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 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Astronomy'
Is it dark in here?


Mitchell Gerskup @ August 30th, 2008 - No Comments
Planet or Plutoid: Who Really Cares?


Mitchell Gerskup @ August 10th, 2008 - No Comments
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 [...]
Sheer Lunacy


Mitchell Gerskup @ August 4th, 2008 - 3 Comments
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, [...]
Northern Ontario


Mitchell Gerskup @ July 29th, 2008 - No Comments
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 [...]
More Alien Nuttery


Kyle @ July 28th, 2008 - No Comments
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 [...]
Aliens Have Made Contact


Kyle @ July 26th, 2008 - 4 Comments
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, [...]
Welcome!


Mitchell Gerskup @ July 9th, 2008 - 1 Comment
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:
More Phoenix Excitement


Paul @ May 26th, 2008 - No Comments
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 [...]
From Mars, with Love


Paul @ May 25th, 2008 - No Comments
You can find more pictures at the Phoenix Mission gallery here.
The Phoenix has Landed!


Paul @ May 25th, 2008 - No Comments
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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