While I’ve been amazed by pictures of Martian ice, this is hands-down the most astonishing picture I’ve yet seen. Of course, it’s not been verified yet whether or not this is truly H2O, but it’s certainly liquid, and there’s obviously frozen water in the environment… so why not?
…ignoring the numerous reasons for “why not,” I’m still excited. Let’s see some lichen and terraforming!
Liquid droplets seem to form and move on the leg of the Phoenix Mars lander, as seen in images taken on days 8, 31, and 44 (seen above from left to right) of the craft’s mission.
Scientists think the water could stay liquid even in the frigid Martian arctic because of its high concentration of perchlorates, salts that acts like antifreeze.
Olympic great Michael Phelps has acknowledged “regrettable” behavior and “bad judgment” after a photo in a British newspaper showed him smoking marijuana.
In a statement released to The Associated Press, the swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games conceded the authenticity of the exclusive picture published Sunday by the tabloid News of the World.
Phelps said: “I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.”
This dude currently holds the human record for the most gold medals won in swimming at the Olympic Games. It makes you wonder about the veracity of the anti-marijuana propaganda, that’s for sure. [/UPDATE]
This is a picture of US Airways flight 1549, after it had crashed into the Hudson River, but before any rescuers had arrived. The people who look like they’re walking on water? They’re actually standing on the wings, and it looks like they’re being uncharacteristically patient about it. Consider this: the water must have been freezing cold, and anyone who survived the crash landing might not have survived falling into the water.
I am trying to get some background on this picture, but according to a comment on Facebook, this picture was taken by a private citizen through a telescope. Pretty amazing shot, IMO.
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