Category Archives: Science

Habitable planet?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Pete

Another couple of planets have been discovered around the red dwarf star Gliese 581. Labeled Gliese 581g, the new planet’s proximity to the star would allow water to cycle around its freezing point. The catch? It’s tidally locked since it’s … Continue reading →

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Oh, no! Roland Emmerich was right!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Pete

Did anyone see the abysmal movie The Day After Tomorrow? If you did, let me offer my condolences. If you didn’t, just know that the plot is a mish-mash of Al Gore discipleship and strained family drama that aims to … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Takes a Hit

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Pete

According to the NOAA, we’re in the 70th warmest October in the last 114 years, yet a NASA scientist with strong connections to Al Gore announced that it was the hottest October on record. What’s the discrepancy?  Apparently, the Goddard … Continue reading →

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Foxbat and Dez were wondering about this

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Pete

Being a scientist, I was trying to help two of the regulars here on the site understand the physiology of reproduction. Since they are both Star Wars fans, I decided to use this video as an instructional tool. It provides … Continue reading →

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The Sun…as you've never seen it

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Pete

GK sends along this link, featuring several wonderful pictures of the sun. Trust me; it’s worth a read and a view.

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Do You Have a Flag?

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Kate

Various nations have pledged a visit to the moon within the coming years, and it will only be a matter of time before someone lays a claim to ownership. In an article published by CNET News, this will be a … Continue reading →

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Cassini: Four Years of Discovery

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Kate

This video follows the last four years of the Cassini mission and is what I would describe as incredible. If only we could see this stuff with our own eyes through space travel and exploration.

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(Potential) Life on Mars?

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Pete

NASA scientists recently briefed the White House on a discovery made by the Phoenix lander. The blogosphere and editorial pages across the Western world were rife with speculation–had life been discovered? Was there the potential for life? Was there evidence … Continue reading →

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In the beginning…

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Pete

In the beginning there was Hypothesis, and behold! The Hypothesis was good. The Hypothesis was with Science, and the Science with Hypothesis, and in their union, they began to forge a universe of law and order between them. But Hypothesis … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Pete

Global warming gives you kidney stones. All this time I thought it was oxalate in tea and cola that did it. Let’s be real for a second, even if we do live in the Feminized Nanny States of America. We are … Continue reading →

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