NASA Explores Inflatable Spacecraft Technology: NASA scientists are developing inflatable technology in the form of heat shields that when inflated, would allow the spacecraft to slow as it enters a Martian atmosphere that is much thinner than Earth’s. Yea, and when you consider how long those astronauts will be gone without contact with other humans, I have a sneaking suspicion that inflatable heat shields may not be the only inflatable technology that would come in handy.
Kanye West Revamps Kim Kardashian’s Entire Wardrobe: Kim Kardashian has tweeted that Kanye West has helped her to redo her entire wardrobe for 2015. When asked why in the world she would ever need a new wardrobe, Kardashian explained that Bruce Jenner’s now wearing all her old clothes.
Oregon’s Wandering Wolf Awarded Official Pack Status: Oregon’s famous wandering wolf - OR-7 - is now been officially designated the leader of his own pack, after having traveled thousands of miles across Oregon and back and forth into Northern California before finding a mate last winter in the southern Cascades on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. While I suppose its nice for the wolf get recognition, isn’t it kind of a slap in the face to all those thousands of guys who head out to singles bars every weekend hoping to hook-up also, but get no awards at all?
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Florida Man Brings Baby to Home Burglary: A Florida man is being accused of bringing his 5-month-old son along to a home burglary attempt, during which he set the baby down so that he could pull a knife on the homeowner. What I find really disturbing about this is had he left the baby in the car, inevitably someone would have found fault also. Just what’s a father supposed to do? Did anyone ever stop to consider that this just might have been take you child to work day?
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Researchers Say Swimming Best Exercise for Older People: Researchers say that while its extremely important for older people to exercise, swimming is perhaps the best exercise for seniors because there is considerably less danger of falling while swimming. Guess I’m an early adapter. I’ve been swimming in red ink for years.
Self-Tying Shoe Laces Coming in 2015: Nike designer Tinker Hatfield says the company will introduce self-tying, battery-powered shoe laces in 2015. OK, so we may have solved the shoe tying issue, but we still have to manually button our own shirts. What’s up with that?
Bono May Never Play Again Guitar After Cycling Accident: Bad news for U2 fans as its being reported that U2 frontman Bono now has a titanium elbow from injuries suffered in a cycling accident and may never be able to play guitar again. Oddly, the article didn’t go on to say what the bad news is. The good news is Mick Jagger can still play guitar.
Moderate Earthquake Strikes Idaho: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake in a remote Idaho county has triggered rock slides that blocked some road roads, but did not cause any major damage or injuries. Geez, we can only hope Ted Kaczynski’s shack is still okay. Seismologists say there’s no danger to anyone living in their own private Idaho. While no injuries have been reported, some farmers fear that any more shaking and all their prized potato crops could end up mashed.
Study Finds Healthy Obesity Doesn’t Last: A study that followed more than 2,500 people for 20 years, found that the concept of “healthy obesity” is really a myth and that people who are obese may appear healthy for a while, but their condition declines over time. Sounds a lot like a friend of mine who had a similar affliction which he called “healthy alcoholism.”
Scientists Find New Class of Antibiotic Found in Dirt: Researchers say a newly discovered antibiotic called Teixobactin that comes from dirt may be able to slow bacteria’s ability to evolve and become drug resistant. Its being reported that when scientists realized they had found a terrific new antibiotic that’s made from simple dirt, some became so excited they almost nearly “soiled” themselves.
