Posted in Other, Science!, tagged atoms, awesome, human body, iain banks, illness, Motivation, neil degrasse tyson, physics, science, stars, Thoughts on June 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Now might be a good time to spend a little time with everyone’s favorite physicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, as he revisits the origins of the atoms that make up the human body.
From stars we came and to the stars we must return.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Where Our Atoms Came From
Posted in Likes, Science!, tagged awesome, beauty, Chris Hadfield, creativity, home, inspiration, ISS, space, wonder on May 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
David Bowie’s Space Oddity, as sung by Commander Chris Hadfield on the International Space Station.
Hadfield is returning to Earth today after five months of service in space. Thank you, Commander.
May 13, 2013 Update: Permission to post this version of Bowie’s song was granted for one year. Sadly, that year ends today, but it was great to see.
November 4, 2014 Update: After some legal finagling a new agreement has been reached. It’s back!
Posted in Science!, tagged aliens, awesome, dna, evolution, history, inspiration, science on March 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Since I’m on an NPR science kick… this article provides a fascinating glimpse of our dual genetic past… and perhaps future?
What Happened When Humans Met An Alien Intelligence? Sex Happened : Krulwich Wonders… : NPR
… most humans on Earth, especially if they descend from Europe and most of Asia, carry about 1 to 4 percent Neanderthal DNA in their cells. Proportions will vary. British comedian Eddie Izzard, discovered he’s 2.8 percent Neanderthal. You don’t carry Neanderthal DNA unless someone up your family tree coupled with one.
So that’s our proof: that our first encounter with an intelligent alien led to … umm, well … more.
Posted in Funny, Science!, tagged facepalm, inspiration, NPR, science, Thoughts on March 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
To Make Mice Smarter, Add A Few Human Brain Cells
… because there’s absolutely no way that can go wrong;)
