NASA restores some astrobiology funds? |
NASA restores some astrobiology funds? |
Guest_BruceMoomaw_* |
Mar 28 2006, 01:41 AM
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http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1106
No word on HOW he'll restore them, though -- or how much. |
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Mar 29 2006, 06:16 AM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8784 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
[RANT MODE]
I hate to sound all starry-eyed, idealistic, and unrealistic....but, dammit, why does science (defined in this tirade as pure research for the sake of acquiring abstract knowledge that invariably proves serendipitous) always have to fight for its very existence??? I think Sagan had the right idea: educate the public & thereby align priorities in public spending. I know that Bruce & other science journalists are doing their level best, and God knows we need them to keep on keepin' on, but we as a community need a charismatic figure of some sort or another marketing hook, distasteful as it may seem. To paraphrase the late & great: Who (or what) will speak for UMSF? Any takers? Any ideas?? [/RANT MODE]...mostly. -------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
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