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“Scientists” “Explain” “That Flash” on Jupiter

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

This entire cosmic event smacks of an X-Files cover up. Now scientists are passing off the mysterious kaboom spotted on Jupiter this month as the impact of a small object which was big enough to make a flash, but too small to penetrate the gas giant’s clouds and leave a mark… Because of our suspicion surrounding the “flash” we had the NerdSeven Engineering Dept. enhance the Hubble image provided by NASA, which is below. Warning! Sit down before viewing this:

Tags: jupiter, space
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Are We Incapable of Understanding the Universe?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Are human beings incapable of truly understanding the universe? One could find arguments for and against. If you’re naturally inclined to throw up your shield and charge forward against such blasphemy you may cite the exponential advancements us humans have made in such a short time… but you may also come to the realization that while we may be capable of understanding it we are simply not ready. Lord Rees, a “top” British scientist seems to agree, and then some:

“Just as a fish may be barely aware of he medium in which it lives and swims, so the microstructure of empty space could be far too complex for unaided human brains.”

If we understand correctly (and we may not be smart enough to) Rees is suggesting that humans may need supplementary intelligence or machines to fully comprehend the space around us. That doesn’t sound outrageous, but for some reason Borg goldfish sounds way better!

The Toronto Sun has more information about this story.

Tags: space, understanding, universe
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The Oceans of Mars?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

It has long been speculated that Mars wasn’t always the cold, arid planet that it is today. Researchers from the University of Colorado have published their findings which seem to identify the existence of a common sea level on Mars. The findings suggest that about 3.5 billion years ago a vast ocean covered as much as a third of the Martian surface.

Space.com has a good writeup if you want to read more on this!

Tags: mars, space
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Young Star Gets the Boot (Not About Hollywood!)

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Researchers using the Hubble telescope have spotted a literal shooting star. The adolescent star, which has been blasted out of its nebular nursery, is estimated to be traveling at 400,000 KM/h - which is fast enough to get you to the moon and back in about two hours. The young star could not be reached for comment, but it apparently left a note saying it had set out to ‘find itself.’

Check out the full story and pic at space.com

Tags: space, universe
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Unexplained Flying Objects During NASA Mission

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Here’s an intriguing video that’s been racking up views on YouTube - it documents the snapping of an electrodynamic satellite tether, which was caused by an electrical surge from the kinetic energy created by the tether! This isn’t even the strange part - as the astronauts track the escaped satellite dozens of strange objects appear and start swarming in all directions.

While NASA, and other “experts” have dismissed the objects as debris their apparently strange movements have not convinced UFO / Alien hunters from claiming a conspiracy! Now that you’ve seen it what do you think?

Tags: conspiracy, NASA, UFO
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