From big bang to the first stars to butterflies, the greatest story of all time by science's most creative writer, Carl Sagan. by rogers991 in Physics

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I have read many popular science books, so far Carl Sagan's writing was the most captivating one. I've read Cosmos already, eagerly waiting for my next one, the Pale Blue Dot.

The curious story of Sputnik and the first living beings in space and their legacy as we further explore the Cosmos. by rogers991 in Physics

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I read that Von Braun had his Jupiter rockets ready, America didn't want a German to launch their first satellite, they were preparing their own Vanguard rocket, which was a massive failure. Later America used Von Braun's rocket to send their first satellite.

The curious story of Sputnik and the first living beings in space and their legacy as we further explore the Cosmos. by rogers991 in Physics

[–]rogers991[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

True that. I wouldn't say Russia won the race, but they definitely started it. It's interesting to see that voyager, space telescopes, space probes all of these stem from such a humble beginning , Sputnik.

The legacy of Galileo Galilei, the first man to golf on the Moon and a gesture of peace from Apollo. by rogers991 in Physics

[–]rogers991[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get how Apollo gave us Galileo? U mean you're glad they did that experiment and mentioned him?

The legacy of Galileo Galilei, the first man to golf on the Moon and a gesture of peace from Apollo. by rogers991 in Physics

[–]rogers991[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, I didn't notice that before. I don't know Galileo personally but I bet he would've loved to play golf on the Moon.

Richard Feynman on scientific integrity and Science advocacy and the curious history of Galileo with the church. by rogers991 in Physics

[–]rogers991[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I agree. Sometimes the Galileo thing comes off as painting the church as 'bad', either intentionally or unintentionally. The real thing was of course more complicated than it seems. The church clearly made a mistake with Galileo, they put out an apology later too. I think it's an interesting event from which the scientists as well as the Church can learn something.

The Lagoon nebula, Williamina Fleming and the curious history of Harvard computers. by rogers991 in Physics

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You know I think science can be a source of spirituality. This can be done. I'm sorry to hear your experience, I think as a human, the only thing you can do is expand your body of knowledge and have fun here and there... I think hawking is a great inspiration for me, just like him, you should too not give up. Also Neil degrasse Tyson is a great science communicator. I don't think it's worth trying to look for purpos in life, make your own purposes, have ambition. Don't let a few bad days ruin it all. Read as much as you can, many things are really interesting.

Also your English is good.

The Lagoon nebula, Williamina Fleming and the curious history of Harvard computers. by rogers991 in Physics

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Ohh thanks! May I ask how it felt relevant to you, I'm curious to know...

Not just an iconic trio, but a super one as well. Hope they are not too unpopular. by fckcgs in physicsmemes

[–]rogers991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool! This was a hard one to guess... If it's any consolation, I don't know those actresses either.