Robbie Gonzalez's discussions

I actually prefer the term "Hyper-Luminous Infrared Galaxy" to "hot DOG," though I agree hot DOG is definitely more likely to stick in one's mind. Read more

I grew up in Tucson, too. Are you sure touristy is the right word? Snow birds? Yes. Retirees? Yes. Getaway hotspot for the rich (La Paloma) and famous (Canyon Ranch)? Sure, why not. Read more

It's the awesome power of Kepler. Check it out. Read more

Aaaaand I cant believe I left that that out. About 5,000 light years. Cheers. Read more

Har har. Let's hope not. Read more

I almost didn't respond to this, because nothing irks me more than commentary from someone who clearly didn't read the post, but I decided to go ahead and reply for the sake of everyone else who decides to skip straight to the comments to offer up their own uninformed, ad-hoc reckons. As I clearly state in the post: Read more

"Toddlers can be duped with 'guess who' but don't try to bullshit them about the nature of things." Read more

I was arguing about this video with people last night: is this an earnest suggestion on Bill's part? Read more

One of my all-time favorite pieces of science journalism. The best part, in my opinion, comes towards the end of the article, where Wilford describes the intensity of the landing with mission data that NASA had collected on Neil Armstrong's heartbeat. Read more

The "watch this" was a great touch, but for some reason Gary Oldman's smirk at 1:24 just killed me. Read more

This is one of my favorite comments ever. Read more

Good call. Read more

Memes besides honey badger that can be tied in to this post: Read more

Vi Hart's videos reward multiple viewings :) Read more

Pretty sure that would qualify as knismesis. Read more

Being a website that deals in science fiction AND science fact, we will not shy away from high-profile stories having to do with misinterpreted and misrepresented science, politically themed or otherwise. Read more

You win. If I had a cookie, I would give it to you. Read more

I agree... but soft like jello? Maybe not a dog toy, but something similar? I want to find a link to a product description if it really is just some weird, gelatinous toy. Read more

Haha, I noticed that, too — part of why I suggest hiding the controls. Looks like it was mapped on top of existing mapping software. Read more

Nope. The rover is gorgeous. Read more