Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Space

I am reading this Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Space article here (http://news.yahoo.com/astronauts-celebrate-christmas-space-133314944.html).

CATHERINE "CADY" COLEMAN, PH.D. (COLONEL, USAF, RET.) NASA ASTRONAUT

I am reading this article CATHERINE "CADY" COLEMAN, PH.D. (COLONEL, USAF, RET.) NASA ASTRONAUT here (http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/coleman.html). Happy Birthday Colonel Coleman, PH.D.!

The Last Astronauts to Fly to Hubble Telescope Recall That Time They Almost Broke it

I am reading this article The Last Astronauts to Fly to Hubble Telescope Recall That Time They Almost Broke it here (https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-last-astronauts-to-fly-to-hubble-telescope-104698982522.html).

digital copy of the Women of Color Conference magazine

I am reading a digital copy of the Women of Color Conference magazine here (http://content.yudu.com/Library/A352rl/2014WomenofColorConf/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffree.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F2360596%2F2014-Women-of-Color-Conference-Issue).

Frozen’s Elsa and Anna teach girls to code

I am reading this article Frozen’s Elsa and Anna teach girls to code here (http://wtvr.com/2014/11/26/frozens-elsa-and-anna-teach-girls-to-code/).

Mystery solved? Scientists think they know why Juptier’s giant spot is so red

I am reading this article Mystery solved? Scientists think they know why Juptier’s giant spot is so red here (https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/mystery-solved-scientists-think-know-why-juptier-giant-033025889.html).

It's Showtime For Historic Comet-Landing Mission, And Here's How To Watch

I am reading this article It's Showtime For Historic Comet-Landing Mission, And Here's How To Watch By Jacqueline Howard, here (www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/11/rosetta-comet-landing-how-to-watch_n_6139398.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000047).

NASA's 1st Orion Spaceship Set for Launch Pad Trek

I am reading this article NASA's 1st Orion Spaceship Set for Launch Pad Trek SPACE.com By Mike Wall, here (http://news.yahoo.com/nasas-1st-orion-spaceship-set-launch-pad-trek-011602235.html).

Daring Orion Spaceship Test Flight Is NASA's 1st Step Toward Mars

I am reading this article Daring Orion Spaceship Test Flight Is NASA's 1st Step Toward Mars by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, here (http://news.yahoo.com/daring-orion-spaceship-test-flight-nasas-1st-step-132103226.html).

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).

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/).

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).

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.

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).

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).

Richmond Astronomical Society

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

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).

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/).

'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).

Rosetta Spacecraft's Comet Target: 5 Strange Facts

I am reading this article Rosetta Spacecraft's Comet Target: 5 Strange Facts by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, here (http://news.yahoo.com/rosetta-spacecrafts-comet-target-5-strange-facts-135532150.html).

Mars mission opens India for space business

I am reading this article Mars mission opens India for space business By KATY DAIGLE here (http://news.yahoo.com/india-successfully-puts-spacecraft-mars-orbit-054911916.html).

Scuba Diving Heroes Clean the Ocean One Dive at A Time

I am reading this article Scuba Diving Heroes Clean the Ocean One Dive at A Time here(http://scubadiverlife.com/2014/09/15/scuba-diving-heroes-clean-ocean-one-dive-time/).

Climate change: Act for people, listen to science

I am reading this article Climate change: Act for people, listen to science here (http://www.euractiv.com/sections/climate-environment/climate-change-act-people-listen-science-308614).

Space Elevator Advocates Take Lofty Look at Innovative Concepts

I am reading this article Space Elevator Advocates Take Lofty Look at Innovative Concepts by Leonard David, SPACE.com’s Space Insider Columnist here (http://www.space.com/27225-space-elevator-technology.html?cmpid=514648).

NASA Spacecraft Arrives at Mars to Probe Mysteries of Red Planet's Air

I am reading this article NASA Spacecraft Arrives at Mars to Probe Mysteries of Red Planet's Air by Mike Wall, Senior Writer here (http://news.yahoo.com/nasa-spacecraft-arrives-mars-probe-mysteries-red-planets-024129918.html).

SpaceX Launches Dragon Cargo Ship for NASA in 'Fantastic' Night Flight

I am reading this article SpaceX Launches Dragon Cargo Ship for NASA in 'Fantastic' Night Flight by Megan Gannon, News Editor here (http://news.yahoo.com/spacex-launches-dragon-cargo-ship-nasa-fantastic-night-084753224.html).

ATV-5 update: refreshing oxygen

I am reading this ATV-5 update: refreshing oxygen here (http://blogs.esa.int/atv/2014/09/19/atv-5-update-refreshing-oxygen/).

Rosetta: Landing site search narrows

I am reading this article Rosetta: Landing site search narrows here (http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta/Rosetta_Landing_site_search_narrows).

SOLAR FLARE 10 SEPTEMBER 2014

I am reading this article SOLAR FLARE 10 SEPTEMBER 2014 at (http://blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/2014/09/11/solar-flare-10-september-2014/).

Rosetta spacecraft snaps gorgeous selfie with its comet buddy

I am reading this article Rosetta spacecraft snaps gorgeous selfie with its comet buddy By Amanda Kooser at (http://news.yahoo.com/rosetta-spacecraft-snaps-gorgeous-selfie-173557978.html). 3 hours ago

Boeing's New Spaceship Makes Strides Ahead of NASA Space Taxi Decision

I am reading this article Boeing's New Spaceship Makes Strides Ahead of NASA Space Taxi Decision by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, at (http://news.yahoo.com/boeings-spaceship-makes-strides-ahead-nasa-space-taxi-113126161.html).

One of these three vehicles will be NASA's spacecraft of the future

I am reading this article One of these three vehicles will be NASA's spacecraft of the future Updated by Joseph Stromberg here (http://www.vox.com/2014/8/23/6056873/commercial-crew-nasa-spacex-boeing).

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explodes during 'particularly complex' Texas test flight Onboard systems detected an "anomaly" and aborted.

I am reading this article SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explodes during 'particularly complex' Texas test flight Onboard systems detected an "anomaly" and aborted. By Josh Lowensohn here (http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/22/6058469/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-explodes-during-texas-test-flight).

I am reading this article The Big Picture: NASA's electric plane achieves vertical takeoffby Andy Bowen here http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/20/the-big-picture-nasas-electric-plane-achieves-vertical-takeoff/

Claudia Alexander, U.S. Rosetta Project and Comet comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

I am reading about Claudia Alexander here (http://rosetta.jpl.nasa.gov/claudia-alexander-0) and the U.S. Rosetta Project here (http://rosetta.jpl.nasa.gov). I am looking at an image of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko taken by Rosetta spacecraft's OSIRIS narrow-angle camera on 7 August 2014 and posted here (http://rosetta.jpl.nasa.gov/news/seen-rosetta-comet-surface-variations).

Close-Up With a Comet

I am reading this article Close-Up With a Comet here http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/08/15/2014/close-up-with-a-comet.html

Rosetta beams back best ever views of a comet

I am reading this article Rosetta beams back best ever views of a comet BY STEPHEN CLARK, on Spaceflight Now's website. Wow!

PHOTOS: Rosetta probe catches up with comet after 4-billion-mile trip

I am looking at these PHOTOS: Rosetta probe catches up with comet after 4-billion-mile trip at http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/photos-rosetta-probe-catches-up-with-comet-after-4-billion-mile-trip. Awesome photos!

How Europe's Rosetta Spacecraft Will Arrive at Comet Wednesday

I am reading this article How Europe's Rosetta Spacecraft Will Arrive at Comet Wednesday By Megan Gannon, News Editor, on Space.com. Wow!

Don't Get Too Excited About NASA's New Miracle Engine

I am reading this article Don't Get Too Excited About NASA's New Miracle Engine here http://space.io9.com/a-new-thruster-pushes-against-virtual-particles-or-1615361369/1615513781/+rtgonzalez. Did sound too good to be true I guess.

Lego Releases Female Scientists Set, May Appease 7-Year-Old Critic

I am reading this article Lego Releases Female Scientists Set, May Appease 7-Year-Old Critic by Bill Chappell on NPR's website. I am glad Lego did this.

Ancient Fossils May Be Found On The Moon

I am reading this article Ancient Fossils May Be Found On The Moon on the Inquisitr' website. Interesting . . .

NASA tested an impossible space engine and it somehow worked

I am reading this article NASA tested an impossible space engine and it somehow worked By Carl Franzen on Verge's website. This is the first time I recall reading about Cannae Drive.

NASA's New Spacecraft Will Have A Star Trek-Like Cockpit

I am reading this article NASA's New Spacecraft Will Have A Star Trek-Like Cockpi by Mark Strauss at http://io9.com/nasas-new-spacecraft-will-have-a-star-trek-like-cockpit-1613903846/+Mark-Strauss. Very interesting . . .

Comet-chasing space probe makes surprise discovery

I am reading this article Comet-chasing space probe makes surprise discovery By FRANK JORDANS on Yahoo's website. Interesting find by ESA Rosetta probe.

Scientists discover one of the most Earth-like planets yet

I am reading this article Scientists discover one of the most Earth-like planets yet Can Gliese 832c support life, or is it just a super-Venus? By Ellis Hamburger, on The Verge's website. Good work astronomers at the University of New South Wales . . .

Mysterious 'Magic Island' Unveiled as Saturn's Moon Warms

I am reading this article Mysterious 'Magic Island' Unveiled as Saturn's Moon Warms LiveScience.com By Becky Oskin, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. Interesting . . .

Russia's Popigai Meteor Crash Linked to Mass Extinction

I am reading this article Russia's Popigai Meteor Crash Linked to Mass Extinction LiveScience.com By Becky Oskin, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. Interesting . . .

World Cup in Space: Astronauts Play Cosmic Soccer on Space Station (Video)

I am looking at this video World Cup in Space: Astronauts Play Cosmic Soccer on Space Station (Video) SPACE.com By by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. Goal!!!!!!!

Experts cast doubt on Big Bang bolstering discovery AFP

I am reading this article Experts cast doubt on Big Bang bolstering discovery AFP By Jean-Louis Santini, on Yahoo's website. I did not see this coming . . .

‘Beast’ Asteroid, Passing Today, Added to List of Space Objects That Freaked Us Out

I am reading this article ‘Beast’ Asteroid, Passing Today, Added to List of Space Objects That Freaked Us Out By Lara Salahi, on Boston.com

Hubble's latest deep field imagery is the most colorful picture of the universe we've ever taken

I am reading this article Hubble's latest deep field imagery is the most colorful picture of the universe we've ever taken BY SEAN BUCKLEY (@SEANICCUS), on Yahoo's website. Awesome photo . . .

NASA to test giant Mars parachute on Earth

I am reading this article NASA to test giant Mars parachute on Earth By ALICIA CHANG on Yahoo's website. Always enjoy hearing about these tests.

U.S. files economic espionage charges against Chinese military hackers

I am reading this article U.S. files economic espionage charges against Chinese military hackers, on CBS NEWS's website. I heard this story on the news earlier today.

FRONTLINE - United States of Secrets

Part One – "The Program" (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/#part-one-%E2%80%93-the-program) Transcript (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/government-elections-politics/united-states-of-secrets/transcript-61/) Part Two – "Privacy Lost" (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/#part-two-%E2%80%93-privacy-lost)

New cameras to probe planets beyond our solar system (+video)

I a reading this article New cameras to probe planets beyond our solar system (+video) By Pete Spotts, Staff writer, on The Christian Scientist Monitor's website. Interesting news from the European Southern Observatory (http://www.eso.org/public/) and Gemini South Observatory (http://gemini.edu) . . .

NASA Asked How to Keep Space Station Going Without Russia

I am reading this article NASA Asked How to Keep Space Station Going Without Russia By Jonathan D. Salant on Yahoo's website. I would like know know where the ISS goes from here.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot Shrinks to Smallest Size Ever Seen (Video, Photos)

I am reading Jupiter's Great Red Spot Shrinks to Smallest Size Ever Seen (Video, Photos) By by Elizabeth Howell, SPACE.com Contributor, on Yahoo's website. Interesting . . .

National Astronomy Day

I went to this website (http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrodayform.html) on National Astronomy Day. The next day is 10 May 2014.

Our Sun Has a Sister The Atlantic By Megan Garber

I am reading this article Our Sun Has a Sister The Atlantic By Megan Garber on Yahoo's website. Interesting article about a star named HD 162826.

Fifty royal mummies unearthed in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Fifty royal mummies unearthed in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings BY Justin Scuiletti on PBS's website. I saw this story on the news as well. Fascinating . . .

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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 . . .

Astronomers ring in startling asteroid find

I am reading this article Astronomers ring in startling asteroid find on Yahoo's website.

Stunning Lightning Above Mideast Seen from Space (Photo)

I am reading this article on Yahoo's website. Interesting . . .

Mars Crater-Naming Campaign Sparks an International Blowup

I am reading this article Mars Crater-Naming Campaign Sparks an International Blowup BY ALAN BOYLE, on NBCNEWS's website. I like the Uwingu's Mars project.

American, two Russians back on Earth after half-year in space

I am reading this article American, two Russians back on Earth after half-year in space, on Yahoo's website. Welcome back Oleg Kotov and Sergei Ryazansky and Mike Hopkins.

Virginia statewide tornado drill Tuesday at 9:45 AM

I am reading this article Virginia statewide tornado drill Tuesday at 9:45 AM by Carrie Rose and Jake Burns, at WTVR's website (http://wtvr.com/2014/03/11/virginia-statewide-tornado-drill-tuesday-at-945-am/). I am preparing to do the drill at home.

'Cosmos' Recap: 7 Things We Learned in Last Night's Premiere

I am reading this article 'Cosmos' Recap: 7 Things We Learned in Last Night's Premiere by Megan Gannon, News Editor, on Yahoo's website.

Groundbreaking science show 'Cosmos' is back, on Fox, with host Neil deGrasse Tyson

I am reading this article Groundbreaking science show 'Cosmos' is back, on Fox, with host Neil deGrasse Tyson on NY Daily News's website. This show is awesome! I am looking at this website http://www.cosmosontv.com

NASA's Shuttle-Ferrying Jet Dismantled for Move to Space Center Houston

I am reading this article NASA's Shuttle-Ferrying Jet Dismantled for Move to Space Center Houston By By Robert Z. Pearlman, on Yahoo's webiste. Fitting reward for a famous 747's hard work.

Citizen Science Provides Valuable Data for Monitoring Global Night Sky Luminance

I am reading this article Citizen Science Provides Valuable Data for Monitoring Global Night Sky Luminance, on Nature's website.

Dark Sky Meter: Milky What?

I am reading this article Dark Sky Meter: Milky What? By Ian Vorster, on SciStarter's blog. Light pollution is a serious problem. This article touches on some of the problem that light pollution causes.

"Big Bang Theory" Star Mayim Bialik Encourages High School Girls to Pursue STEM During DeVry University’s National HerWorld® Month

I am reading this article "Big Bang Theory" Star Mayim Bialik Encourages High School Girls to Pursue STEM During DeVry University’s National HerWorld® Month (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-bang-theory-star-mayim-140000559.html;_ylt=A0LEVu4e7BVTRgoAsMRjmolQ;_ylu=X3oDMTBsa3ZzMnBvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--)on Yahoo's website. This is very important, scientists providing role models for students. This is where the next generation of scientists will come from obviously.

Water Found in Atmosphere of Nearby Alien Planet

I am reading this article Water Found in Atmosphere of Nearby Alien Planet By Megan Gannon, News Editor, on Space.com's website. Wow!

Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school in Austria

I am reading this article Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school in Austria on Yahoo's website. T

Huge Landslide Photographed in Alaska

I am reading this article Huge Landslide Photographed in Alaska By Laura Poppick, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. Wow, I would love to be able to see wonderful scenery like this commercial pilot photographed.

The 'People's Map of Mars': Name a Red Planet Crater for $5

I am reading this article The 'People's Map of Mars': Name a Red Planet Crater for $5 SPACE.com by Mike Wall, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. Wow, I am trying to think of a good name for a crater.

Watery Graveyard: Fossils Reveal 1st Evidence of Mass Marine Die-Offs

I am reading this article Watery Graveyard: Fossils Reveal 1st Evidence of Mass Marine Die-Offs By Laura Poppick, Staff Writer,on Yahoo's website. I find it interesting how much forensic techniques are being used in other sciences.

NASA cries planetary 'bonanza' with 715 new worlds

I am reading this article NASA cries planetary 'bonanza' with 715 new worlds By Kerry Sheridan, on Yahoo's website. Wow!

Verizon CEO says heavy broadband users should pay more for their service

I am reading this article Verizon CEO says heavy broadband users should pay more for their service By Zach Epstein, on Yahoo's website. I am reading Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam's comments in this article with great interest.

Dutch scientists flap to the future with 'insect' drone AFP

I am reading this article Dutch scientists flap to the future with 'insect' drone AFP By Jan Hennop on Yahoo's website.

Sun-dimming volcanoes partly explain global warming hiatus-study Reuters

I am reading this article Sun-dimming volcanoes partly explain global warming hiatus-study Reuters By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent on Yahoo's website. I am reading this article Volcanic contribution to decadal changes in tropospheric temperature Benjamin D. Santer, Céline Bonfils, Jeffrey F. Painter, Mark D. Zelinka, Carl Mears, Susan Solomon, Gavin A. Schmidt, John C. Fyfe, Jason N. S. Cole, Larissa Nazarenko, Karl E. Taylor & Frank J. Wentz on Nature Geoscience's website. This makes sense to me, less Sunlight reaching the ground on Earth offsetting the suspected increase in greenhouse gases.

NASA's Chandra Sees Runaway Pulsar Firing an Extraordinary Jet

I am reading this article NASA's Chandra Sees Runaway Pulsar Firing an Extraordinary Jet on NASA's website. According to this article "The X-ray jet in IGR J11014-6103 is the longest known in the Milky Way galaxy."

NASA Moon Dust Probe Beams Its 1st Lunar Photos to Earth

I am reading this article NASA Moon Dust Probe Beams Its 1st Lunar Photos to Earth on Yahoo's website. This photo is from The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer spacecraft.

Jet stream shift could prompt harsher winters: scientists

I am reading this article Jet stream shift could prompt harsher winters: scientists on Yahoo's website. I am not ready for colder and longer winters in the USA.

Nanomotors controlled inside living human cells for the first time

I am reading this article Nanomotors controlled inside living human cells for the first time By Dieter Bohn on The Verge;s website. Congratulations to these Scientists at Penn State University.

The Cosmos, Explained: Neil deGrasse Tyson On His New Series

I am reading this article The Cosmos, Explained: Neil deGrasse Tyson On His New Series Tyson will pick up where Carl Sagan left off, hosting a continuation of the "Cosmos" TV series By Douglas Main, on Popular Science's website. I liked Carl Sagan's Cosmos series and book. Glad to see it coming back in an updated form.

Breakthrough on Nuclear Fusion

I am reading this article on The Motley Fool's website. Sounds like good news from National Ignition Facility.

Pow! Fresh Crater on Mars Spotted by NASA Spacecraft (Photo)

I am reading this article Pow! Fresh Crater on Mars Spotted by NASA Spacecraft (Photo) SPACE.com By by Mike Wall, Senior Writer, on Yahoo's website. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter takes nice photos.

Jamie Hyneman on "Innovation, Explosions, and the Benefit of Adolescent Behavior"

I am watching Jamie Hyneman on "Innovation, Explosions, and the Benefit of Adolescent Behavior" BY JOEY FAMELI, Tested's website. "At this year's NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) symposium, Jamie gives a keynote speech about the surprising innovation and discoveries that can arise from experimenting with zany and farfetched ideas as he and Adam do on Mythbusters." http://www.tested.com/art/makers/459991-jamie-hyneman-innovation-explosions-and-benefit-adolescent-behavior/

Strange Saturn Vortex Swirls in Amazing NASA Photo

I am reading this article Strange Saturn Vortex Swirls in Amazing NASA Photo SPACE.com By by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website.

Black Holes Get Even Weirder with New Stephen Hawking Theory

I am reading this article Black Holes Get Even Weirder with New Stephen Hawking Theory LiveScience.com By Tia Ghose, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. I would like to read this paper after it is available to the public.

Black holes should be redefined, says Stephen Hawking in new paper

I am reading this article Black holes should be redefined, says Stephen Hawking in new paper By Adrianne Jeffries, on Yahoo's webiste. Trust him, he is a doctor.

Top Stories: A New Dolphin Species, Why Not to Fight a Fever, and Earth's Life Expectancy

I am reading this article Top Stories: A New Dolphin Species, Why Not to Fight a Fever, and Earth's Life Expectancy on Science's website. Wow, a new species of river dolphin was discovered in Brazil according to this article.

China's moon rover monitored with abnormity

I am reading this article China's moon rover monitored with abnormity on CCTV's website. Yutu seems to be doing okay otherwise.I read a list of chemicals it detected in another article.

Starry Night: The Seven Sisters Shine Brilliantly in New Pleiades Photo

I am reading this article Starry Night: The Seven Sisters Shine Brilliantly in New Pleiades Photo SPACE.com By by Nina Sen, SPACE.com Contributor, on Yahoo's website. Good astrophotography here.

Water Found on Dwarf Planet Ceres, May Erupt from Ice Volcanoes

I am reading this article Water Found on Dwarf Planet Ceres, May Erupt from Ice Volcanoes SPACE.com By By Tanya Lewis, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. Good work scientists using European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and detecting evidence of water on Ceres.

Exploding Star: New Supernova Discovery Is Closest in Years

I am reading this article Exploding Star: New Supernova Discovery Is Closest in Years SPACE.com By by Megan Gannon, News Editor, on Yahoo's website. Good work students at the University College of London, for locating this object in the night sky.

Scientists search for understanding of dark matter in deep underground lab

I am reading this article Scientists search for understanding of dark matter in deep underground lab, PBS's website. This mystery is so interesting.

Scientists Wake Up Space Probe Rosetta Scientists discover the fate of a spacecraft emerging from a two-and-a-half year slumber

I am reading this article Scientists Wake Up Space Probe Rosetta Scientists discover the fate of a spacecraft emerging from a two-and-a-half year slumber By Eliana Dockterman @edockterman, on Times website. I am looking forward to reading about the probe's data on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Extreme El Niños Could Hit Twice As Often

I am reading this article Extreme El Niños Could Hit Twice As Often By Becky Oskin, Staff Writer, on livescience's website.

Alarm call set to wake comet probe AFP

I am reading this article Alarm call set to wake comet probe AFP By Richard Ingham, on Yahoo's website. Hope this works out okay.

Target: Hacking hit up to 110 million customers

I am reading this article Target: Hacking hit up to 110 million customers By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney, on CNN's website. Sounds really bad.

Target Pretends Losses From Hackers Don't Count

I am reading this article Target Pretends Losses From Hackers Don't Count By Jonathan Weil on Bloomberg's website. Oh my . . .

Reading creates changes in your brain — and that's a problem for neuroscience

I am reading this article Reading creates changes in your brain — and that's a problem for neuroscience by Maggie Koerth-Baker, on WIRED's website. This is the first I have heard of the idea of a "resting state" of the brain.

Can Antibiotics User Fees Force Down Drug Mis-Use and Overuse?

I am reading this article Can Antibiotics User Fees Force Down Drug Mis-Use and Overuse? By Maryn McKenna, on WIRED's website. This issue concerns me a great deal.

Sun Unleashes 1st Major Solar Flare of 2014 (Video)

I am reading this article Sun Unleashes 1st Major Solar Flare of 2014 (Video)SPACE.com by Tariq Malik, Managing Editor, on Yahoo's website. According to this article a "X1.2-class solar event" came from this region AR1944 yesterday.

Wow! Hubble Snaps Super-Deep View of Universe (Photos)

I am reading this article Wow! Hubble Snaps Super-Deep View of Universe (Photos)SPACE.com by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. Photos center on Abell 2744 according to this article.

‘Don’t Wear Black’: The Poisoner’s Handbook on PBS

I am reading this post ‘Don’t Wear Black’: The Poisoner’s Handbook on PBS By Deborah Blum, on WIRED's website. I watched about 1/2 of the show on American Experience last night. I enjoyed it. Nice history lesson on Prohibition. Did not know some people drank denatured alcohol, smoke, at bootleg places. Did not know radium enjoyed such a fad that people wanted to be exposed to it. I heard the same thing about mummy dust.

Fairphone

I saw a story about Fairphone on euromaxx. I like this idea of using less "conflict" materials in smartphone and other electronic devices. I went to http://www.fairphone.com/ to get more information on the smartphone.

China's Moon Rover and Lander Spotted by NASA Spacecraft (Photos)

I am reading this article China's Moon Rover and Lander Spotted by NASA Spacecraft (Photos) SPACE.com by Leonard David, SPACE.com's Space Insider Columnist, on Yahoo's website. Chang'e 3 was spotted on the Luna surface, wow.

Jupiter Shines All Night Long Sunday: How to See It

I am reading this article Jupiter Shines All Night Long Sunday: How to See It SPACE.com by Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education, on Yahoo's website. It is cloudy right now. I can not see Jupiter.

Extreme Cold Delays Orbital Sciences' 1st Cargo Launch to Space Station

I am reading this article Extreme Cold Delays Orbital Sciences' 1st Cargo Launch to Space Station SPACE.com By by Tariq Malik, Managing Editor, on Yahoo's website. According to this article the Cygnus cargo ship and Antares rocket may launch after 7 January 2014 from Virginia USA.

Strange Quarks and Muons, Oh My! Nature's Tiniest Particles Dissected (Infographic)

I am reading this article Strange Quarks and Muons, Oh My! Nature's Tiniest Particles Dissected (Infographic)by Karl Tate, LiveScience Infographic Artist, on LiveScience's website. Short introduction to quarks, leptons and bosons.

Quirky Quarks: 'Charming' Particle Mixes with Bizarre Cousin

I am reading this article Quirky Quarks: 'Charming' Particle Mixes with Bizarre Cousin By Jesse Emspak, LiveScience Contributor, on LiveScience's website. Interesting introduction to the "charged-parity violation" and charm quarks. The question of why there is not more anti-matter in the universe is interesting. According to this article Strange Quarks and Muons, Oh My! Nature's Tiniest Particles Dissected (Infographic) by Karl Tate, The Standard Model is incomplete and does not explain things like dark matter or dark energy either.

Hackers post account info of 4.6 million Snapchat users: report

I am reading this article Hackers post account info of 4.6 million Snapchat users: report, on Yahoo's website. Hackers seem to have been busy in 2013. I have not used Snapchat yet.

11 Must-See Skywatching Events in 2014

I am reading this article 11 Must-See Skywatching Events in 2014 By by Joe Rao, SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist, on Yahoo's website. I like meteor showers and eclipses. Looking froward to see some of both in 2014.

Secret to Ancient Roman Sundial Revealed in 3D Simulations

I am reading this article Secret to Ancient Roman Sundial Revealed in 3D Simulations LiveScience.com By by Megan Gannon, News Editor, on Yahoo's website. I like this use of computers. And I can imagine the possible errors when calculating the positions of the stars as seen from a specific location on Earth several years in the past.

Snowflakes as you've never seen them before

I am reading this article Snowflakes as you've never seen them before By Meghan DeMaria, on Yahoo's website. Beautiful photos.

1 Billion PCs At Risk As Windows Error Reporting Sends Reports In Clear

I am reading this article 1 Billion PCs At Risk As Windows Error Reporting Sends Reports In Clear. Not sending in any Windows Error reports any time soon after reading this article.

Scientists discover enormous aquifer under Greenland Ice Sheet

I am reading this article Scientists discover enormous aquifer under Greenland Ice Sheet on Yahoo's website. Very interesting.

10 Coolest Archaeology Discoveries of 2013

I am reading this article 10 Coolest Archaeology Discoveries of 2013 on Yahoo's website. I like to see the evidence of Stonehenge being an ancient hunting ground.

Big Space Missions to Watch in 2014

I am reading this article Big Space Missions to Watch in 2014 SPACE.com By by Miriam Kramer, Staff Writer, on Yahoo's website. Interesting things to look forward to in 2014.