Follow-up post
As I worked through parts of my Saturday and very early Sunday morning–I realized that I that I don’t know the answer. I respectfully refer you to the following link:...
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Without doubt researching astrobiological and science-based literature (while coming to a definition for life) and attempting a readable work might have turned into a tall tale. What makes defining...
View ArticleMars & Methane
Current data documenting the absence of Martian methane does not constitute an absence of microbes on Mars. It seems trivial to say, but the finding adds meaning to our present existence. So, it should...
View ArticleOf Gravity, Physics, Astronauts and the Movies (spoiler?)
Opening this week is the movie-Gravity. I happen to stumble upon the NY Times review after seeing the trailer for the film. Much to my surprise, the review came away somewhat glowing except for the a...
View ArticleFall Book Review—Part I: Frontiers of Astrobiology
I have been reading a book called Frontiers of Astrobiology. The book is published by Cambridge University Press (2012). The editors are Dr. Chris Impey, Dr. Jonathan Lunine and Reverend Father Jose...
View ArticleFall Book Review II—Elaboration upon Frontiers of Astrobiology (chapter 13)
Post based upon an elaboration of a chapter in the book: Frontiers of Astrobiology, (Characterizing Exoplanet Atmospheres, chapter 13 author—Giovanna Tinnetti) [Drs. Impey, Lunine & Funes –editors...
View ArticleMartian Moons—short note
About two years ago, the Russian republic launched an ambitious probe that never achieved its stated goal—landing on the Martian moon, Phobos. The general public may not readily recall mission, but if...
View ArticleMad Art Lab | Sagan Day 2013 – We All Live on a Tiny Blue Dot
Mad Art Lab | Sagan Day 2013 – We All Live on a Tiny Blue Dot. The link above was sent to me from COSMOQuest.org —follow it. It is beautiful! Correction added to blog–the following link might work...
View ArticleWith Gratitude and Inspiration!
Because you have chosen to read my blog, I am humbled and thankful. I will continue to write and find much enlightenment from all of you! I thought I would post the image to illustrate how inspired I...
View ArticleMission to Mars Project
The project has garnished quite a few applicants. The co-founder estimates that its total cost will be 6 billion U.S. dollars. The concept is interesting and is centered around ‘reality tv’ being the...
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