… or Climate Noobs Bork Climate-science? … or Can’t News Be Correct? (add your own below) The thing is, CNBC, which is supposed to be a news station, is fueling public misunderstanding of climate science. This is bad journalism, and virtually criminal given the importance of climate change and the need for good science based…

Astrobiology Simulation Katja Zanella-Kux If Mars is a little far, try scenic eastern Morocco. In February, astrobiologist Gernot Grömer found himself on Mars in the midst of a desert storm. Well, he felt like he was on Mars. In reality, he was in the Sahara, participating in a monthlong simulation in eastern Morocco. While there, Grömer and his 10-person crew from the Austrian Space Forum (a volunteer organization of aerospace professionals) tested lasers, weather stations, and deployable […]

The most wise 9-year-old I’ve ever seen. I hope my kid is this smart.

A retrospective exhibit includes 55 works and the artist's video collaboration with South Africa's hip-hop-rave duo Die Antwoord

If you were in any doubt as to Curiosity's photography prowess, this 1.3 billion pixel panorama of Gale Crater should allay your concerns. Continue reading →