by Tom | Sep 4, 2012 | Reading, View
The Wachowskis’ World beyond “The Matrix†: The New Yorkerhas a long but interesting look at the development of the film of David Mitchell’s book. In related news, I hadn’t realised one of the Wachowski brothers was now a sister.
by Tom | May 31, 2012 | Science, View
Some fabulous pictures to have a look and think about. High-res imaging of the northern hemisphere from a Russian satellite. Plus, all the water on Earth and all the water on Europa. While we are not good as a species at comparing spherical volumes, these are...
by Tom | Feb 1, 2012 | Science, View
A few fabulous photos to remind us what an exhilarating place we live in. A hole in the stars caused by molecular cloud Barnard. The North Pole of Saturn has a stable hexagonal flow structure. A fabulous new marble shot of the Earth. Extraordinary shot of the Aurora....
by Tom | Nov 22, 2011 | View
National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 – The Big Picture. Great photos: I like so many of them. However, the Golden Gate Bridge one is a great new perspective on an old trope.
by Tom | Nov 22, 2011 | View
Egypt erupts with fresh protests – The Big Picture. Such a shame that it has come to this, but also impressive that the Egyptian people are keeping pressure on their leaders for change. Noticed quite an extraordinary picture in this set: she seems...
by Tom | Nov 17, 2011 | Science, View
A few photos that are just brilliant in more ways than I care to think about. Mind-expanding and beautiful. Of course I also loved the time-lapse video from the ISS. Close to home: hint: it isn’t a rainbow, nor is it raining green. [Note to self, must learn to...
