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Oldest Human Fossils?

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

Humanity’s current model may be a whole lot older than we thought. A team of scientists say that remains found in Morocco are human, Homo sapiens. The scientists also say these folks lived about 300,000 years ago. They were around … Continue reading →

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GSLV, Rocket Lab: Looking Good

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

India’s ‘monster rocket,’ the GSLV Mark III, successfully put the GSAT-19E satellite in orbit this week. BBC News called some coverage of ISRO’s launch “euphoric.” That’s understandable. India is like America in the late 20th century, where spaceflight is involved: … Continue reading →

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Climate Change, Whirligig Icebergs

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

Climate change is still in the news. Don’t worry, I won’t rant about impending doom, or say that Earth’s climate isn’t changing. This planet’s climate has been changing for several billion years. I’d be astounded if it stopped changing now. … Continue reading →

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Mars: Leaky Red Planet

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

What we’re learning about Mars, and a new type of really small spacecraft, reminded me of earth, air and kilts. Also pharaohs, Thomas Paine, and Lord Kelvin. By then I was running out of time to write something more tightly-organized. … Continue reading →

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