One of the hallmarks of good science is reproducibility. We know that theories are correct in large part because the results they predict are not only observed once, but observed repeatedly under similar circumstances by different people.
This is why this recent article from the BBC is so interesting. It isn’t the first time [...]

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Talk about the re-classification of Pluto from a planet to a new type of celestial body (first dwarf planet, then plutoid) has died down of late. But according to this article from the Telegraph, several “leading astronomers”, including Dr. David Morrison from NASA, believe that Pluto deserves to retain its planetary status.
They claim that [...]

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I recently read an article on the BBC’s website about “flat-earthers”, i.e. people who believe that the Earth is flat. The article investigates why people with access to so much knowledge to the contrary can actively believe that the Earth is flat. Among other things, they believe that the moon landings were faked, [...]

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NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD):

Living so close to the city, I rarely have the opportunity to look up and see a night sky as vibrant as the one captured in this photo. The picture reminds me of one time where I spent the night at a friend’s farm. It wasn’t quite [...]

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Now on the BBC
I can’t help but think that whoever wrote this article had their tongue firmly planted in their cheek. It’s the picture captions that really do it for me. “A flying saucer” succinctly describes a very obviously computer-rendered scene (including the obligatory Photoshop lens flare), and “UFO over house” underscores a picture of [...]

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1037471/Apollo-14-astronaut-claims-aliens-HAVE-contact–covered-60-years.html
And not only have they made contact, this has been going on for at least the past 60 years! They have been consorting with various governments who have conspired to keep it a secret for this long. But now, the word is out. Unbelievable, you say? Well, I have proof. Hard evidence. I have… wait, [...]

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You might have noticed that the names of two new authors have recently appeared on our side bar; this is because we have (surprise) two new authors!  I’d like to welcome Dulcinea and Bryan to the Lintbox community.
Also, and so this post isn’t completely devoid of science, here’s NASA’s APOD:

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Take a very good look at this picture…

What you’re looking at is the Phoenix Lander, parachute deployed, descending to the surface of Mars as observed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. I ask that you take a good look because, in case it weren’t already obvious, this is without a doubt the most breathtaking and [...]

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You can find more pictures at the Phoenix Mission gallery here.

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We here at Lintbox have been enjoying the NASAtv live feed hoping that all goes well with the Arizona Phoenix Mission and its landing on the surface of Mars. Well, we haven’t been disappointed! The landing has been successful, and for what it’s worth, we now have a shiny new laboratory on Mars!
I’d [...]

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