Grant Jacobs • Nov 11, 2021 •
“We have a kind of handwriting on the wall” Carl Sagan says from 36 years ago. His message from the past that rings so close to our talks today. Sagan gives a nice explanation of the Greenhouse Effect, even if I worry it goes over the head of most US senators. I swear that’s a younger Al Gore taking it all … Read More
Ken Perrott • Apr 29, 2015 •
Ken Perrott • Dec 04, 2014 •
If you haven’t watch it yet this video, Wanderers, is a must. And it is well worth watching full screen. It’s a science-inspired short film imagining human exploration of our solar system. The voice-over is very recognisable – Carl Sagan reading from Pale Blue Dot. This is what Phil Plait said about the film: “This is one … … Continue reading … Read More
Michael Edmonds • Jul 13, 2012 •
I came across this fascinating clip by accident on Youtube. I had no idea that Alan Alda had such an interest in science. Read More
Grant Jacobs • Nov 11, 2011 •
I’m a little late for Carl Sagan Day* over in my part of our pale blue dot, but nevertheless let me share a video celebrating it: [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03lPcUzGa-w[/embed] I’ve chosen one of the less viewed of the many videos of this, one with images less focusing on either wars or religion. An older post … Read More
Elf Eldridge • Nov 09, 2011 •
Finally getting around to reading Carl Sagan’s magnificent book, ‘Cosmos’, has had the rather wonderful effect of helping re-focus my attention from the worrying political ranting that goes hand-in-hand with every election, and turn once again my attention to the stars. I find it quite amazing just how distracting society and life down here can be, and the wonderful clarity … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Sep 12, 2011 •
UPDATE: We’re on youtube! See bottom of post for embedded goodness 🙂 Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first ever official TOSP episode. Each week, your hosts, Scibloggers Elf Eldridge (Just So Science) and aimee whitcroft (misc.ience), will be bringing you 20-30 minutes of some of the amazing science-related interestingness across which we came in the preceding … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Jun 20, 2011 •
I think we can all agree that NASA is pretty awesome*. Additionally to their being involved in brilliant things like shuttles (well…), space stations, rockets, telescopes and other goodness, their engagement with the public (viz. other earthlings) is not bad at all. They have a website, photo galleries to make one … Read More
Michael Edmonds • Dec 17, 2010 •
Symphony of Science puts quotes from various well known scientists and science communicators to music. I find the result utterly enthralling and a brilliant initiative to communicate concepts in science. The latest, wave of reason is below: What do you think? … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jul 12, 2010 •
All the reports from the inquiries into the climategate issue are worth reading. It is the nature of thoughtful inquiries that not only are problems identified, claims checked and unjustified accusations refuted. There are also usually some suggestions for improvements. I think the attention that has been paid to issues like peer review, importance of [...] … Read More