This is cool and all, but why? What is the purpose? Practical, or otherwise? Seriously, I want to know.

Really? It was horrible enough the first time!

Damn, seems we are at odds again (discussion wise). :-)

@Brokinarrow:: Of course. I am suggesting that in a live (near live) environment we see what can be accomplished first, before jumping ahead to an end product that is a cookie cutter result of what we already have and can do in our current environment with our current tools and materials.

“Without stealing apples private key the government cannot due this themselves.”

Good read, thank you.

This is supposed to be an informative article? What, got drunk, had a huge hangover, continuous vomiting, and clicked this out in between wiping the vomit from your lips?

“I accept that.” Chucky from SoA, ... and me in response to you. ;-)

Simple.

Not even getting into the DOJ’s stance, or Apple’s for that matter, as I have already made it clear I support Apple’s stance in comments that I have made with other related articles covering this issue.

If they actually thought it was a case of oopsie ... they would not be offering the reward. Also, “...no bodies of any other animals.” This kinda says Bald Eagles were targeted.

Our national bird is not a duck, so WGAF?

You’re too kind.

Mr. bob_d, that is a lucid, intelligent, well thought out point. Motion to make lucid, intelligent, and well thought points, OVERRULED!

Didn’t read ... just browsed through all the ID 10 T’s.

^ Loves Lightening! ^

O yea ..., and ...

“I hope it didn’t cost the US taxpayer anything.:”

Not @brokinarrow per say :: Seems a bit short sighted to believe that we should grow Earth plant life on the moon/Mars using Earths minerals and standards ... Seems much more forward thinking to see what we can grow on the moon/Mars using the moon/Mars’ natural resources (soil/water/whatever). In this way it shows us…

tl;dr :: Yes, because just using simulated soil is the exact same as the environment on either the moon and/or Mars. perfect test environment.