“Sometimes Life Is Going To Hit You In The Head With A Brick. Don’t Lose Faith.” — Steve Jobs

Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.

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The River Arno in Florence, Italy

Google Cardboard review

Cheap, mobile virtual reality that's a cinch to make

VR + DIY = Google Cardboard.

A cashless future? How technology is erasing the need for cash

How much cash do you have in your wallet right now?  If you’re from Sweden, there’s a good chance that answer is, none. It’s not that the Swedes are broke—far from it. Rather, advances in mobile payment technology have spurred speculation that Sweden may become the world’s first cashless society. And as it turns out, the rest of the world may not be too far behind.

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Earth is everyone’s hometown. Happy Earth Day!

When Will We Be Able to Vote Online?

Other countries are bringing the democratic process to the digital age—but challenges remain

Americans shop and bank online, so why can’t we vote online?  It comes down to security and anonymity. 

What’s Up for April 2017

Jupiter, the king of the planets, is visible all night long, and the Lyrids meteor shower peaks on April 22.

On April 7, Jupiter–the king of planets–reaches opposition, when it shines brightest and appears largest. 

Jupiter will be almost directly overhead at midnight.

This is also a great time to observe the planet’s Galilean moons–Io, Ganymeade, Europa and Callisto. They can be easily seen through binoculars.

With binoculars, you can even see the Great Red Spot as the storm transits the planet every ten hours.

Looking east on April 22, look to the skies for the Summer Triangle, consisting of Deneb, in Cygnus, the Swan; Altair in Aquila, the Eagle; and Vega, in Lyre(the Harp).

Get ready for the Lyrids, the year’s second major meteor shower, as it pierces the Summer Triangle in the early morning hours of April 22. Since the shower begins close to the new moon, expect excellent almost moonless viewing conditions.  

You can catch up on solar system and all of our missions at www.nasa.gov

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Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

Rachel Ignotofsky

An illustrated celebration of trailblazing women in science – Ada Lovelace, Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Mae Jemison, and more pioneers who conquered curiosity against tremendous cultural odds: