Gizmos and Gadgets a Plenty?

Since today’s earlier post was quite the doozy, I wanted to start the morning with something a little lighter for you, oh reader.

In concurrence with the unveiling of the new iPad yesterday, Space.com this article revealing that while no iPad has ventured into space yet, they would certainly be appreciated.

That’s not to say that some pretty cool things haven’t ventured into space. Take a look:

Don’t forget the iPhone 4!

Packing limitations are standard when traveling into space. On a manned mission to Mars, the crew will need to bring everything they will need for the entire journey all at once. Food, water, clothes, research materials, etc. This brings us to our….

Question of the Day:
What would you absolutely want bring with you into space, or even to an analog habitat?


I’ll reveal my answer  in tomorrow’s post!

We Are Made of Star Dust

I am trying to limit the number of daily posts so that I don’t overwhelm readers, and also so that I don’t run out of ideas! However, since inspiration and passion are important tenants of this blog, I must share this video.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson is gifted with an eloquence that I admire and strive to attain. He is currently the world’s most recognizable astrophysicist. Perhaps you have seen his meme or presence in pop culture? Along with Bill Nye (the Science Guy), Dr. Tyson is a commendable and entertaining science communicator. I will discuss the importance of scientific dialogue in subsequent posts, but spoiler alert: it’s vital.