Hi Pluto!

New Horizons is a success!  Today's flyby is an amazing accomplishment.  It's hard to believe that we finally know what Pluto looks like in great detail.  As a kid, I loved looking at images of the solar system, but I was frustrated by the fact that our best images of Pluto were so blurry.

That's not a problem anymore!

Say hi!

(NASA)

Billions of miles traveled.  9 years have passed since New Horizons loaunched, and it took many years of planning to even get to that point.  Congratulations to the people who made it possible!

A Fond Farewell to Leonard Nimoy

I was sad to learn that Leonard Nimoy passed away today at the age of 83.

Since I was a child, I've known him as Mr. Spock.  His contributions to the world are many, and he will be missed.

You lived long and prospered, Mr. Nimoy.  Thank you.

Video: Riding Light

This short film is 45 minutes long, but it's worth a look if you'd like a light speed tour of our solar system!

Video: Winning at Rock-Paper-Scissors

Here's an interesting video explaining how you can use psychology to decimate your opponent. Though I've never tried it, I imagine this technique could be adapted to win at Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock as well.

DeflateGate with Bill Nye and Funny or Die

Gotta love Bill Nye!  However, Bill Nye plus Funny or Die is amazing!

Bill Nye The Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate from Funny Or Die

Orion Embarks on First Test Flight

For those of you who haven't yet had a chance to see it, here's the video of Orion launching into space for its first test flight. 

I hope NASA keeps going and follows through with their plans to eventually land human beings on Mars.  

I know budget concerns can always be problematic, so we'll see.

Wanderers: A Short Film

I don't know what else to say.  This is amazing and inspiring.  I hope we find a way to make this future a reality sometime soon.


Wanderers - a short film by Erik Wernquist from Erik Wernquist on Vimeo.

Video: Go the F*k to Sleep-Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson

This just might be the best children's book ever, and as I have to put two active boys to bed on a nightly basis, this book really speaks to personal experience.

Partial Solar Eclipse Coming to North America This Week!

Video: Time-Lapse Pen & Ink of Neil Gaiman

I wish I had artistic talent like this!

Video: Connecting Dots

I don't have the most mathematical mind, but it's crazy to stop and think about the math that exists all around us.  Even seemingly simple doodles have amazing mathematical properties.

Mysterious Signal From the Perseus Cluster

More excitement brought to you by astronomy!

Mind Blowing Examples of Exponential Growth

The World of Futurama in 3D

Here's the world of Futurama like you've never seen it before!

Types of Infinity

Why stick with one type of infinity when there are so many possibilities?

Video: Introverts vs. Extroverts

I am definitely an introvert.  No question about it.

Doctor Who-Take On Me

The animation is stunning in this video that hails back to a classic music video while celebrating the awesomeness that is Doctor Who.  Enjoy!

Movie Trailer: The Signal

Here's another sci-fi movie to add to my list of things to see.

Go Galaxy Hopping: Fly Through Thousands of Galaxies in 3D

"Charlie Bit My Finger" Spoof Starring the Hemsworth Brothers

The classic video featuring two brothers and an injured finger was comedy gold.  Now, we have a spoof that shows just how far sibling rivalry can go, and how a small bite to a finger can have lifelong consequences.

Prepare to be amused.