How powerful is a national focus on science, even one that started (And alas, may have ended) decades ago?
[A] generation of Americans born in the late 20th century who were inspired by and learned the lessons of Apollo invested their funds and ingenuity in what is becoming a new space age ...
Cutting edge aerospace remains the one science and engineering sector of heavy design and manufacture where we unambiguously lead the world. At least for
now.
- Speaking of space, one determined researcher aims to settle the biggest question of all: Are We Alone?
- Beautiful images from nature: Kelvin-Helmholtz wave in clouds; from our friends at the Panda's Thumb.
- Who coulda predicted that science literacy and standard of living might be inversely linked? Anyone ... anyone ... anyone ...
- Halle-freakin-lujah!
Just a week after repealing a policy requiring an environmental assessment of Marcellus Shale gas well permit proposals in state parks, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced it is suspending and reconsidering key air pollution controls governing the drilling industry.
Predict goal post hyperdrive, misrepresentation, and terrorist fear mongering, anything to keep our energy policy in the mid 20th century.