Tag Archives: Mars

Distance To Mars

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

How far is it to Mars from Earth? Very. If Earth were 100 pixels wide, the moon would be 3000 pixels away, and Mars would be 428,000 pixels away. It would also only be 53 pixels wide, so just over … Continue reading →

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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

“Ever wondered where the Universe came from? Or more importantly, where it’s headed? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of twelve 60 second animations examines different scientific concepts from the big bang to relativity, from black holes to dark matter. … Continue reading →

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10 Ideas That Will Shape 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

What are the 10 ideas that will shape 2013? Over at New Scientist, they have a great list of how science will shape this new year. “Feed your mind for the new year on weird weather, stem cell reboot, next-gen … Continue reading →

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Space 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

2012 has seen a plethora of science pictures of and from space, and they are truly jaw dropping. Starting with the BBC, they have a few images of 2012 as seen from space. These include the capsized cruise ship Costa … Continue reading →

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The Guardian’s Best Science Stories Of 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The Guardian has a rundown of their best science stories of 2012 in pictures, and of their top 10 science videos of 2012. The pictures include the transit of Venus, the Curiosity rover, and the life of Sir Patrick Moore. … Continue reading →

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366 Days: Nature’s 2012 In Review

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

2012 has been a big year for science. Of our many accomplishments, we’ve landed Curiosity on Mars, discovered the Higgs boson, and created the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE). Over at Nature, they have compiled a fantastic list of all … Continue reading →

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20 Great Infographics Of 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Over at Visual.ly, they have a great article showcasing 20 great infographics of 2012. My favourite is the one above, detailing Curiosity‘s Seven Minutes of Terror landing on Mars. Which is your favourite from the list? Onwards!

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Experience The Planets

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Experience The Planets is a collective effort to illustrate the wonders of our Solar System. weaving art and science together. The images are truly phenomenal, and really do capture the beauty and magnitude of the planets. The above image shows … Continue reading →

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Weekly Ramblings – Sandy Hobbiton Invented Negative Curiosity

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Weekly Ramblings time! I can’t seem to go a week without finding some awesome LEGO. This time, we have the whole of Hobbiton recreated in LEGO! This is a brilliant set, with so many little details hidden away everywhere. Last … Continue reading →

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Weekly Ramblings – Star Wars Scientists Time Bond Curiosity Typo Hacks

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

This week’s Weekly Ramblings rolls round once again, with a timely theme. First up, another reminder. For those of you in Europe, clocks went back one hour last night. For more about time zones, see my previous article way back … Continue reading →

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