That Orban conceded defeat was also something to celebrate.

Yes but we know many of us will skeet the same sentiment when he passes.

Agree 100%

That’s why it’s important to be involved in multiple projects, preferably not all in need of JWST data. Also the new generation of survey telescopes release their data to all.

Even experienced senior researchers get proposals ranked in the 5th quintile. Learning has little to do with it. The annual and often unpredictable variation in TAC science priorities along with an immensely over subscribed telescope are more likely the drivers here.

We didn’t have much say in the matter.

The Habitable Worlds Observatory in Historical Context We summarize the past four decades of astrophysics and exoplanet direct imaging mission concept studies, technology developments, and scientific progress that have led to the initiation of the Habitab...

Karl Stapelfeldt (JPL/Caltech) and I summarize the historical context that has led us to the Habitable Worlds Observatory. We always build upon the work of many. HWO is no exception. We hope you find this short paper enlightening.
arxiv.org/abs/2602.14823

This has been the trend for a long time. Physics really lags.

OK. Not sure why this is newsworthy.

Not to mention uprooting one's family is not an easy task and many may just shift careers.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Sounds like a model that does not have realistic max limits. We have never had 50" of snow in this area in one storm.

Don't know which weather app to believe yet. Accuweather is predicting at 4 inches of snow on Sunday. But the Apple weather app is predicting 15-18 inches!! Not sure I believe that but if true, snowpocalypse 2026 here we come.

Reminds me of the 9/11 video of jet crashing into the Twin Towers taken by a bystander. The bystander’s voice is heard to say “Oh Sh*t!” But when they showed it on the news the blanked out the audio. Clearly ok to show the instant of mass death but not to broadcast a “curse”.

Please stop yelling at clouds.

If you know you know. 🙂

Yes please. Take I95 South at your earliest convenience.

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Preeminent in what? That is the question.

Happy holidays!

Thank you. It’s essential as many see this as possible.

It’s what basic human decency looks like, president or not.

Scene showing snow covering backyard. Sunlight reflecting off snow on tree branches.

A snowy morning in Maryland.

Hopefully they have turkey onboard the station. Safe travels Chris!

We had to make a dessert with whip cream and the blender broke. No problem I said. I’ll just grab the power drill, bend a hanger wire into the right shape, and we’ll be in business. Four days later we were still cleaning up residual cream splatter.

Congratulations!

Yes

Image of the progress pride flag flying at our ESAC site in Spain.

Image of the progress pride flag flying at our ESRIN site in Frascati, Italy.

Image of the progress pride flag flying at our ESEC site in Belgium.

Image of the progress pride flag flying at our ESOC site in Darmstadt, Germany.

Today is #LGBTQinSTEMDay 🌈

ESA proudly joins the STEM community in celebrating the unique contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Pride Flag will fly across ESA sites as a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how much more there is to do.

#SpaceForAll

Thanks. Good to know. Have a happy and healthy holiday.

If I had that much disposable cash I would definitely make a bid.