We only have one more Space Shuttle launch before the most complex piece of machinery built by humans ends its lifespan. In this interesting video, a couple of NASA engineers describe what goes in to the launches using the high speed technical cameras used to analyze each launch.
National Geographic posted some of their favorite astronomic and physics related images taken this year. The shot above of an Annular Eclipse, or one in which the moon doesn’t completely cover the sun, is beautiful. I love the way the contrails of the jet cause the light to refract around the moon. More after the jump.
One of the most expensive aspects of long distance space travel is getting back. This is especially true with any plans on flying to Mars. It would cost exorbitant amounts of money to launch enough fuel with the astronauts for them to turn around and come back. The answer to this problem say some scientists is to just send our next generation of pioneers on one way trips to the big red planet.
I remember when I was growing up how prevalent science was in the classroom. I specifically remember Carl Sagan being that presence. My teachers always played his videos as a means of easily explaining incredibly complex scientific concepts. Well yesterday was Carl’s birthday and if he were still alive he would have turned 76. Happy Birthday Carl. We really miss you.
Nasa’s collection of illustrations depicting futuristic space colonies is incredible. All these are from the Ames research center, and were commissioned in the 70′s. Unfortunately for me, I don’t think a space society would have much need for artists, unless you were a national treasure or something. I guess I could be some futuristic version of a trash collector. Pick me NASA! Check out some cool images after the jump…
Let’s all have a meat machine dance party!
Shredder wants you for the foot.
Whoa, some weird cows.
Awesome People Hanging Out Together.
Great short on Winterhouse.
All it took was 6.24 seconds.
America looks like a shark or something.
Amazing Iron & Wine poster by Landland.
You missed the top. “Oh ah!“
Those fine fellas over at The Post Family have a fresh new redesign!
I’m a pretty big fan of this beautiful typeface called Helmut.
We’re getting closer and closer to terminator days.
No one wants to be that bored couple.
You don’t need more closet space. You just need Magritte Hangers.
What can I say? I’m a glass half full kinda guy.
The White House flickr stream is pretty neat.
It’s been a long time since someone has actually yelled, “stop the presses!”.
Lamebook.com has officially released an iPhone App.
I used to have an airedale, he couldn’t do this.
The world’s smallest horse, no you can’t ride it.
Please let this be the new Lil Wayne cover.
Connecting science and art.
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