Category Archives: Discursive Detours

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Something New: Polaris Dawn Commercial Test Flight

A very quick overview of a commercial human spaceflight mission, an excerpt from the news, and an embedded video which may provide live coverage. Continue reading

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Squishy Stars, Science, and Sirach

A paper published this month doesn’t so much tell us what’s inside a neutron star, as show what’s not inside. Considering how little we know about these immensely-dense stellar objects, that’s a significant step toward understanding the things. I’ll take … Continue reading

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“We Will Come After You”, Being Careful, and Truth

America has changed since my youth. I’ve seen fire and brimstone give way to tofu and soy sauce, rotary dial phones replaced by smartphones. Some things, however, haven’t changed. Like the value we place on freedom. How my country’s self-described … Continue reading

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Olympic Opening Ceremonies: “Saddened by Certain Scenes”

My interest in the Olympics is mild at best. This year, I’m glad that I lack a deep emotional connection to what’s happening in Paris. Mainly because of the remarkable “Festivité” show. I don’t think this year’s performance art at … Continue reading

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Marshmallows in Space! New Habitat Technology, Old Science

I remember when many folks were getting used to the idea that space travel wasn’t just science fiction. Some apparently still haven’t gotten the memo, but others have been developing new technologies. Like inflatable space stations. I’ll be talking about … Continue reading

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