Thursday, October 30, 2014

China launches first mission to moon and back

I am reading this article China launches first mission to moon and back here (http://phys.org/news/2014-10-china-mission-moon.html#nRlv).

Alyssa Carson: Could this 13-year-old girl from Louisiana be the first human on Mars?

I am reading this article Alyssa Carson: Could this 13-year-old girl from Louisiana be the first human on Mars? here (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/could-this-13yearold-girl-from-louisiana-be-the-first-human-on-mars-9782681.html).

China's lunar test spacecraft takes incredible picture of Earth and Moon together

I am reading this article China's lunar test spacecraft takes incredible picture of Earth and Moon together here (http://phys.org/news/2014-10-china-lunar-spacecraft-incredible-picture.html).

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Scientists build 'mini-stomachs' in lab

I am reading this article Scientists build 'mini-stomachs' in lab here (http://www.france24.com/en/20141029-scientists-build-mini-stomachs-lab/?aef_campaign_date=2014-10-29&aef_campaign_ref=partage_aef&ns_campaign=reseaux_sociaux&ns_linkname=editorial&ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter).

Russians launch cargo ship to space station after U.S. failure

I am reading this article Russians launch cargo ship to space station after U.S. failure here (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/russians-launch-cargo-ship-to-space-station-hours-after-us-failure/).

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Microscopy providing ‘window into the cell’ wins chemistry Nobel

I am reading this article Microscopy providing ‘window into the cell’ wins chemistry Nobel BY BETH MOLE MEGHAN ROSEN 4:39PM, here (https://www.sciencenews.org/article/microscopy-providing-‘window-cell’-wins-chemistry-nobel?mode=pick&context=144).

New microscope gives clear view inside cells

I am reading this article New microscope gives clear view inside cells here (https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-microscope-gives-clear-view-inside-cells?utm_source=Society+for+Science+Newsletters&utm_campaign=8c247b46f5-Editors_picks_week_of_Oct_20_2014_10_25_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a4c415a67f-8c247b46f5-93322621).

Researcher finds a way to mimic curves in space-time

I am reading this article Researcher finds a way to mimic curves in space-time here (http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/20/mimicking-curved-space-time/?ncid=rss_truncated).

Robots Gearing Up to Join Ebola Front Lines

I am reading this article Robots Gearing Up to Join Ebola Front Lines here (http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81252.html?rss=1).

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Here are the best times to watch tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse

I am reading this article Here are the best times to watch tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse By Jeff Sorensen, here (http://news.yahoo.com/best-times-watch-tomorrow-partial-solar-eclipse-201003226.html). Going outside in a bit to see what is going on.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Comet Flies By Mars Today in Rare Encounter: Watch It Online and Comet Siding Spring Swings by on a Close Approach to Mars

I am reading this article Comet Flies By Mars Today in Rare Encounter: Watch It Online here (http://news.yahoo.com/comet-flies-mars-today-rare-encounter-watch-online-131704060.html). I am reading this article Comet Siding Spring Swings by on a Close Approach to Mars here (http://live.slooh.com/stadium/live/comet-siding-spring-swings-by-on-a-close-approach-to-mars).

X1-CLASS SOLAR FLARE

I heard that Behemoth sunspot AR2192 released a flare. So I am reading this article X1-CLASS SOLAR FLARE here (http://www.spaceweather.com/).

The Saga of an Astronomer’s Hat

I am reading this article The Saga of an Astronomer’s Hat By Robert H. McNaught here (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/the-saga-of-an-astronomers-hat/#sthash.0Scx77VC.dpuf) He discovered the comet known as Siding Spring (C/2013 A1).

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Finding Ada Celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths

I am reading this article Finding Ada Celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths here (http://findingada.com/). I want to read this book A Passion for Science: Stories of Discovery and Invention (https://findingada.dpdcart.com/cart/view?referer=http%3A%2F%2Ffindingada.com%2F&product_id=70319&method_id=72666&__dpd_cart=dcecea63-2730-4e85-b24c-6f8db4009b61).

This Female Game Developer Was Harassed So Severely On Twitter She Had To Leave Her Home and "Gamergate," guns and threats against women collide in Utah

This issue is getting more coverage in the national news this week. I am reading this article This Female Game Developer Was Harassed So Severely On Twitter She Had To Leave Her Home here (http://www.businessinsider.com/brianna-wu-harassed-twitter-2014-10#ixzz3GUjs7aBa). I am reading this article "Gamergate," guns and threats against women collide in Utah here (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gamergate-guns-and-threats-against-women-collide-in-utah/).

Video Gamers Are Having A Bizarre Debate Over Whether Sending Death Threats To Women Is A Serious Issue

I am reading this article Video Gamers Are Having A Bizarre Debate Over Whether Sending Death Threats To Women Is A Serious Issue here (http://www.businessinsider.com/gamergate-death-threats-2014-10#ixzz3GUhVXwas).

Comet's Mars Flyby Sunday Has Scientists Abuzz

I am reading this article Comet's Mars Flyby Sunday Has Scientists Abuzz here (http://www.livescience.com/48331-comet-siding-spring-mars-flyby-science.html).

How to Safely Watch Next Week's Partial Solar Eclipse

I am reading this article How to Safely Watch Next Week's Partial Solar Eclipse here (http://news.yahoo.com/safely-watch-next-weeks-partial-solar-eclipse-113603787.html).

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Richmond Astronomical Society

I am watching a live stream here (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/richastro).

Monday, October 13, 2014

Linux Bash Bug Poses Security Threat, Gets Compared to Heartbleed

I am reading this article Linux Bash Bug Poses Security Threat, Gets Compared to Heartbleed by by Paul Lilly, here (http://www.maximumpc.com/linux_bash_bug_poses_security_threat_gets_compared_heartbleed_2014).

Announcing Dronecode: Expanding the Architecture of Participation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

I am reading this article Announcing Dronecode: Expanding the Architecture of Participation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Amanda McPherson, here (http://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/167-amanda-mcpherson/791452-announcing-dronecode-expanding-the-architecture-of-participation-for-unmanned-aerial-vehicles).

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Oct 9th: A Tribute to Mercury Astronaut, Scott Carpenter

I am reading this post Oct 9th: A Tribute to Mercury Astronaut, Scott Carpenter Posted by avivah yamani on Oct 9, 2014 in Podcast, here (http://cosmoquest.org/x/365daysofastronomy/2014/10/09/oct-9th-a-tribute-to-mercury-astronaut-scott-carpenter/).

NASA - Project Mercury

I am reading about NASA - Project Mercury here (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mercury/missions/program-toc.html#.VDZm9VdqEmQ).

Luna 3

I am reading about Luna 3 here (http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?Sort=Nation&Nation=USSR&MCode=Luna_03).

Wake up Wednesday morning to spot the Total Lunar Eclipse

Wednesday morning about 0600, the clouds cleared enough for me to see the Moon. I watched the rest of the eclipse until I got clouded over again at about 0642. I am reading this post Wake up Wednesday morning to spot the Total Lunar Eclipse here (http://wtvr.com/2014/10/07/wake-up-wednesday-morning-to-spot-the-total-lunar-eclipse/).

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

'Strikingly Geometric' Shapes Hidden on Moon's Surface

I am reading this article 'Strikingly Geometric' Shapes Hidden on Moon's Surface by Charles Q. Choi, SPACE.com Contributor, here (http://news.yahoo.com/strikingly-geometric-shapes-hidden-moons-surface-172402879.html).