Quantum Diaries Shines Light Into Their World by Owen

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “to speak of many things.”

These lines from the book Through the Looking Glass state the common interest in discussing intelligent thought, and with the world we have today there is a million intelligent things to discuss.

Recently the online blog Quantum Diaries (www.quantumdiaries.org) has caught my attention, and there is an aspect about the site that is interesting. The concept of the site is to present many blogs in one, all of which from the point of view of physicists around the world.

Its actually quite amazing, just drag the mouse over the bloggers at the top of the screen and you will see physicists from all over. These physicists are from places such as Canada, Japan, Germany, you name it.

Interestingly, it is not all about science, the blogs sometimes just describe where the scientists are and what they are doing. That is one of my favourite things about the blog: the fact that it’s not just about what happens in the lab, it is what happens out in the real world for these scientists. So whatever your interest try and visit the Quantum Diaries page and see what's new!

Mars One By Josh

(Photo from CBC.ca)

"One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind."   ~Neil Armstrong

Home page Mars One website states that "It is the mission Objective of Mars One to establish a human colony on the planet Mars in 2023. According to Mars One, we will accomplish this through the integration of existing technologies developed by aerospace corporations who have demonstrated expertise in space travel. Mars One explains that:

"During 2011, founders Bas and Arno laid the foundation for the Mars One Mission Plan through the creation of technical documentation, from astronaut selection through the first human landing. The primary providers of the complex infrastructure were engaged, top-tier aerospace suppliers from around the world enthused to work with an apolitical integrator whose intent is to conduct a manned mission to Mars." (Visit Mars One here)

The most interesting questions that this site poses is "Will you go?" and "Why?"

I find this topic intriguing because as a kid, I have had many ideas as to "will I ever go to Mars and live there?" Another question is "What would the public think?" I believe that the public's opinion would be scary, but I would like to find out.