Astrosphere for May 31, 2007

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Let's see what's happening in the astrosphere.

First, I'm happy to report that the

5th Carnival of Space

is up, including a post from Universe Today. Check it out, and participate next week.

Pity poor Pluto, kicked out of the planet club.

Seed Magazine

has an interesting article from Chris Mooney about how science needs to be able to

get its message across

effectively.

And Deborah Byrd from

Earth Sky Blogs

explains why people resist science.

Astroprof

has an analysis of

space tourism safety

.

Sentient Development

thinks

the Drake Equation is obsolete

.

Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today, founding the website in March 1999. He's also the co-host of Astronomy Cast.