid, and short-sighted, and I call … Read More
Sit. Shake.
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Photographer Carli Davidson catches a hilarious series of dogs in mid-shake. And I don’t mean shaking hands. See the whole series (full-screen recommended) What would we do without the internet (and friends with too much time on their hands) to … Read More
Starship Enterprise Pizza Cutter
I’m not making this up. Here’s an ad I saw on space.com for the latest in kitchen cutlery. Only $30! (Save $10!) http://store.space.com/gifts-gadgets/star-trek-enterprise-pizza-cutter/
Happy Easter and Passover!
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In my time zone Easter is almost over, but it’s not too late to wish everyone a blessed Easter and Passover. Go thou in peace. —saith Captain Jack and Moonlight
The Quantum Theory of Mitt Romney
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I’m not a regular New York Times reader, but this came my way and is too good not to share. In case you’re not sure if it’s accurate, let me say this: Mitt Romney was my governor. I know Mitt … Read More