Monthly Archives: September 2009

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Invader Xan

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Looking for moons with Kepler’s eyes…

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Invader Xan

The idea that moons around exoplanets could be host to life is certainly not a new one. Thanks to Star Wars (and Ewoks), the idea of habitable moons is quite deeply embedded into sci fi pop culture — and as … Continue reading →

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Zero point one recurring

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Invader Xan

An honourable mention of geekery has to go to today’s date. Today is September 9th, 2009. More easily referred to as 9/9/9. And as any mathematician should rapidly spot, 9 / 9 / 9 = 0.111111… Many would also point … Continue reading →

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Rubbing the right elbows

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Invader Xan

Well it’s not often you get told about a symposium that’s 100% relevant to your research interests! I’m posting this almost entirely to remind myself to look into it. Seriously, I’d love to go along. Even if it means grovelling … Continue reading →