Does everyone know about NASA TV? The lander has been on the surface of Mars for slightly under 30 minutes as I type. Update: Go over here to see a photo of the lander settling toward the Mars surface under its parachute. Truly amazing.
NPR had a story this morning about the gadgets Q offered James Bond in the movies and the inspiration they provide to the real-life agencies. I can see the utility of a dead rat with a hollow abdomen, but I’m glad I had finished breakfast before I heard it. I had another thought, though. I’m …