Category Archives: Science News

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COVID-19: Attitudes, Frustrations, and Perspective

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Since I’ll be talking about COVID-19, variants, and the pandemic, clarifications may be in order. I had COVID-19 vaccinations in May and June, because I thought it was a good idea. Politicos, partisans and crackpots have been throwing accusations and … Continue reading →

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Evolution: Science, Religion, Opinions and Me

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

The University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research has learned that more than half of all Americans think evolution is real. Seems that 2016 was the tipping point. That’s when my country, on average, decided to step into the late … Continue reading →

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Robots on Mars, an Empty Sample Tube and a Laser

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Several days ago, a robot on Mars selected a hollow coring bit from its tool kit, drilled into a rock, withdrew the tool and placed the core into a sample tube. At least, that’s what should have happened. But just … Continue reading →

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Perseverance on Mars: February 18, 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

(Mars 2020 getting ready for launch last year.) I’ll be looking at NASA’s Mars 2020 Ingenuity helicopter, the spacecraft, and an experimental oxygen generator. With a quick look at news of the mission’s landing this afternoon. Outward Bound: July 30, … Continue reading →

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