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Monday, December 3, 2012

What Will NASA Announce Monday About What It Found on Mars?

One science journalist says he has an idea of what it will be.

  UPDATE 3:42 PM: Nasa announced its findings in a news conference in San Francisco, noting it had not found direct evidence of chemical compounds that would support the presence of life on Mars. Read more on the Huffington Post. -- It's not being announced at NASA Goddard's Space Flight Center, which we can claim in our neck of the woods, but NASA Monday will release what's being called a noteworthy finding by the Curiosity rover now investigating the surface of Mars. Rumors began flying after chief Curiosity scientist John Grotzinger was quoted by NPR as saying that the rover had recently gathered data "for the history books." However, NASA downplayed expectations in a statement Friday. "Rumors and speculation that there are major new …

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Get Out: Weekend of May 13

Fun and enlightening activities happening in or around Chevy Chase this weekend.

Historic Home Tour  Where/When: Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Friday, May 13, 11 a.m. Why Go: Take a tour of the historic Strathmore mansion. The guided tour focuses on architectural features, history and an overview of the mansion. Price: Free, but call ahead (301-581-5109) to reserve a spot on the tour. "Jekyll & Hyde" Where/When: Kensington Arts Theatre, 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27 and 28, 8 p.m. Why Go: See the classic play about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart.  Price: $20 for general admission, $13 for children 13 years old and younger and $17 for seniors (60 years old and up), high school students and college students. …

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