Comments on: Science Friday: First Spaceport + Solar Sahara + Saturnian Life? + more

By: Paul B.

Paul B. — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:52:03 +0000

As always, thanks for another great science round up! So many new advancements that I hadn’t heard about… Thanks for keeping me informed!

By: Commodore Lurker

Commodore Lurker — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:54:03 +0000

Holy belching volcanos, Batman! Talk about cinema vertea, or rather, still vertea. What a shot! Already saved to My Pictures.

Still diggin that loveable Cassini and Enceledus.

I might only be a stoned wallaby, but I’m having a great time. }:-D>

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By: MiniKirk

MiniKirk — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:44:43 +0000

No mention of the 16 year old infant? It’s a fascinating story, this little girl should be sixteen, but she’s not. She hasn’t aged a day since she was born. Stumps scientists everywhere.

By: Scott B. here.

Scott B. here. — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:14:38 +0000

I totally agree, Newman. History is packed with exploitation of the natural resources of poor countries by rich ones. I’m sure these days that a deal will be struck. Unfortunately, it will be the (almost certainly) corrupt and exploitative governments of the north African countries who will benefit, not the rank and file. It is the sad, sorry way of things.

Scott B. out.

By: Millennium Vulcan

Millennium Vulcan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:58:17 +0000

There is undiscovered scientific treasures on Saturn’s moons.

By: Newman

Newman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:28:42 +0000

I have beef with the solar array in the Sahara. Will this just be exploiting African countries or will these host countries actually experience some development because of it? Granted, they will be using German expertise but will they hire any local labour and contribute to the local economy? Projects like these should be coupled with development agreements for the host nations – say, the companies agree to build some schools or install some irrigation systems as well. These people will have a $500 billion solar array in their backyard but no safe drinking water in their kitchen.

Does anyone else see where I am coming from?

By: Rosario T. Calabria

Rosario T. Calabria — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:44:23 +0000

That’s an awesome Volcano pic. Great round-up as usual, Kayla.

By: I'm dead Jim

I'm dead Jim — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:58:11 +0000

I had seen that volcano photo. It put me in mind of a view of the Narada’s drill descending to the planet’s surface.