Feb 27, 2006

With the discovery of certain resources on the moon, humanity is on the verge of escaping its earthen cradle and settling on its lunar neighbor. But should our species build a “genetic black box” in order to preserve life on Earth against uncertain catastophes? (Astrobiology Magazine) if we have a laboratory where we can maintain a DNA bank and a...

Feb 25, 2006

Apparently a reader of Answers in Genesis thought that wasn’t the case and wrote a letter to AiG about their displeasure of them “blurring the line.” (Letter sent to AiG) Science can neither prove, nor disprove the ultimate quest of faith: a personal relationship and understanding of god. After all, the ultimate expression of faith is that it...

Feb 20, 2006

Despite the fact that science fiction shows usually cast space doctors as a main character, it is ironic that we are only now seriously considering “casting a role” for one within our solar travels. (Universe Today) If humans are going to be spending longer periods in space, on the Moon, or even on Mars, it’s just a matter of time before...

Feb 20, 2006

It looks as if the United States and its southern neighbor Mexico are about to partner in order to build a massive telescope ontop of a volcano. Although Mexico is grateful for the financial partnership, they do not appreciate the source of funding. (Red Orbit) [T]he fact that most of the U.S. funding comes from the Defense Department has worried some Mexicans...

Feb 20, 2006

Who ever said that building an elevator to the stars was impossible? It seems that one company is envisioning just that–and putting those plans into practice. (Spaceref.com) LiftPort Group, the space elevator companies, today announced that it has successfully completed its second round of preliminary tests of its high altitude platform and robotic...

Feb 13, 2006

According to a poll by Zogby International, residents of Ohio favor teaching the weaknesses and strengths of evolution. (Evolution News) “Ohioans want Darwin’s theory of evolution fully and completely presented, including the theory’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Robert Crowther, director of communications for Discovery Institute,...

Feb 13, 2006

A new star system in infancy may give birth to planetary systems orbiting in the opposite directions. According to present theories, worlds usually orbit stars in the same direction, although this new find may shatter former perceptions. (Spaceref.com) “This is the first time anyone has seen anything like this, and it means that the process of forming...

Feb 10, 2006

Although seen by many as hazardous rocks orbiting our star system, asteroids may be more profitable than most people think. (Space.com) Spectroscopic studies suggest, and ‘ground-truth’ chemical assays of meteorites confirm, that a wide range of resources are present in asteroids and comets, including nickel-iron metal, silicate minerals,...