There will be a total lunar eclipse over the Marianas Islands tonight and it occurs in prime evening time.  Eclipses of the Sun and Moon occur when they are exactly lined up with Earth.  A lunar eclipse or an eclipse of the Moon can occur only at full Moon when the Earth, Sun and Moon are lined up with the Earth in the middle.  The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow and is somehow changed in appearance. This week, we will talk about celestial mechanics in motion and pay a visit to the original deep space Voyagers! MORE>>

Scientists that work on the Ulysses mission have made an astounding discovery.  They have found that sounds generated deep inside the Sun cause our own planet to shake and vibrate in sympathy.  Not only does the Sun ring like a giant bell, so do we. This week, we will talk a little bit about helioseismology, old babies and flying a marathon! MORE>>

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about the miraculous nature of gecko feet and the astounding physics that allows the little guys to walk on the ceiling.  This weeks lead topic is the all time champion in the ‘amazing feet’ category. Then we will move on to a little good news and a little bad news from space and close with the biggest diamond in the universe! MORE>>

Unfortunately for the people of Guam, diabetes is a fact of life.  We have one of the US’s highest rates of diabetes and everyone knows someone who has it.  And it isn’t just here.  Diabetes affects more than 230 million people, almost 6% of the world's adult population, according to the World Diabetes Foundation.  There are several interesting news items this week concerning this dread disease. Our secont topic, that’s always hot here on Guam.  Boonie peppers.  Chamorus like their food hot Hot HOT and there is endless debate over which island in the Marianas chain has the hottest peppers. Some like it sweet and some like it hot. Which one are you?? MORE>>