Category — Video

Richard Dawkins tears homeopathy (aka the height of quackery) a new one, as part of his Enemies of Reason series.

I found this video the other day and had to share:

I’ll have more to say on this soon, but for now give it a watch (or three) and tell me what you think.

The external camera on the International Space Station is now live on the web! Admittedly, there isn’t much to see most of the time, but since the camera is used to monitor Astronauts during spacewalks, you might catch them doing repairs if you tune in at the right time. The channel (NASA TV) also features occasional updates on the orbital position of the ISS, as well as commentary from Mission Control.

Later this week, shuttle Discovery will be taking off for the ISS, carrying a payload of new solar cells, the last major U.S. addition to the station.  The crew will also include one Koichi Wakata, who will be the first Japanese Astronaut to serve aboard the ISS.  Live shuttle launch info should be available on NASA TV, and is scheduled for Wednesday evening.

Just wanted to share this great TED talk by Harvard Psychologist Dan Gilbert:

I got this brilliant video in my work inbox the other day, and just had to share it:

There are a series of similar ads, which I believe were all made by Norwegian Hydro. Check ‘em out on the YouTube!