BoingBoing noted that this map shows 14 convenient ways to commit suicide in Shanghai. Some are practical, some are a little far-fetched but will do in a pinch if you are suddenly crushed under the weight of the futility of your continued existence. I guess it would be a different map for Beijing, which would include “beg North Korean negotiator for a quick demo of his country’s nuclear program” and “go up against 12-year-old table-tennis champion; sudden-death tiebreaker involves bouncing exploding ping-pong balls off your forehead.” Huichunji pharmacy sells sleeping pills. Suzhou Creek is uncovered. The #57 bus goes directly…
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Somewhere out there, Scotty is smiling, because clearly Discovery’s engines can take it very well. I’m very happy about this morning’s successful launch – I missed seeing it live, but watched a replay via BBC News. Now if we can get on with things and do the science, and make this return to space count for something, that would be a very good thing. I know a lot of people wonder why we spend a lot of money on space; I sometimes wonder why we don’t spend more. You can’t always put a dollar value on scientific exploration, and the…