This blog is basically a Mars Rover fan account now. But, this is unprecedented footage from ANOTHER PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, so I hope you stick along for the ride! Today, NASA released new video footage of Percy the Rover landing on Mars. This includes a flawless 70-foot parachute deployment (that opened in seven-tenths …
Well, we freaking did it! We landed another rover on Mars. In the most difficult landing site we’ve ever attempted, with the most complex rover humanity has ever assembled. And, in the days to come, we’ll get video and audio of the landing filmed from cameras and microphones onboard the vehicle. For now, we know …
Last week’s best Release Radar find was from emerging indie musician, Delachute. This Montreal-based artist has a vocal sound that reminds me a bit of alt-J, paired with dreamy guitar sounds make for an incredibly pleasant listen. Not so dreamy, however, are the lyrics, which depict sinister stories about criminals in the prison system. But, …
In 8 days time, I will be – by name at least – an alien. That’s when the latest rover lands on Mars, and with it, a microchip containing over 10 million names from Earth. NASA’s Perseverance Rover, which took off in July of last year, is scheduled to touch down on February 18th at …
The Australian Open has long been one of my favourite sporting events. Situated perfectly in the depths of our winter, the happy, blue courts, and warm summer scenes offer a sharp contrast to our long, cold nights. Plus, the matches are often well-timed for Pacific primetime. This year, the Australian Open also offers a glimpse …
One thing I’ve found really relaxing during pandemic days has been watching downhill mountain biking and snowboarding videos. The GoPro footage is so high-quality and immersive that you really feel like you are the likes of Mark McMorris throwing down big air on the Swiss Alps. So, I immediately dug in when I saw the …
If you watched the inauguration today, Lady Gaga, J-Lo, and, yes, even Joe Biden took a backseat to National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. The youngest inaugural poet in US history, her words served as a snapshot in time. They were truthful and unreserved. They did not placate or soften the imperfectness of present day, …
Virgin Orbit just pulled off the ultimate Transformers move: launching a rocket from a 747 and putting it into orbit. Which, is impressive, considering launching from a plane provides the ability to launch from virtually anywhere in the world – without needing a “spaceport.” As Wired writes: “If you want to launch something to the …
“Emily Dickinson…she’s a lot.” This line, delivered early in Season 2, does well to encapsulate the premise of Apple TV’s adaptation of Emily Dickinson’s life story. A poet who became famous after her death, Dickinson mixes factual accounts of her life with creative license, allowing for it to provide commentary on our current social climate. …
‘Tis the season to crush TV. At least that’s what I’ve been doing in my free time, as I sit inside donning my evening pajamas (clearly different from my daytime pajamas), and curling up with a hot chocolate and a pack of sour keys (this is a judgement-free zone.) Here are a few of the …