I'd appreciate it if you didn't bring back any more "Bambi" memories, thanks. I lost my mom that way.

I love her face in the top still. If ever there was a, "Can you believe the shit I have to deal with?"...

Forgot to note DiChristina also had the time to read a Buzzfeed post on the topic and issue a statement to them.

I agree that the pressure is felt by everyone. But by some less than others, and I would venture that not everyone would be called names for saying no.

Really, the "my phone died" excuse?

As I responded to a friend on Facebook about this article: This is so enraging on so many levels, but especially speaks to the sexism inherent in academic circles that can be double insulting because it suggests that the very reason one is part of the community (intelligence, professional skill) is negated the second…

"...a white and/or male scientist likely wouldn't have had to face this sort of discrimination in the first place."

My Bender costume for Halloween is a success. Huzzah!

The very clever idea here is that the suits are kept outside the vehicle, with astronauts entering through a hatch in the back. The suits are in practice the airlock as well. This keeps the dust outside the crew compartment.

Thunderbirds Are Go!!!

Wow, NASA's budget really is in the shi**er. Then again antique radio flyers are pretty pricey depending on the shape they're in.

Great article! I'm a sucker for space hardware designs. :)

"Houston, I've fallen and I can't get up!" (Fritz Goro for Life magazine. 1962)

Plus, this design allowed the astronaut to scratch his nose and to even set down support rods to take a nap.