If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel tries to convey the vastness of space by inviting you to side-scroll through our Solar System with (you guessed it) the scale of 1 pixel to the diameter of the moon. These scale comparisons always manage to temporarily invoke something in me that approaches intuitive understanding, but before long, I can feel it fading and being replaced with the nonsensical science fictional conceit of solar systems as being something tractable. (via Making Light)
Visualizing the vast distances of space with a 1-pixel moon in a side-scrolling solar-system
The marble monument that honors the only person struck by a meteorite
On a quiet afternoon in 1954, Ann Hodge was doing what any sensible Alabamian would do – taking a nap. Then space decided to wake her up. An 8.5-pound meteorite… READ THE REST
Is Russia hunting down American satellites?
Maybe you've had this experience: You're walking somewhere and notice someone's been following you for five or six blocks. You cross the street. They stay right with you, getting a… READ THE REST
Video reveals the beauty of alien world sunsets
This ethereal video imagines what sunsets and sunrises look like in other parts of the universe. Although we can't know exactly what the sky would look like during these times… READ THE REST
Microsoft quietly released a major upgrade for gamers, and it's only $15 right now
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro while it's only $14.97 (reg. $199). If your gaming setup is still running an older OS, it might be time for a serious upgrade. Windows 11… READ THE REST
Save your old PC with this Microsoft upgrade for under $55
TL;DR: Get both Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for just $54.97 (reg. $418.99). If you have an older PC you've been keeping on life support, this is the upgrade… READ THE REST
Unlock 1TB of storage with this Dual USB Flash Drive
TL;DR: No storage? No problem! Unlock 1TB of storage space thanks to this Dual USB High-Speed Flash Drive, now $69.97 (reg. $109.99) with free shipping. There's nothing more aggravating than trying to… READ THE REST
