“In science, the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to the man to whom the idea first occurs.”~Francis Darwin British botanist Francis Darwin was born on this day in 1848.
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Random Quote for April 29, 2024
“[Science fiction is] a specialized type of fantasy, in which the prime assumption usually is a new scientific discovery or invention.”~Jack Williamson American science fiction writer Jack Williamson was born on this day in 1908.
Random Quote for December 28, 2023
“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going. Space travel benefits us here on Earth. And we ain’t stopped yet. There’s more exploration to come.” ~Nichelle Nichols American actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for December 28, 2023
Random Quote for October 5, 2020
“Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.”~Neil deGrasse Tyson American astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson) was born on this day in 1958.
Trivia: Meteor Watch Day
Today is Meteor Watch Day. Meteors are particles from space that burn up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, causing flashes of light as they vaporize. Both asteroids and comets can provide some of the material that make up meteoroids, which are generally less than a meter wide. If a meteoroid survives its fall through the … Continue reading Trivia: Meteor Watch Day
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