Scientists Cupcake Demonstration

When Budge Cuts Affect NASA Missions

Scientists come to the rescue with baking pans and wash cloths!

“The 2013 budget proposal submitted by the Obama administration earlier this year would cut funding for NASA‘s planetary science projects by about $300 million. While Congress is still deliberating over the federal budget, groups of scientists are planning a series of demonstrations — in the form of bake sales, car washes and other events — for Saturday (June 9) to plead their case.”   Read the full story at  space.com