Friday, April 25, 2014

Elon Musk's Space X Claims an 'Evolutionary' Breakthrough in Rocket Technology

I am reading this article Elon Musk's Space X Claims an 'Evolutionary' Breakthrough in Rocket Technology by Connor Simpson on Yahoo's website. Interesting news from Space X.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

New Perspective on Iconic Nebula | Space Wallpaper

I am looking at this wallpaper of Crab Nebula on livescience's website (http://www.livescience.com/44832-herschel-and-hubble-composite-of-crab-nebula-space-wallpaper.html?cmpid=514645).

NASA signs over historic Launch Pad 39A to SpaceX

I am reading this article NASA signs over historic Launch Pad 39A to SpaceX on collectSpace's website. It seems Mr. Elon Musk has a new launch pad in Florida. Go SpaceX!

TerraLuna – Connecting Earth and Moon

I am reading this TerraLuna-FinalLayout.pdf that I downloaded from Educators Zone's website(http://cosmoquest.org/x/educatorszone/terraluna-connecting-earth-and-moon/). This is an interesting lesson plan from CosmoQuest.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Watch NASA simulate a Mars landing on Earth to test supersonic parachutes

I am reading this article Watch NASA simulate a Mars landing on Earth to test supersonic parachutes BY MARIELLA MOON, on Yahoo's website. Getting parachutes right before going to Mars means a successful landing on the surface from all that I have read on the subject. Now the parachutes may get bigger than the wind tunnels needed to test them.

NASA's space vegetable project will soon provide lettuce to astronauts

I am reading this article NASA's space vegetable project will soon provide lettuce to astronauts By Kwame Opam on Yahoo's website. The Vegetable Production System sounds like a good idea.

Space station computer outage may force spacewalk

I am reading this article Space station computer outage may force spacewalk Associated Press By MARCIA DUNN, on Yahoo's website. According to this article this problem may delay a SpaceX launch. "SpaceX is supposed to launch the unmanned Dragon capsule on Monday from Cape Canaveral. It contains nearly 5,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments."(http://news.yahoo.com/space-station-computer-outage-may-force-spacewalk-031328392.html)

Thursday, April 10, 2014

HOME>MONEY 'Heartbleed' Online Bug: How to Protect Yourself

I am reading this article HOME>MONEY 'Heartbleed' Online Bug: How to Protect Yourself By ZUNAIRA ZAKI (@ZunairaZaki) on ABC News's website. Oh no . . .

Nearly PLN 80 million from the Ministry of Science for research projects of humanists

I am reading this article Nearly PLN 80 million from the Ministry of Science for research projects of humanists on PAP's website. I like humanities research projects.

Galaxy Cluster Doubles as Cosmic Magnifying Glass for Hubble Telescope (Photo)

I am reading this article Galaxy Cluster Doubles as Cosmic Magnifying Glass for Hubble Telescope (Photo) SPACE.com By by Megan Gannon, News Editor. Interesting article on galaxy cluster MACS J0454.1-0300.

Americas get front-row seat for lunar eclipse

I am reading this article Americas get front-row seat for lunar eclipse Associated Press By MARCIA DUNN, on Yahoo's website. I am looking froward to seeing this eclipse.

Virgin Galactic launches search for boy behind spaceline idea

I am reading Virgin Galactic launches search for boy behind space line idea on Yahoo's website. I hope they find the person they are looking for, he had a great idea.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions

I am reading this article Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions By Chris Smith, on BGR's website. Interesting that Android is the most popular mobile OS according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system).

5 fantastic free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t BGR.com

I am reading this article 5 fantastic free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t BGR.com By Zach Epstein, on Yahoo's website. I am interested in Linux OS and the devices that it runs on.

NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity Arrives at Next Science Destination (Photos)

I am reading this article NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity Arrives at Next Science Destination (Photos)SPACE.com by Mike Wall, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. According to this article 4 different types of rock intersect at the site, "the Kimberley," that Curiosity is currently located.

Huge 'El Gordo' Galaxy Cluster Packs Mass of 3 Quadrillion Suns (Photos)

I am reading this article Huge 'El Gordo' Galaxy Cluster Packs Mass of 3 Quadrillion Suns (Photos) SPACE.com by Mike Wall, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. Interesting article on ACT-CL J0102-4915.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Watery ocean discovered within small moon of Saturn

I am reading this article Watery ocean discovered within small moon of Saturn By Jacob Kastrenakes. Of course the next question is, what in in the ocean.

Total Lunar Eclipse and Solar 'Ring of Fire' Top April's Stargazing Events

I am reading this article Total Lunar Eclipse and Solar 'Ring of Fire' Top April's Stargazing Events SPACE.com by Mike Wall, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. I can not wait to see these events.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Major Solar Flare Erupts from the Sun (Video)

I am reading this article Major Solar Flare Erupts from the Sun (Video)SPACE.com By by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. More space weather . . .