linkedy links IV [Dynamics of Cats]

Mining the Astronomical Literature – yes, just ADS not the Asteroids, yet.
Shamelessly cribbed from a thread on the fb Astronomers group

In defence of string theory – rather good post by Matt Strassler
Claim that founding node of networks can be efficiently localized by sparse sampling
Don’t Confuse Technology With College Teaching – from the Chronicle

Kepler 11: A Six-Planet Sonata from Alex Parker on Vimeo.