I saw "Green Lantern" over the weekend. More on that in a subsequent post.
Otherwise, we got a lot going on over the last week or so. And of course, your bi-monthly dose of Europa news (did you think I'd forget?).
The reason this piece of news is here, on this blog, is because I'm trying to be a one-man lobby group for NASA (or ESA) to go to Europa, or ANY place within driving distance that might possibly be habitable (or better yet, already be inhabited). One of the many conditions for life? Geomagnetism. Oh yes, folks, it's complicated. But this blog/website does a pretty good job of laying out the basics.
Among other things discussed, someone asked a question about life on Europa. Given the potentially very thick layer of ice, the scientist answering the question is ... shall we say cautiously hopeful?
Speaking of hopeful, I want you guys to know that ... NASA NEEDS TO GET THEIR BUTTS OUT THERE because as Marc Kaufman states, if you're looking for it, you might find it. But here's the kicker ... you actually have to go look for it. The likelihood of all of it coming to us is small.
I tweeted this earlier but it bears repeating. 8 wonders of the solar system.
In just a few minutes, Enceladus may be the new Europa. For more info on that issue, see also this post.
And I'm done (for now). Y'all come back now, y'hear?
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