g ABODES - Astronomers have discovered two planetary systems with gas giant planets locked in an 'orbital embrace.' If the planets weren't doing such a well synchronized dance, the closely spaced gas giants would be destroyed quickly. The finding provides new insight into the formation and evolution of planetary systems. See article.
g COSMICUS - Future missions to the Moon or Mars could use plants as bio-harvesters to extract valuable elements from the alien soils. See article.
g LEARNING - Geared toward the K-5 set, this NASA-produced video introduces the search for life on other planets, especially through the idea of life in ice as suggested by findings from NASA's Phoenix mission.
g AFTERMATH - Book alert: You may have to really scour used book stores for this one: 1976's "ETI: The First Encounter" considers the consequences to man's view of himself and his world of the first proven contact - when it comes - with beings from another planet. Edited by James L. Christian, this book led the way in reflecting on the next stage in man's gradual self-discovery.
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