Falcon 9 first stage landing

So this happened last night. So awesome.

Why We Should Go To Mars

This. A thousand times this. Tell 'em what's what Dr. Zubrin.

James Cameron emerges from the depths

He's done it! James Cameron has reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the world's deepest point, and returned in one piece. He's brought back all kinds of goodies for science, including video footage. These are the first bits of that footage being released. Hardly even an appetizer, but landmark nonetheless.

...and under the water...

The Sagan Series - The Humans

The latest in Reid Gower's series of audio-visual tributes to Carl Sagan. This one's the best yet. Watch in HD.

We Stopped Dreaming

I'm on a bit of a Neil deGrasse Tyson kick lately. His passion for science and reason is infectious. This is a pretty awesome five minute clip. Watch in HD.

The race to the bottom of the ocean

What would you do if you had more money than you knew what to do with? Richard Branson and James Cameron are having a race. A different kind of race. They're seeing who can make it to the bottom of the Mariana Trench first. Any bets on a winner?