Fed2 Star Index
In this week’s Fed2 Star: Last week’s US clock change, this week’s list of abandoned star systems, I recommend the new movie Chappie, there’s a solar eclipse on Friday, artificial lights help health in long dark winters, dogs can distinguish between facial expressions, the most undiplomatic diplomat, chocolate to combat wrinkles and imaginary faces seen on planets. Plus Winding Down, Alan’s technical newsletter.
Official News
Start of daylight savings time in US took me by surprise last weekend
More star systems to be taken out – and one to stay in
Solar eclipse visible in UK on Friday
Real life news: an artificial sun for the dark times
Real life news: dogs know if you’re happy or sad
Diplomat of the week: insulting the guests
Invention of the week – nay, the century: anti-ageing chocolate