Author Archives: MPax

February 21, 2012
1:04 am
by: MPax

What is a Nebula?

Dust. More scientifically, an interstellar cloud of dust and ionized gases. There are nebulae which are remnants of dead or dying stars, and nebulae which are forming new stars. From dead or dying stars, there are two types of nebulae. … Continue reading →

Posted in astronomy, photos, science

February 17, 2012
1:07 am
by: MPax

Space: 2099

While researching nanoprocessors, I ran across the fact that there is a remake of Space: 1999 coming out called Space: 2099. From concept creator, Eric Bernard [brought us the new V]: After hundreds of replies from the fans on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sci-Fi on TV, science fiction

February 14, 2012
1:07 am
by: MPax

Spider Goats

As amusing as the idea is of goats dangling from spinnerets in barns, reality doesn’t go that far. Not yet. Spider silk is attractive as a material because it is tough, elastic, strong and adhesive; tougher than Kevlar and stronger … Continue reading →

Posted in essays, science

February 10, 2012
1:09 am
by: MPax

Weird Science

Thanks to Maurice Mitchell and the Geek Twins for honoring my blog with their first ever Weird Science Award. I’m quite flattered. Science has always fascinated me and was always among my best subjects in school. My other favorites were … Continue reading →

Posted in astronomy, photos, physics, PMO

February 7, 2012
1:44 am
by: MPax

The Serial

Also known as chapter plays, serials were often based off of pulp magazine fiction. Broken down into episodes or ‘chapters’, these shorter features would play before the main movie. They always ended with a cliff hangar, the hero or heroine … Continue reading →

Posted in movie, Sci-Fi on TV, science fiction, Uncategorized