by Tom | Aug 9, 2011 | Science
And some more positive news. If the theory behind these streaks on a crater in Mars is right, there is water close to the surface and that could harbour life as we know it. Or nearly. APOD: 2011 August 8 – Seasonal Dark Streaks on Mars.
by Tom | Aug 9, 2011 | Reading
It is clearly a day for sombre thinking. Here’s a fascinating look at new thinking around Japan’s surrender in World War II. The public view that the atomic bomb was the decisive event that ended World War II is not supported by the facts. Some of the...
by Tom | Aug 9, 2011 | Reading
Thanks to Ben for this wonderful piece of light relief.
by Tom | Aug 9, 2011 | Reading
A great article in the Telegraph sums a lot of it up Let’s hope the volunteer “Big Society” clean up crews have the greater number of people.
by Tom | Aug 9, 2011 | Hong Kong / China
Because it was there.
