Curiosity’s First Drill Hole

Mars Panorama – Curiosity rover: Martian solar day 177 in New Mexico Above is a self portrait by Curiosity after drilling a 1.6centimeter in diameter and 6.4 centimenter deep hole on a patch of martian outcrop called John Klien. This feat marks another milestone for Curiosity and in execution was one of the most complex for handlers on Earth.…

What Happened to Today’s Discourse

One of the distinctive marks of the ancient Greek civilization was its openness to reasoned discourse in the continuous search for truth symbolized by the Aeropagus: a place where ideas no matter how novel or esoteric could be entertained, analysed and critiqued; whether it be from Socrates or St. Paul. This openness to discourse remains…