Author John Sell contributes $300 and requests permission to include references to the No Agenda podcast in his fictional book series, "Bastion's Gate." The novel's plot involves themes of astrophysics and skepticism toward "settled science."
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Author John Sell contributes $300 and requests permission to include references to the No Agenda podcast in his fictional book series, "Bastion's Gate." The novel's plot involves themes of astrophysics and skepticism toward "settled science."
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope are reportedly challenging established cosmological models regarding the expansion of the universe. Observations suggesting that distant galaxies appear smaller than predicted have led some astronomers to question the validity of the Big Bang theory and the current understanding of universal evolution.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson rejected a petition from over 1,200 astronomers to rename the James Webb Space Telescope. The controversy stems from allegations that James Webb participated in the "Lavender Scare" purging of LGBTQ employees during the Truman administration. Activists on "Democracy Now" argue the name casts a pall over the scientific community.
James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Alignment Issues
NASA reports that the 18 segments of the James Webb Space Telescope's main mirror are currently out of alignment and will require months of "jiggling" to fix. Unlike the Hubble, the telescope is a million miles away and cannot be serviced by astronauts. The hosts expressed skepticism about the "live animated" visualizations used by NASA, jokingly comparing the device to a "GoldenEye" laser.
A Japanese H-IIA rocket successfully launched a British communications satellite, maintaining a 98% success rate. Meanwhile, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched by the European Space Agency, amid minor controversy regarding its namesake's historical record.
James Webb Space Telescope, NASA, LGBTQ Naming Controversy
NASA is preparing to launch the James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana, a project described as having 300 single points of failure. The telescope faces controversy from the LGBTQ community due to its namesake’s role in the Truman administration’s discrimination against gay employees. The hosts discuss the technical risks of the "origami observatory" which cannot be repaired once in orbit.
James Webb Telescope Controversy and Muppets Misogyny
Activists are calling for the renaming of the James Webb Space Telescope due to Webb's alleged role in purging LGBT individuals from the federal workforce in the 1950s. The discussion expands to the recent removal of Dr. Seuss titles and potential "misogyny" in The Muppets, specifically targeting the character of Miss Piggy.
