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Just a reminder that the first NASA astronauts were supposed to be women because generally they are smaller, lighter (less weight in the cockpit means less fuel required) and eat less than men and so would be easier to accommodate in space. 

Concept painting by Robert McCall of a Vulcan temple (image 1), among other things, for STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (1979).

you’ve heard of: getting emotionally attached to your roomba

now get ready for: genuinely mourning the mars rover like a deceased loved one  

Views of Earth and Intrepid, Apollo 12, 14 Nov 1969.

From the Wikipedia page about the Fermi Paradox: Given the high scientific probability for alien existence, why can we find no evidence of their existence whatsoever?

Slime mold was grown on an agar gel plate shaped like America and food sources were placed where America’s large cities are. 

The result? A possible look at how to best build public transportation. 

I just really like the idea of slime mold on a map of the US. It’s beautiful.

Marcus Schinnagel, Astronomic Compendium [1489]

The Moon, la Lune • old academic newspaper aesthetic, II.

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