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Above: the first image ever taken of Earth from the surface of a planet beyond the Moon. Photographed by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit one hour before sunrise on the 63rd Martian day, or sol, of its mission. (March 8, 2004).
Tag: Science
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The Real News: The Age Of Science And Discovery
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujR3DQC9sNo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6]via youtube.comTED2010: And now, the real news – The age of discovery.
“Some stories are more important than others.” (Kirk Citron)
How many of today’s headlines will matter in 100 years? 1000? Kirk Citron’s “Long News” project collects stories that not only matter today, but will resonate for decades — even centuries — to come. At TED2010, he highlights recent headlines with the potential to shape our future.
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NASA | New Eye on the Sun Delivers Stunning First Images
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