Exposed Bedrock on the Red Planet's Hale Crater

Exposed Bedrock on the Red Planet's Hale Crater - This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Hale Crater, a large impact crater.

Black Hole Bounty Captured in the Center of the Milky Way

Black Hole Bounty Captured in the Center of the Milky Way -

Excellent article! 🧐👍

Excellent article! 🧐👍 - The flaw in boomer leadership.

Our Sputtering Sun

Our Sputtering Sun - An active region rotated into view and sputtered with numerous small flares and towering magnetic field lines that stretched out many times the diameter of Earth.

I suppose it isn't very useful to mention that I'm an INFJ type personality (Myers-Briggs) and among a very slight 1% of the global population, but I think it's useful to note that one of the greatest strengths of the healthy INFJ is their ability to forecast future events with only a small amount of sensory data. Having said that, I notice things that many people may not notice until later (sometimes, too late, in fact). Perhaps, the reason that things don't go according to plan is that so many people are short-sighted. While it may be true that we don't know what will happen in the future, there is little doubt that the future will become the present and, eventually, the past. For that reason alone, it isn't very wise to 'sell the cow for a handful of beans when you can keep the cow and sell the milk perpetually'. Patience is a virtue, as is strategic, long-term planning. Maybe it is time that people disconnect themselves from the habits of instant gratification. What may benefit one in the short term may wind up costing them dearly in the long term. It may also end up costing our nation (and the planet) dearly, as well. ;)

I suppose it isn't very useful to mention that I'm an INFJ type personality (Myers-Briggs) and among a very slight 1% of the global population, but I think it's useful to note that one of the greatest strengths of the healthy INFJ is their ability to forecast future events with only a small amount of sensory data. Having said that, I notice things that many people may not notice until later (sometimes, too late, in fact). Perhaps, the reason that things don't go according to plan is that so many people are short-sighted. While it may be true that we don't know what will happen in the future, there is little doubt that the future will become the present and, eventually, the past. For that reason alone, it isn't very wise to 'sell the cow for a handful of beans when you can keep the cow and sell the milk perpetually'. Patience is a virtue, as is strategic, long-term planning. Maybe it is time that people disconnect themselves from the habits of instant gratification. What may benefit one in the short term may wind up costing them dearly in the long term. It may also end up costing our nation (and the planet) dearly, as well. ;) - American executives are betting that the president is good for business. Not in the long run

“Don’t judge a book by its Cover...”

“Don’t judge a book by its Cover...” - “I like the fact I'm middle aged, have a professional job and am surrounded by un-tattooed people, that I confound that image and not with pretty safe tattoos.”

Awesome content! 😊👍

Awesome content! 😊👍 - Logic.”) Although this distinction between broadly “theological” and broadly “scientific” thinking may not map directly onto the modern schism between “Continental” and “Analytic” philosophy, a comparison still seems highly relevant.

Hubble’s Galaxy Cluster Cornucopia

Hubble’s Galaxy Cluster Cornucopia - The swirling spiral to the lower left of the frame is far from the most interesting spectacle here — behind it sits a galaxy cluster.

Going Forward

Going Forward - This close-up image is of a 2-inch-deep hole produced using a new drilling technique for NASA's Curiosity rover. The hole is about 0.6 inches (1.6 centimeters) in diameter. This image was taken by Curiosity's Mast Camera (Mastcam) on Sol 2057.

LIFTOFF!

LIFTOFF! - The GRACE Follow-On spacecraft launched onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

GRACE-FO Launches to Provide a Unique View of Earth’s Climate

GRACE-FO Launches to Provide a Unique View of Earth’s Climate - (GRACE-FO) mission launched onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California

Orbital ATK Antares Rocket Lifts Off on Resupply Mission to the International Space Station

Orbital ATK Antares Rocket Lifts Off on Resupply Mission to the International Space Station - The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Cygnus will deliver approximately 7,400 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the International Space Station....

Antares Rocket Set to Launch NASA Science to the International Space Station

Antares Rocket Set to Launch NASA Science to the International Space Station - The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen at launch Pad-0A, Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Liftoff is currently targeted for 4:39 a.m. Eastern on Monday, May 21.

A truly compassionate individual. I am speechless! 😥

A truly compassionate individual. I am speechless! 😥 - The Houston Texans player reached out in response to Friday's mass shooting at Sante Fe High School.

Orbital ATK Rocket Rolls Out for May 21 Launch

Orbital ATK Rocket Rolls Out for May 21 Launch - An Orbital ATK rocket rolls out to launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on May 17, 2018, in advance of a May 21 launch from Wallops Island, VA. The Antares will launch a Cygnus spacecraft on a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

Hubble Catches a Spiral Galaxy in Disguise

Hubble Catches a Spiral Galaxy in Disguise - NGC 1032 cleaves the quiet darkness of space in two in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

An Amazing View

An Amazing View - Astronaut Ricky Arnold took this selfie during the May 16, 2018, spacewalk.

There's nothing like PTO on your Birthday! :D

There's nothing like PTO on your Birthday! :D -

While I don't care much for the title of this article, it is very much a well-written one... I have nothing against patriotism when it is an indication of being proud of one's heritage (which, to be honest and much like having blue eyes or red hair, are things people don't aspire to but, rather, have acquired by chance and geographical 'fate'), but I am not at all a fan of nationalism. Nationalism is ridiculous for the simple facts that, as mentioned before, it is a matter of chance and also because we all share this Earth - one created without borders and boundaries - and should not look for more reasons to set ourselves above or apart from other humans on the planet. This, I believe, will become much clearer (if it hasn't already) to people as transportation, communications, technology and other advances in human intelligence become more pervasive and finely developed. Ideally, we should be working together to make this world a batter place; Something that cannot happen when we look for more reasons to divide ourselves. It is especially troubling when what has historically passed for patriotism starts turning into something a lot more like nationalism. This seems to be a facet of the effects of Conservatism and the antithesis of efforts by Progressives. Maybe it is a good time to take another look at this thing we like to call 'patriotism'. ;)

While I don't care much for the title of this article, it is very much a well-written one... I have nothing against patriotism when it is an indication of being proud of one's heritage (which, to be honest and much like having blue eyes or red hair, are things people don't aspire to but, rather, have acquired by chance and geographical 'fate'), but I am not at all a fan of nationalism. Nationalism is ridiculous for the simple facts that, as mentioned before, it is a matter of chance and also because we all share this Earth - one created without borders and boundaries - and should not look for more reasons to set ourselves above or apart from other humans on the planet. This, I believe, will become much clearer (if it hasn't already) to people as transportation, communications, technology and other advances in human intelligence become more pervasive and finely developed. Ideally, we should be working together to make this world a batter place; Something that cannot happen when we look for more reasons to divide ourselves. It is especially troubling when what has historically passed for patriotism starts turning into something a lot more like nationalism. This seems to be a facet of the effects of Conservatism and the antithesis of efforts by Progressives. Maybe it is a good time to take another look at this thing we like to call 'patriotism'. ;) - Patriotism is the organising passion of modern political life in the United States yet its vitality defies obvious explanation. The country has no national education system. There’s neither compulsory military nor civil service. No government agen...

I am neither a Communist nor a Capitalist, since I believe that the ideal system for successful human life (for all people) consists of a balanced measure of both these things...Communism and Capitalism, given that Capitalism has become little more than 'white-collar crime and hedonism' and Communism is, largely, a path to creating a vacuum of leadership often and soon inhabited by dictators. I am also neither a Conservative nor a Liberal, since I believe that, for the most part, Conservatives are trying to capture the past in a sustained moment or 'stop time' (an impossibility - since life is dynamic by nature) and Liberals are often uninterested in personal responsibility (often, a mask for hedonism, as well) and the rule of law (sound ethics - something thrown under the bus a long time ago) since the lack of ethical debate has stifled our ability to dynamically update legal system - and 'religion' (something of a Conservative effect, as well). I am a thinking man - a philosopher - a Progressive. After all, if we are not making progress (for example, being stuck in an endless standoff between two failing systems - Capitalism and Communism) then what, in fact, are we doing? I suspect we are doing nothing of value and nothing that will result in effective change. Having said this, here is an article that I would suggest everyone read - despite the brainwashing people in the West may have received in a Capitalist, Conservative classroom and while tempering themselves...if they are prone to radical Liberalism. There are good things here - truths that cannot be denied. However, there is still the fact that this is not the answer to all things - it is merely an important part of the discussion that can, in my opinion, lead to more effective, progressive change. What do we lose by reading? Who knows, we may even have an epiphany! ;)

I am neither a Communist nor a Capitalist, since I believe that the ideal system for successful human life (for all people) consists of a balanced measure of both these things...Communism and Capitalism, given that Capitalism has become little more than 'white-collar crime and hedonism' and Communism is, largely, a path to creating a vacuum of leadership often and soon inhabited by dictators. I am also neither a Conservative nor a Liberal, since I believe that, for the most part, Conservatives are trying to capture the past in a sustained moment or 'stop time' (an impossibility - since life is dynamic by nature) and Liberals are often uninterested in personal responsibility (often, a mask for hedonism, as well) and the rule of law (sound ethics - something thrown under the bus a long time ago) since the lack of ethical debate has stifled our ability to dynamically update legal system - and 'religion' (something of a Conservative effect, as well). I am a thinking man - a philosopher - a Progressive. After all, if we are not making progress (for example, being stuck in an endless standoff between two failing systems - Capitalism and Communism) then what, in fact, are we doing? I suspect we are doing nothing of value and nothing that will result in effective change. Having said this, here is an article that I would suggest everyone read - despite the brainwashing people in the West may have received in a Capitalist, Conservative classroom and while tempering themselves...if they are prone to radical Liberalism. There are good things here - truths that cannot be denied. However, there is still the fact that this is not the answer to all things - it is merely an important part of the discussion that can, in my opinion, lead to more effective, progressive change. What do we lose by reading? Who knows, we may even have an epiphany! ;) - Social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo embody his critical spirit.

Celebrating another year of physical life...but there is so much more to life than that! 🧠 Thanks for the kind words and good wishes! 🤟😊🤙

Celebrating another year of physical life...but there is so much more to life than that! 🧠 Thanks for the kind words and good wishes! 🤟😊🤙 - Neuroscience gives us invaluable, wondrous knowledge about the brain – including an awareness of its limitations

Blue Waters

Blue Waters - This image of the southern Greenland town of Narsaq was taken during an Operation IceBridge flight on Apr. 26, 2018.

Here's great way to save some cash while browsing and shopping online. It not only saves you money but also rewards you for your purchases... ;)

Here's great way to save some cash while browsing and shopping online. It not only saves you money but also rewards you for your purchases... ;) - Honey is a browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout with a single click.

A Sunny Day

A Sunny Day - Each and every day NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) observes our Sun and relays observational data to scientists on Earth.

Europa by the Numbers

Europa by the Numbers - Galileo Galilei discovered Jupiter's moon Europa in 1610. More than four centuries later, astronomers are still making discoveries about its icy surface.

Hubble Spies Glowing Galaxies in Massive Cluster

Hubble Spies Glowing Galaxies in Massive Cluster - In the darkness of the distant universe, these galaxies resemble glowing fireflies, flickering candles, charred embers floating up from a bonfire, and light bulbs softly shining.

A great article! Finally, someone has written something which has vaguely defined a specific and important 'counterculture' of people; Those who are not seeking the limelight - as it should be - while 'going against the grain' of popular opinion. Many of these people are in prominent positions but have eschewed the limelight in order to prevent sending the wrong message. They also have the ability to debate reasonably and in a dignified manner (the very thing that produces ethics) that many people these days do not. There are too many people out there already who have destroyed the public interpretation of their perspective, as well as their reputations, by trying to gain popularity while being dismissive and argumentative. President #45 is a prime example. The reason this is so important, these days, is because 'popular opinion' (and especially ethics) has become victimized by those who seek to redefine what is truth / news - and have largely done so for the sake of self interest, personal gain and/or self preservation (to save their own asses or to be popular). In the case of religion, this has been true for quite a long time...but that is merely a small part of the wide range of subjects about which these people have been debating (quietly). And they are gaining allies very quickly... I have always been this way, but I shouldn't have to say this to anyone who knows me well. I'm sure it is quite clear - from the US to China. Fearless - but not foolish 😊👍 Read the article!

A great article! Finally, someone has written something which has vaguely defined a specific and important 'counterculture' of people; Those who are not seeking the limelight - as it should be - while 'going against the grain' of popular opinion. Many of these people are in prominent positions but have eschewed the limelight in order to prevent sending the wrong message. They also have the ability to debate reasonably and in a dignified manner (the very thing that produces ethics) that many people these days do not. There are too many people out there already who have destroyed the public interpretation of their perspective, as well as their reputations, by trying to gain popularity while being dismissive and argumentative. President #45 is a prime example. The reason this is so important, these days, is because 'popular opinion' (and especially ethics) has become victimized by those who seek to redefine what is truth / news - and have largely done so for the sake of self interest, personal gain and/or self preservation (to save their own asses or to be popular). In the case of religion, this has been true for quite a long time...but that is merely a small part of the wide range of subjects about which these people have been debating (quietly). And they are gaining allies very quickly... I have always been this way, but I shouldn't have to say this to anyone who knows me well. I'm sure it is quite clear - from the US to China. Fearless - but not foolish 😊👍 Read the article! - An alliance of heretics is making an end run around the mainstream conversation. Should we be listening?

Full Moon Over Newfoundland

Full Moon Over Newfoundland -

Spring Color in the North Sea

Spring Color in the North Sea - Warm air and sunlight beget warmer ocean waters and provoke blooms of the “grass of the sea”—phytoplankton.

Astronaut-Educator Ricky Arnold Conducts Science on Station

Astronaut-Educator Ricky Arnold Conducts Science on Station - Astronaut-educator Ricky Arnold conducts student-designed science on the Space Station.

This article is interesting when you juxtapose 'scientific knowledge' with 'truth'. It could then become a philosophical debate between science and religion. 😏

This article is interesting when you juxtapose 'scientific knowledge' with 'truth'. It could then become a philosophical debate between science and religion. 😏 - A new proof by SFI Professor David Wolpert sends a humbling message to would-be super intelligences: you can't know everything all the time.

An interesting read... 🤔

An interesting read... 🤔 - Thinking about drawing to an inside straight or playing another longshot? Just remember that while human decision-making is biased by potential rewards, what we know about individual cues that help us to make those decisions is biased toward failure, a Dartmouth College study finds.

InSight Mars Mission Lifts Off From Vandenberg Air Force Base

InSight Mars Mission Lifts Off From Vandenberg Air Force Base - The NASA InSight spacecraft launches onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas-V rocket, Saturday, May 5, 2018, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. InSight, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, is a Mars lander designed to study the "inner s...

Voyage to the Red Planet

Voyage to the Red Planet - NASA's InSight spacecraft rests aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket, awaiting launch scheduled on May 5, 2018.

Tangled Up in Blue

Tangled Up in Blue - The lone active region visible on our Sun put on a fine display with its tangled magnetic field lines swaying and twisting above it (Apr. 24-26, 2018) when viewed in a wavelength of extreme ultraviolet light.

Training 'Guardian Angels'

Training 'Guardian Angels' - "Guardian Angel" Pararescue specialists secure a covered life raft during an astronaut rescue training exercise. This exercise is part of preparation, with NASA's commercial partners Boeing and SpaceX, to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station aboard the Starliner and Crew Dragon...

Testing the InSight Mars Lander's Solar Arrays

Testing the InSight Mars Lander's Solar Arrays -