Crisis with this mad man as President

If sincere, I guess we should simply forget about everything else going on in our lives for total focus on Trump.

Yeah, that'll be good for everyone.

Who will it be next African Americans from other countries.Maybe you don't care but most minorities do care about this

The topics don't have to be political, although most of them are. I suggest you click on any of the numerous others listed on the menu, or better yet, start a thread of your own.

but what you're doing is akin to jumping into a room to scream at people about something completely unrelated to the discussion at hand.

People do their jobs in spite of the disasters brewing in DC. Scientists, doctors, mechanics, you and I all have to continue working. And this spectacular photograph reflects some of these scientists' excellent work. It's also a diversion from the barrage of political news.

More importantly. science provides knowledge. The data that Cassini and its brethren have provided us helps us understand our solar system and our universe. And knowledge begets inquiry and more knowledge. Simply, it's called learning.

Of course, one doesn't have to click on every post. (wink)

I mean, NASA does all that sciencey stuff, so Trump would love to shut it down to make the libruls cry.

Thanks, brooklynite.

The robotic satellites we've sent to the outer planets and beyond are remarkable for their successes and endurance. The knowledge they've provided helps us understand our universe and our place in it.

It's too bad we waste so much energy hating one another.

That will be a very sad event, however a necessary one.

Let me remind DUers of some of Cassini's early achievements from the one person best qualified to describe them, Carolyn Porco. Her TED talk is fucking amazing.

Thanks.

Wish I had her brain.

BTW, when asked by the NYT why she has never married her response was, "There are no high-maintenance items in my house of any kind — pets, plants, or husbands."

Gotta love her!