Tag: Mars

Wednesday Wanderings: Water on Mars, Grimm(er) Fairy Tales, How to Tell if a TV Show Might be Good, and Star Wars: Special Editions

~ M.A. Kropp

The big news from NASA this week was the discovery of flowing salt water on Mars: Waters of Mars We all know that the original Grimm Brothers' fairy tales were not the cleaned-up versions we read to our children. But here are some facts about the stories I didn't know before: Grimm's Fairy Tales With … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Water on Mars, Grimm(er) Fairy Tales, How to Tell if a TV Show Might be Good, and Star Wars: Special Editions

Friday Review: The Lady Astronaut of Mars by Mary Robinette Kowal

~ M.A. Kropp

My rating: 4 out of five stars This is the last in the short works reviews for now. I have more in the TBR pile, and will get to them at some point. The Lady Astronaut of Mars won the 2014 Hugo award for Best Novelette. It is the story of Elma York, who led … Continue reading Friday Review: The Lady Astronaut of Mars by Mary Robinette Kowal

Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK

~ M.A. Kropp

A new design for astronauts' space suits: Looks like Spiderman, but may allow exploration of Mars: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023128/futurist-forum/this-sleek-spiderman-spacesuit-could-take-astronauts-to-mars#1 Astronomers get first look at web tha connects galaxies: http://io9.com/our-first-glimpse-of-the-web-that-connects-all-galaxies-1505762919 Ever wanted to drink in the same pubs as famous authors? For book nerds who love a good cocktail, here's a list of some pubs favorited by famous … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK

Wednesday Wanderings: Bikes in NYC, Curiosity Rover in 1 minute, book addicts, and some funnies.

~ M.A. Kropp

There was no Monday Musings this week. Monday was a holiday, and I took it off. I hope everyone had a lovely weekend, with good food, good drink, good friends and family. I also hope you took a moment to remember the reason we have a three-day weekend in May, and to send a thank … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Bikes in NYC, Curiosity Rover in 1 minute, book addicts, and some funnies.