BBC 6’s Peter Serafinowicz created the Dalek Relaxation Tape for Humans (see below) as a bit of a joke, but somehow it fits. For most of my life I’ve seen the new-agey meditation and relaxation tapes and CDs. Things like “Songs up the Humpback Whale”, “Mountain Stream”, “Bird Songs”, “Thunderstorm” etc. At one point in…
HD Video from the International Space Station is now streaming 24/7
It may be awhile before you can take an actual trip to space, but now you can take a virtual one anytime you like. The International Space Station is now streaming 24/7/365 on its UStream channel. According to io9 the feed is not quite 24/7 because it can only be active when the station is…
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Performs Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ In Space
File this under ‘best things ever’, Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield performing a revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, in space. Hadfield also made a video to go with it which includes effects which would be difficult to reproduce in Hollywood but which are the natural state of affairs on the International Space Station.
Video: Take a 30 Minute Tour of the International Space Station
Commander Sunita (Suni) Williams recently returned from 4 months on the international space station. Before leaving she shot this video which guides viewers through the different areas of the ISS and their functions. (via Open Culture).
Video: Take a 30 Minute Tour of the International Space Station
Commander Sunita (Suni) Williams recently returned from 4 months on the international space station. Before leaving she shot this video which guides viewers through the different areas of the ISS and their functions. (via Open Culture).
See and Hear the Earth in Brand New Ways
There is little doubt that the Earth is the most interesting thing within, at least, 5 light years of your present location. It has the greatest diversity of ecosystems and life (as we know it). It is mostly harmless and whether or not it has intelligent life is debatable. Nonetheless, it remains the only thing…
See and Hear the Earth in Brand New Ways
There is little doubt that the Earth is the most interesting thing within, at least, 5 light years of your present location. It has the greatest diversity of ecosystems and life (as we know it). It is mostly harmless and whether or not it has intelligent life is debatable. Nonetheless, it remains the only thing…