…is a misnomer. It’s more akin to the sacking of Rome by barbarians. There is nothing civilized about Islamists.
[Update a few minutes later]
Wrong link before, but fixed now, sorry.
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The Moon Treaty
No, it is not international customary law.
[Update a few minutes later]
I should note that Matt and I had an extensive discussion at the reception this evening. He wrote that blog post after he went back to his room. I also came up with a good way to stake a claim to an entire asteroid under the OST that we thrashed out somewhat.
The Heinlein Technology Prize
Art Dula just made some news at the New Space 2014 Conference. The Heinlein Prize committee hasn’t been able to come up with a winner this year, but they just announced a new prize, called the Heinlein Technology Prize. It’s a $10,000 award for a technology that has been tested in space, and shows significant promise to help commercial space activities. Winner will be announced in September.
Fighting Blight
…one block at a time, through crowdsourcing.
The New Extraterrestrial Geography
My thoughts on what we haven’t done and where we haven’t been in forty-five years.
SLS Budget Problems
I’m sure you’re as shocked about this as I am.
Human Childbirth
A dozen things you probably didn’t know about it. Note the comment about weightless gestation and birth.
Probably safe for work, but you might want to avoid if you’re pregnant.
Off To San Jose
I’m driving up to the New Space conference this afternoon, so not much posting until tonight.
The Raw Politics Of Science
Judith Curry, on a neglected field.
“I Want To Get Laid”
…but I’m afraid I’ll be oppressing women.
Heh. Heather strikes again.