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A tribute to LAIKA- the Brave space pioneer and Sacrificial lamb for Human Innovation

January 27, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Science! / animal astronauts, animal testing in space, animal welfare in science, CCCP, Comrade Laika, cosmonaut dogs, dog in space, early space travel, ethical science, ethical space programs, ethics, first animal in space, First living thing in space, historical space events, history of space exploration, Laika, Laika memorial, Laika the space dog, science, science and ethics, scientific sacrifice, soviet science, Soviet space dogs, Soviet space program, soviet union, Space dog, space dog sacrifice, space ethics, space exploration, space exploration heroes, space exploration pioneers, space exploration stories, space history, space missions, space race history, space research animals, space travel milestones, spaceflight history, Sputnik 2, the dark side of science, the space race

Even though her Launch was in November, I always take a quiet moment to remember Laika and her “sacrifice” for humanity randomly. I saw this post on a facebook page so naturally it drudged up all sorts of feelings on the topic of ethics in science and where to draw the line. This is a […]

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Space is totally coool man…..totally: ION Thrusters engaged

August 20, 2013 / Leave a Comment / Science! / fuel efficiency, future propulsion, ion propulsion, ion thrusters, NASA, NASA.gov, outer space, space, space exploration

Move over outdated-ass-combustion-to-create-propulsion methods because the future is gonna F# (k your day up! (well no really but its always fun to pretend)But right now NASA is working on new ION thrusters that can be 10 to 12 times more fuel efficiency (as stated below…quoted from article) An ion thruster produces small levels of thrust

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Happy MAR 10th! (Mar10 Day)March 10, 2026
Nintendo is Suing the US GOVTMarch 6, 2026
I Woke up today to this random tidbit. You read it right…. NINTENDO filed a lawsuit against the US GOVT. This outta be interesting, because on one hand you have the corrupt ass US GOVT and on the other hand you have the corporate litigation machine known as NINTENDO. I’m at a loss here, because both are pretty intense litigators
Dakk’s Corner- 2/28/26 ‘End of Line’February 28, 2026
It’s been about a month, so yeah… we need to talk. Dakks Corner is usually where I drop the guard a little, and this time there’s actually something to explain. I started a new job, which has been a whole adjustment — new schedule, new energy demands, new mental bandwidth. It’s not a bad thing. In a lot of ways
My sonic 4 theory may end up being true!February 22, 2026
I came across a gem today…… and It’s about friggin Sonic! More specifcally the potential trajectory of Sonic 4 (if/when it happens….let’s be honmest Jim Carrey LOVE this franchise). A new SuperHeroHype report suggests Sonic 4 may feature time travel, which instantly reminded me of a long‑standing theory… I’ve always believed the franchise could pull an ‘Avengers: Endgame’ move and
Dakk Reakts to: NEW Mando and Grogu TrailerFebruary 18, 2026
Man……Feels good to be back in the saddle. What’s up, everybody (and welcome back to DAKK REAKTS). There’s something about cracking open a fresh trailer that reminds me why I love doing this in the first place. The excitement, the hype, (lately…..the cautious optimism) it’s all part of this little ritual we call DAKK REAKTS. And this time we’re diving
Marvel Megapost Madness: A look Behind the ScenesFebruary 10, 2026
I haven’t Done a MEGA POST in quite sometime, let alone a MARVEL MEGA POST. This feels nice, the weather outside here in Michigan is snow with a chance of multiple blizzards so I am hunkering down and diggin into internet hoopla to bring some information your way! Boy let me tell you how NOT dry that well is too
Dakk Reakts to- Fallout Season 2February 6, 2026
Fallout Season 2 has came and went and OOOOOOOOOOOOH MY GOD (you’re going to notice a theme of me saying that….probably MORE than I should be but IDGAF) was it a great ride from beginning to end. I mean…. season 1 was…. *chef’s Kiss* but SEASON 2!!?!?!? Whoaaaaa Nelly was Season 2 an absolute delight. TURKISH DELIGHT to be exact,
Dakk’s Corner- 2/3/26 ‘The New NormalFebruary 3, 2026
The Story so far Hey hey there! I don’t know if you’re going to watch the video or read this first but either way they’re going to be saying basically the same thing….. It all comes down to if you want to here me talk or see my face (and I don’t blame you for any choice made if we