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Google Logo Today

Elaine — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:24:51 +0000

Celebrating discovery of water on the moon

The Google Logo today celebrates discovery of water on the moon, which was announced yesterday.

Martian Landscapes

Elaine — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:44:17 +0000

Today, the Big Picture presents Martian landscapes from the HiRise (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) camera.

Lightning

Elaine — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:22:03 +0000

The Big Picture at Boston.com does a photo-essay on lightning which is a little too topical for me, considering the number of violent storms we have had recently.

Jockey Posture

Elaine — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:30:54 +0000

Not Exactly Rocket Science explains how the modern jockey posture makes things easier for horses and speeds up races.

Apollo 11

Elaine — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:24:01 +0000

The Big Picture presents another of its fabulous photo-essays in Remembering Apollo 11 – The Big Picture – Boston.com.

T. Rex

Elaine — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:44:14 +0000

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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Elaine — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:30:10 +0000

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I went to the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park with a friend today. I could have spent a lot more time, if we hadn’t left dogs at home in crates. I was pleased that allowed photography inside, even with a flash in most areas. I loved this restoration, which looks more like modern art than a fossile.

Effect Measure

Elaine — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:42:45 +0000

Effect Measure, at ScienceBlogs, has some well-written posts about Swine Flu. Remember to wash your hands.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Elaine — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:44:33 +0000

In celebration, Astronomy Picture of the Day show a photo of The Heart Nebula.

Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin

Elaine — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:21:16 +0000

Google is celebrating Charles Darwin’s birthday today with this logo and a pointer to some links about him.