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Remembering the Other American Astronomical Society 0 (0)

I’m a huge fan of science, but by training I’m an historian. Or a historian. Either way, as it turned out, the closest I came to being a professional historian was working as a researcher/reporter for a regional historical society … Continue reading

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A Prayer For America: Seems Reasonable 0 (0)

Monday’s presidential inauguration may edge the Los Angeles wildfires off the top of my news feed. Momentarily, at least. About that, and results of the election: I’m not political. I haven’t and won’t frantically declare one candidate or party as … Continue reading

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Snow, Yes; Storm, No: Another Thursday in Minnesota 0 (0)

Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral was at the top of my news feed briefly, earlier this morning. Then the California wildfire headlines bobbed back up: reminding me that living in the frozen north does have advantages. We’re getting a little … Continue reading

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Aftershock II: USC Students Reaching for the Stars 0 (0)

“Students’ ‘homemade’ rocket soars faster and farther into space than any other amateur spacecraft — smashing 20-year records” Harry Baker, Live Science (November 21, 2024) “A group of U.S. students has smashed a series of world records after launching a … Continue reading

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SpaceX Starship Sixth Test Flight: Still Exciting 0 (0)

I’ve been watching NASASpaceflight’s YouTube channel’s coverage of the SpaceX Starship sixth test flight. Maybe they don’t have the polish of old-school broadcast media, but I thoroughly enjoy what they do. That’s partly because they’re frankly nerdish. And partly because … Continue reading

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