Are you against Space Exploration? Don't be a dinosaur

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Is space exploration an astronomical waste of money, or our ticket to save the planet? This is a complex argument. Let's examine both sides of this shiny coin.…

April Part II: Look up at the night sky tonight!

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Cross your fingers and hope for clear skies tonight – because it's the Lyrid meteor shower! Technically, the Lyrid meteors take place all through late April. Tonight and tomorrow night (21 and 22 April) are particularly special, however, because the shower will be at its peak.…