I’m fascinated by the “space elevator” idea. It still really sounds like science fiction but apparently the technology needed to complete such a project already exists. Keithcu explains some of the technology involved and argues why NASA should be focussing on this rather than putting people back on the moon. I’m curious why Bush/NASA are [...]

While much attention is given to the aftermath of Katrina and the Rita build up has anyone noticed the storms in South Asia? Hundreds killed/missing, a hundred thousand left homeless. These people suffer quite badly from storms & flooding, they don’t get enough news coverage.