Forrest Mims: The Making of a Maverick Scientist
Maverick Scientist
Maverick Scientist is the memoir of Forrest Mims, who forged a distinguished scientific career despite having no academic training in science. Named one of the “50 Best Brains in Science” by Discover magazine, Forrest shares what sparked his childhood curiosity and relates a lifetime of improbable, dramatic, and occasionally outright dangerous experiences in the world of science. At thirteen he Read More ›
Bijan Nemati on What the James Webb Telescope May Discover
A Webb Telescope Tour with Space Telescope Expert Bijan Nemati
Trial to Begin in Intelligent Design Discrimination Lawsuit against NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab
March 5, Los Angeles –Trial begins this week in a lawsuit over whether NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) unlawfully discriminated against an employee for discussing the scientific theory of intelligent design (ID) at work. The jury trial is set to begin Wednesday, March 7. David Coppedge, a 14-year JPL veteran and team lead computer administrator on the Cassini Mission to Read More ›
Judge Sends NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to Jury Trial for Firing Employee Who Discussed Intelligent Design
Nov. 21, Los Angeles – An LA County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that a jury will decide whether NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) unlawfully discriminated against a former employee for discussing the scientific theory of intelligent design (ID) at work. David Coppedge, a 14-year JPL veteran and team lead computer administrator on the Cassini Mission to Saturn, was demoted Read More ›
Friendship 7, Columbia, and Tomorrow
Original article The Columbia catastrophe has understandably inspired a rededication to manned space flight, lest those who perished so tragically and heroically should have died in vain. John Glenn who so memorably rode Friendship 7 into orbit 41 years ago this month has called for continuing shuttle flights. The history of the space program suggests, however, that today’s Read More ›