Tag Archives: Jupiter’s moons

Looking to move to another planetary body?

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Earth’s moon is rusting, Jupiter’s moons are warmer than they should be, there may be planets in other solar systems made of diamond, and scientists have found possible indications of life on Venus.  

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Mysteries of Life: emojis, Girl Scouts and Galileo

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 70 new emojis Yesterday, God help us, was World Emoji Day. In honor of this “occasion,” Apple unveiled 70 new emojis, including a kangaroo, parrot, peacock, mango, lettuce and cupcake. Hip techie-foodie zookeepers are presumably thrilled. … Continue reading →

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The god problem and the moons of Jupiter

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Naomi

A double digit number has just blown me away. Here’s why: A few years ago, when I was working on a book entitled, Falling for Galileo: A Romance With History, I read Galileo’s monograph, Sidereus Nuncius (“The Starry Messenger”), in … Continue reading →

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