Author Archives: Gary Lester

Higgs Boson Update!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Gary Lester

The conference analyzing the results of CERN’s efforts to detect the Higgs boson is now online here. Happy Fourth of July to our U.S. readers!

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Marooned on Planet X – Part Four

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the Galactic Space Force Destroyer, Pickett, crashed on the mysterious Planet X. Despite Captain Jake Evans best efforts, two crewmembers were killed. With the ship losing power, the survivors only hope is to wait in the … Continue reading →

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When in Glass Houses, Don’t Throw Moon Rocks!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Gary Lester

In a recent article in National Geographic , a report appeared about the content of moon soil. The soil was tested in Australia by Marek Zbik of the Queenstown University of Technology. The soil was originally collected by the Soviet … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part 3

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the GSF Pickett was not able to escape the clutches of the mysterious Planet X. The captain, Jake Evans, was able to keep the emotions of his crew under control. The crew found a small island … Continue reading →

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Hyperspace, Warp Drive, and Wormholes

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Gary Lester

Last week it was announced that neutrinos are not faster than light after all. As we reported in October (Faster than What?), tests at CERN seemed to indicate that neutrinos were actually faster than light. CERN then asked if any … Continue reading →

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RIP Ray Bradbury

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Gary Lester

It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Bradbury. He was a master author in a world where much mediocrity exists. Personally, I remember being forced to read his book Fahrenheit 451 in school. It … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part 2

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the Space Fleet headed by Vice Admiral Quentin DiPaullo found itself in a trap. In a desperate escape, all the ships of the fleet were ordered into hyperspace. The crew of the space destroyer GSF Pickett … Continue reading →

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Space Monkeys!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Gary Lester

What is cooler than a monkey? Well, a monkey in space is what! Years ago the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a “Space Race” to see who could successfully launch an astronaut and return him safely … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part 1

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Gary Lester

Vice Admiral Quentin DiPaullo of the Galactic Space Force stood on the main bridge of the Star Cruiser Reliant. He looked with pride on the information displayed on the main screen. The plan was going, well, as planned. He succeeded … Continue reading →

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The First e-book

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Gary Lester

In the very few years of their existence, e-books have become more and more popular. The younger crowd loves the portability of having hundreds of books on one device. The older crowd loves expanding the font sizes, the back lit … Continue reading →

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