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Trivia for Aliens (1986) dir. James Cameron

Tonight's episode of ITB, The Curse of the Red Rain.

We Found the Universe’s First Type of Molecule

For decades, astronomers searched the cosmos for what is thought to be the first kind of molecule to have formed after the Big Bang. Now, it has finally been found. The molecule is called helium hydride. It’s made of a combination of hydrogen and helium. Astronomers think the molecule appeared more than 13 billion years ago and was the beginning step in the evolution of the universe. Only a few kinds of atoms existed when the universe was very young. Over time, the universe transformed from a primordial soup of simple molecules to the complex place it is today — filled with a seemingly infinite number of planets, stars and galaxies. Using SOFIA, the world’s largest airborne observatory, scientists detected newly formed helium hydride in a planetary nebula 3,000 light-years away. It was the first ever detection of the molecule in the modern universe. Learn more about the discovery:

Helium hydride is created when hydrogen and helium combine. 

Since the 1970s, scientists thought planetary nebula NGC 7027—a giant cloud of gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus—had the right environment for helium hydride to exist. 

But space telescopes could not pick out its chemical signal from a medley of molecules. 

Enter SOFIA, the world’s largest flying observatory! 

By pointing the aircraft’s 106-inch telescope at the planetary nebula and using a tool that works like a radio receiver to tune in to the “frequency” of helium hydride, similar to tuning a radio to a favorite station…

…the molecule’s chemical signal came through loud and clear, bringing a decades-long search to a happy end.

The discovery serves as proof that helium hydride can, in fact, exist in space. This confirms a key part of our basic understanding of the chemistry of the early universe. SOFIA is a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft that allows astronomers to study the solar system and beyond in ways that are not possible with ground-based telescopes. Find out more about the mission at www.nasa.gov/SOFIA

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Invitation to be the speaker of a fundraiser for cancer

I have been invited by my friend Joyce Cain and the Paul Mitchell Academy to give a speech about my struggles with lupus and Leukemia, how I continue to fight for the ones I love, how I overcome little by little, and how grateful I am to be here today. How everyday is a blessings starting with every breath I take and how the love of my family and true friends get me through the rough times. I'm honored, flattered and blessed that I have been invited for such event which is a fundraising for cancer. What an honor to serve as motivations for hundreds of students who are trying to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true! If you would like to contribute to the fundraiser, DM, PM or Text me for more details. Thanks for your contribution.

Life can be so easy or so hard...

An old Cherokee told his grandson: " My son, there´s a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is EVIL. it´s anger, jealosy, greed, resentment, lies & ego. The other is GOOD. it´s joy, peace, love, hope, kindness & truth. " the boy though about it and asked: "Grandfather, which wolf wins?" The old man quietly replied: "The one you feed!"

We had a family

for @myhobbitpippin

The great John Wheeler.

One of the greatest Theotherical Physicists that ever lived.

I’m feeling a bit like this, this morning.

Happy Monday

My babies.

“Can you fit your fist in your mouth?”

THE RINGS OF POWER — S2E8: Shadow and Flame