Apo -
Belgium's King Philippe expressed his "deepest regrets" on Tuesday for the harm done during Belgian colonial rule in DR Congo, in a first for his country.
Mars One, the company that promised to put humanity on the red planet has met an unfortunate, and what many say is an wholly-expected, end. Mars One Ventures, the for-profit arm of the Mars One mission, was declared bankrupt back in January.
History can be inconvenient. For those who condemn Edward Snowden it is best not to look into the history of one of the nation’s most influential forefathers, Benjamin Franklin.
Elon Musk, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and the one in charge of creating SpaceX, wants a colony on Mars for 80,000 people. Only one problem, they must all be vegetarians.
Medicine Hat -
Since the 1950's Alberta has boasted that is is "rat free" giving comfort to those who may be rodent phobic and protecting the lucrative grain industry. But now a colony of rats has been found in Medicine Hat, that could challenge the claim.
Prominent world thinkers were recently asked for their ideas on what would make the world a better place. Ideas ranged from choosing to drink organic shade-grown coffee to establishing a human colony on Mars.
Scientists have observed that some ants stay outside the nest to work and seal the hole to protect the colony inside. They say these ants commit suicide in order to save the colony.
Artist's conception of a SpaceX spaceship landing on Mars.
Screen Capture
Mars-manned-mission vehicle (NASA Human Exploration of Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0) feb 2009
NASA
Colony starring Josh Holloway
Courtesy of Colony
Artist's conception of a colony on mars.
NASA Images
Remote surface exploration in regions around the habitat complex is accomplished by using pressurized rovers. These vehicles would allow the crew to explore beyond the range permitted by their space suits while allowing them to operate in a shirtsleeve environment. Artist concept.
John Frassanito and Associates for NASA
Mars-manned-mission vehicle (NASA Human Exploration of Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0) feb 2009
NASA
Emperor penguins - How do penguins recognize their nest in the large colony and identify their partners and offspring when they return from a foraging trip?
