I think that Alex Brown is misunderstanding the politics of this. It’s not really a partisan issue, except to the degree that Republicans don’t like or trust Obama.
The Real IRS Scandal
Good news, everyone! The New York Times has identified it. The agency isn’t getting enough money.
Stirling Engines
Dean Kamen has what looks like a pretty nifty way to get off the grid. As he says, it beats the hell out of solar panels.
Alan Bond
This journalist is far too credulous about Skylon. But this is the funniest line in the piece:
Space travel is currently dominated by Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Elon Musk’s SpaceX…
I’ll have to tweet the guy.
California’s Hydromania
Adjustments To Temperature Data
The Hobby Lobby Decision
No, it’s not based on a “scientific mistake.”
And yes, the morning-after pill is an abortafacient.
The Stupidity Of BMI
This woman is an excellent example of it.
Industry At The Edge Of Space
Leonard David reviews Erik Seedhouse’s new book
As an aside, how does Springer sell books at those prices? Almost thirty bucks for a Kindle?
Bill Gaubatz
I’m hearing that he passed away yesterday. If so, it’s a loss to the space community. I don’t think I’d seen him since last August, in Alamogordo. I’m glad I got his signature on my DC-X model.
I’ll update as I get more info.
[Evening update]
OK, I reported it first, but now Jerry Pournelle remembers Bill. and DC-X. His conclusion, with which I agree:
I note that over the years many of the participants in making DC/X possible have died. Those include Robert Heinlein, Harry Stine, Duke Kane, Steve Possony, Dan Graham, and I’m sure many more. I hope they’re all waiting to welcome Bill Gaubatz to the old space warriors club.
I’m not big on the concept of the afterlife, but if it’s true, I hope so, too.