The majority of us would believe that the American space program uses the most modern of technological wonders to bring us closer to the stars. Certainly, any new spacecraft are state-of-the-art when they are designed. But, due to the pace of change and advance, technologies intended for decades of use become a hindrance. By the time long-term space probes, such as [...]
Surprisingly, there appears to still be evidence of continued interest in a home computer that experienced its height of popularity years ago. Many would yet consign the Commodore 64 to the dustheap of technological history, but according to this article, it will be making a return. In its most recent incarnation, it will arrive as a powerful personal computer designed specifically for high-end [...]
For many, it’s a pleasure to cruise down an open highway. Most of us would have few qualms about driving faster than we usually do, were the speed limit higher and/or the police not so seemingly omnipresent. Here in Ontario, it is never posted anywhere more than 100 km/h.
In Germany, home of the infamous Autobahns - as well as [...]
This tract, in the form of a cartoon, has some amusing moments. I’ve scanned and broken it down into three sections so that it displays better:
First Part
Second Part
Third Part
A recent article over at the National Geographic’s website has indicated that there is evidence of melting polar ice caps on one of our neighbouring planets, Mars. Several orbiting probes have been taking measurements, and the data shows that for several years in a row, the red planet’s frozen poles have been diminishing in size. You can read the article [...]
While in Florida recently, one of the more cultural attractions I ended up at was the Salvador Dali Museum, found in the city of St. Petersburg. The majority of us have seen a Dali painting at some point; “The Persistence of Memory” (of ‘melting clocks’ fame) is probably the most well-known artwork of his. He was a Spanish artist [...]