This image is taken from the x-ray and infrared spectrum as opposed to the Hubble image below that is in the visible spectrum.  Hubble’s picture was taken in 1995 and is one of the most famous images in the legacy of the space telescope.

In other space news be sure to check out the Hubble 3D film at your local IMAX theater (probably at your local science museum). Here’s a look at the trailer.

I had just past the ten mile mark of the marathon and made the left hand turn onto the out and back road that led to the Biosphere 2 dome. My pace was steady, maybe even a little too fast – I didn’t want to burn out at the end. The ache in my left hamstring had calmed down over the last few miles, but I expected it to scream back to life during this uphill section of the course. After making the turn the course crossed a cattle guard that had been covered by plywood and then made a slow ascent to the turn-around point.

Something moving through the brush on the left side of the road caught my eye. A small herd of cattle was running alongside the road not twenty feet away. Exhilarated and slightly frightened by this revelation I continued running and tried to point them out to fellow runners.

“Hey,” I called out. “We’re running with the bulls!” They couldn’t seem to hear me.

Just then the lead bull made a quick right turn and came stampeding directly towards me. In a panic I increased to a sprint. The herd hit the pavement just a moment after I was out of the crossing zone. Breathing a great sigh of relief I turned my head to watch the stampede cross the road. Fortunately the gap between me and the next runner was wide enough to let the cows through without killing anyone. In all the excitement one of the bulls slipped and went skidding across the road causing a massive cow pileup. Then just like that, they were gone into the undergrowth.

I managed to regain focus and finished the marathon with a new personal record. I had expected pain and delirium, but I never expected to find myself running with the bulls.

Now he has finally admitted something most men have suspected since the dawn of time, the greatest mystery in the universe is….Women. Of course! Even if you think you have one figured out, you still can’t understand her. Well played, Dr Hawking. Well played.

What is just as impressive as his work in astrophysics and popularizing science has been his ability to live and flourish with Lou Gerhig’s disease to the age of 70! Happy Birthday Dr. Hawking, you are an inspiration.

Stephen Hawking: Women are ‘a complete mystery’ says Quantum physicist | Mail Online.

‘Magic Mushrooms’ Return to Psychology Labs 40 Years After Leary – Bloomberg.

Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS from Michael König on Vimeo.

JAW DROPPING Space Station time lapse! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine.

All the while the Occupy movement spreads across the US while calls ring out for a national General Strike.

In this great time of need the billionaires and millionaires that makeup the NBA have cancelled games and the whole season is on the brink.

Why would we ever spend any more money on these greedy bastards? Sure, its all about the fans.

NBA Lockout: Union To Meet As Clock Continues Ticking On 2011-12 Season – SB Nation New York.

First came the tear gas:

Then came news that a Marine who served two tours in Iraq had been shot in the head with a rubber bullet and was in critical condition.

Fellow Marines reacted.

And now, Scott Olsen’s injury has become a focus point and rallying cry for Occupy Oakland and the entire Occupy movement.

And now video of Scott Olsen just prior to being shot: More here.