Free T-Shirts? Count Me IN.

ChemDraw, the chemistry drawing software I've used since forever, is currently sponsoring an online contest for ACS Indy T-Shirt designs. Being a sucker for 1) contests, and 2) goofing around in ChemDraw, I had to enter. Not just once, but twice!

With apologies to Beyonce

With apologies to Disney.

Fake Headlines: Curiosity Lander

At about 10:31 PDT, the newest lander, Curiosity, landed on the surface of Mars. Here's a few bon mots, partially culled from Twitter and the JPL livestream (also, try the Mission home page).

Source: Xeni Jardin | iO9 | JPL

1. Ironically, Curiosity first landed in a giant Martian ocean.

2. Senior rovers Spirit and Opportunity were waiting on the surface with party snacks and a banner.

3. The very first image Curiosity took, before the grainy wheel shot, showed some little green men sitting under a black obelisk.

4. Also sighted: a blue Police Box.

5. "Seven Minutes of Terror!" roller coaster underway at Disney World.

6. Next potential rover name: Marvin.

Why, yes, I am!
Source: JPL | NASA

For more (real) Curiosity updates, stay tuned to @MarsCuriosity on Twitter.