Alt-week 7.27.13: The blind pixel-painter, redirecting the sun and Saturn's view of Earth

Alt-week takes a look at the best science and alternative tech stories from the last seven days. This week is all about being humbled. New images from NASA remind us how truly small we are, while a blind computer artist reminds us we could try harder. Perhaps the "easiest" feat this week is a village that is redirecting the sun for five months of the year. No biggie. This is alt-week.