In this episode, the mighty upstart human species actually "plumbs" space itself! Tolkien. meets Joseph Campbell. Astronauts pooping in a bag-like device? Hehey.   more »

One of the best presentations against nuclear power is out right now, from Amory Lovins and the magnificent Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). And Grist is interviewing him all about it. After beating up on nuclear power with these articles, it would be a great time to introduce a moratorium on new nukes, along with throwing the industry (lobbyists, legislators, and shills) a nice, juicy bone.   more »