Science in action… Mars Rover Inspects Intriguing Rock – A Meteorite? [Space.com] Scientists controlling the Opportunity Mars rover are taking an up-close look at an intriguing pitted rock on Mars, now dubbed “Heat Shield Rock”. A speculative view about the … Continue reading
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Susan has the info on when the NASA TV coverage on Huygens will begin to flow again: 11:45 pacific ESA resumes coverage 2pm pacific: early science results 2:30 @ JPL more on the science results commentary. All times given are … Continue reading
Susan is blogging the Planetary Society’s ‘Huygens Arrives at Titan’ event.
Back here after much of the day spent away from the infernal box, and noticed this when I fired up NetNewsWire: Opportunity Spots Curious Object On Mars “We’re curious about it too. We have Mini-TES data on it now, and … Continue reading
I’m with Garret on this find. Very cool. Discovery of hidden laboratory sheds light on Leonardo’s genius [The Independent.UK] Researchers have discovered the hidden laboratory used by Leonardo da Vinci for studies of flight and other pioneering scientific work in … Continue reading
The California Wildflower Update at DesertUSA is a good way to track the Spring 2005 bloom. You can submit your own flower photos and trip observations so others can follow the progress of Spring sweeping through the Mojave and plan … Continue reading
via Todd (I think) at Geek News comes this at Circadiana: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sleep (But Were Too Afraid To Ask). Lots of information there, including a discussion of ‘larks’ and ‘owls’, melatonin and depression, and … Continue reading
Well, what else to say. I ignored Doug and Alwin‘s admonitions, waited and missed the discounted price on Tinderbox. I just thought I would be responsible and wait until that budget category refilled itself. He who hesitates …, isn’t lost, … Continue reading
Despite the delayed webcast from MacWorld, coverage of Chairman Steve’s readings from the good book is available. There is Gizmodo, Technorati, Leo LaPorte and of course, The Mothership itself with iWork, the Mac mini, the iPod shuffle, iLife ’05 and … Continue reading
