Epoch

Epoch is a beautifully animated, extraordinary, 11-minute voyage through and beyond our solar system. From the producers: “To optimize your viewing experience, Epoch is best experienced with a full screen, no artificial light intrusion, ample sound speakers, and an open mind free of predictions or expectations in order to allow the film to guide you…

Pointless Missions to Space

Author’s note: This originally appeared on This Blog Intentionally Blank on 30 January 2012. There has been a great deal of debate in the press lately concerning U.S. Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s proposal to set up a permanent station on the moon by 2020. It was meant to be his “JFK moment.” This post is…