Phoenix Lander Finds Ice On Mars

  Clumps of a white substance, uncovered by excavations of the Martian surface by the Phoenix lander, have disappeared over the last few days. Observers are confident that these were chunks of water ice, which evaporated after being exposed by the digging.

  Best reaction to date comes from a co-worker, who observed that they should probably open a Rita's up there. Mm, Martian Gelati.

GO PHILLY GO!

  Look at my city, doing something awesome.

With the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, originator of the modern theory of evolution, just months away, the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with Penn Museum and joined by major Philadelphia cultural organizations, launches an ambitious YEAR OF EVOLUTION of public programs and events.

  I can't get over how great this is, and I'm especially pleased that it kicks off the day after the release of Expelled. There's a huge schedule of events already on the agenda, and it's a WHOLE YEAR, so you can't say you didn't have a chance to attend at least part of it.


via Pharyngula