Science
Donald Trump Explains Why Sarah Sanders Stopped Doing Press Briefings
- January 23, 2019
Sanders has not held a single press briefing in 2019, which may in part stem from the current government shutdown. In a tweet on Tuesday, the president said the press covers Sanders "so rudely & inaccurately, in particular certain members of the press. (more...)
- January 23, 2019
Sanders has not held a single press briefing in 2019, which may in part stem from the current government shutdown. In a tweet on Tuesday, the president said the press covers Sanders "so rudely & inaccurately, in particular certain members of the press. (more...)
Stargazers Share Images of ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’
- January 22, 2019
The moniker "Wolf Moon" was given to every January moon by Native Americans. It was called a " super blood wolf moon " because the moon was at its closest point in its orbit to the Earth, making it appear larger than normal, or "super"; a "blood" moon because of the reddish hue from the eclipse; and a "wolf" moon, which is the name for January's full moon. (more...)
- January 22, 2019
The moniker "Wolf Moon" was given to every January moon by Native Americans. It was called a " super blood wolf moon " because the moon was at its closest point in its orbit to the Earth, making it appear larger than normal, or "super"; a "blood" moon because of the reddish hue from the eclipse; and a "wolf" moon, which is the name for January's full moon. (more...)
Saturn's rings haven't always been there
- January 21, 2019
After analyzing the final set of orbits in September 2017, however, the extent to which Cassini's trajectory was deflected initially didn't make sense. Saturn, which is mostly made up of hydrogen and helium, has an interesting atmosphere. The length of a day on each of our solar system's planets ranges from a mere 10 hours on Jupiter, all the way up to 5,832 hours on Venus. (more...)
- January 21, 2019
After analyzing the final set of orbits in September 2017, however, the extent to which Cassini's trajectory was deflected initially didn't make sense. Saturn, which is mostly made up of hydrogen and helium, has an interesting atmosphere. The length of a day on each of our solar system's planets ranges from a mere 10 hours on Jupiter, all the way up to 5,832 hours on Venus. (more...)
JAXA successfully launches Epsilon-4 rocket
- January 20, 2019
The satellite was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center by JAXA . It hitched a ride on the small-size Epsilon-4 rocket that was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The western Japan city rose from the ashes after the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing and faces the Seto Inland sea where the floating gate of Itsukushima Shrine is. (more...)
- January 20, 2019
The satellite was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center by JAXA . It hitched a ride on the small-size Epsilon-4 rocket that was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The western Japan city rose from the ashes after the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing and faces the Seto Inland sea where the floating gate of Itsukushima Shrine is. (more...)
Lunar eclipse to take centre stage in Calgary on Sunday
- January 20, 2019
So, get ready to feast your eyes on this epic astronomical event. Are you going to watch the lunar eclipse? Rest of the world will get to see some of the eclipse at moon rise or moon set depending on the time in their region. Skywatchers are gearing up for a lunar eclipse , which some are referring to as a " super blood wolf moon". Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, leader of the researchers, said unlike solar eclipse , which occurs when the moon completely covers the sun's disk, ... (more...)
- January 20, 2019
So, get ready to feast your eyes on this epic astronomical event. Are you going to watch the lunar eclipse? Rest of the world will get to see some of the eclipse at moon rise or moon set depending on the time in their region. Skywatchers are gearing up for a lunar eclipse , which some are referring to as a " super blood wolf moon". Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, leader of the researchers, said unlike solar eclipse , which occurs when the moon completely covers the sun's disk, ... (more...)
Coffee WARNING: Plants facing EXTINCTION sparking fears of future supply
- January 20, 2019
As well as the inconvenience - not to mention sleepiness - consumers would face from a coffee shortfall, the authors expressed concern over the livelihoods of farmers, many of whom are being forced to relocate as climate change ravages their crops. (more...)
- January 20, 2019
As well as the inconvenience - not to mention sleepiness - consumers would face from a coffee shortfall, the authors expressed concern over the livelihoods of farmers, many of whom are being forced to relocate as climate change ravages their crops. (more...)
Hitachi freezes construction of £13bn Anglesey nuclear power station
- January 20, 2019
Operations will therefore be suspended on Anglesey nuclear power station and at a second site at Oldbury on Severn in Gloucestershire "until a solution can be found". "The Government has to demonstrate it is committed to meeting our climate change targets by supporting new low-carbon power supply". The CBI has commented on the suspension by Hitachi of their £20 billion investment in the Wylfa nuclear power plant in Wales. (more...)
- January 20, 2019
Operations will therefore be suspended on Anglesey nuclear power station and at a second site at Oldbury on Severn in Gloucestershire "until a solution can be found". "The Government has to demonstrate it is committed to meeting our climate change targets by supporting new low-carbon power supply". The CBI has commented on the suspension by Hitachi of their £20 billion investment in the Wylfa nuclear power plant in Wales. (more...)
A 'super blood wolf moon eclipse' is happening this weekend
- January 18, 2019
Total lunar eclipses occur when the moon moves into flawless alignment with the sun and earth , giving it a copper-red or "blood" appearance to those watching from below. As the Moon is so close to Earth, it appears larger in the sky than usual. But that's just me. In recent years, a number of blood moons have captured global attention, causing some to speculate about a possible connection to prophecy and the End Times. (more...)
- January 18, 2019
Total lunar eclipses occur when the moon moves into flawless alignment with the sun and earth , giving it a copper-red or "blood" appearance to those watching from below. As the Moon is so close to Earth, it appears larger in the sky than usual. But that's just me. In recent years, a number of blood moons have captured global attention, causing some to speculate about a possible connection to prophecy and the End Times. (more...)
Seeds Start Sprouting on the Moon
- January 18, 2019
After becoming the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon , China is planning four more missions to get samples back before studying the feasibility of a lunar research base. Light was channeled into a tube in the canister, allowing a cotton seed to sprout. Rather, they could harvest and grow their food on the moon. Cotton could be used for clothing, rapeseed for oil, and the potatoes a source of food. (more...)
- January 18, 2019
After becoming the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon , China is planning four more missions to get samples back before studying the feasibility of a lunar research base. Light was channeled into a tube in the canister, allowing a cotton seed to sprout. Rather, they could harvest and grow their food on the moon. Cotton could be used for clothing, rapeseed for oil, and the potatoes a source of food. (more...)
Wolf Blood Super Moon will be visible from Northern Ireland
- January 18, 2019
Pacific Standard Time, reach totality between 8:41 and 9:44 p.m. and be over by 11:48 p.m. The super blood wolf moon eclipse is actually just the concurrence of three separate phenomena - a lunar eclipse, a super moon and a wolf moon. Day - off, so have no worries about staying up late howling at the SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON . But that last part is because of something much cooler: an eclipse. (more...)
- January 18, 2019
Pacific Standard Time, reach totality between 8:41 and 9:44 p.m. and be over by 11:48 p.m. The super blood wolf moon eclipse is actually just the concurrence of three separate phenomena - a lunar eclipse, a super moon and a wolf moon. Day - off, so have no worries about staying up late howling at the SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON . But that last part is because of something much cooler: an eclipse. (more...)
Chinese Chang’e 4 lunar lander cotton seeds are growing
- January 17, 2019
China landed its Chang'e 4 spacecraft on the moon's far side on January 3, becoming the first nation to do so. Cotton seeds carried to the moon by a Chinese probe have sprouted, marking what could be the first plant to ever grow there, according to Chinese government images. (more...)
- January 17, 2019
China landed its Chang'e 4 spacecraft on the moon's far side on January 3, becoming the first nation to do so. Cotton seeds carried to the moon by a Chinese probe have sprouted, marking what could be the first plant to ever grow there, according to Chinese government images. (more...)
Antarctica is losing ice 6 times faster today than in 1980s
- January 17, 2019
The Antarctic lost 40 billion tons of melting ice to the ocean each year from 1979 to 1989. For the study published in journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , researchers conducted the longest-ever assessment of remaining Antarctic ice mass. (more...)
- January 17, 2019
The Antarctic lost 40 billion tons of melting ice to the ocean each year from 1979 to 1989. For the study published in journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , researchers conducted the longest-ever assessment of remaining Antarctic ice mass. (more...)
Total Lunar Eclipse Expected at the End of AFC Championship Game
- January 16, 2019
The seeds were rendered dormant using "biological technology" for the 20-day trip to the Moon. China is now the third country to establish a presence on the moon after the United States and Russian Federation. With the ability to grow edible plants, astronauts could grow and harvest their own food, enabling long-term habitation. The pioneering landing highlights China's ambitions to rival the US, Russia and Europe in space through manned flights and the planned construction of a ... (more...)
- January 16, 2019
The seeds were rendered dormant using "biological technology" for the 20-day trip to the Moon. China is now the third country to establish a presence on the moon after the United States and Russian Federation. With the ability to grow edible plants, astronauts could grow and harvest their own food, enabling long-term habitation. The pioneering landing highlights China's ambitions to rival the US, Russia and Europe in space through manned flights and the planned construction of a ... (more...)
China exchanged data with NASA for its historic Moon landing
- January 16, 2019
The probe has started its scientific exploration, focusing on studying the terrain and landforms, lunar environment and substances composition, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar program. Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the national space agency, speaks during a press conference held in Beijing , China, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. NASA has not published any statements on the collaboration and could not immediately be reached for comment. (more...)
- January 16, 2019
The probe has started its scientific exploration, focusing on studying the terrain and landforms, lunar environment and substances composition, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar program. Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the national space agency, speaks during a press conference held in Beijing , China, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. NASA has not published any statements on the collaboration and could not immediately be reached for comment. (more...)
More people killed by air pollution than by AIDS, malaria
- January 16, 2019
Mr Attavanich said the country would face billions of baht in additional health costs unless the severe air pollution was tackled. Measures set out in the new plan will cut the costs of air pollution to society by almost 2.2 billion US dollars every year by 2020, by over 6.6 billion dollars every year from 2030, said the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). (more...)
- January 16, 2019
Mr Attavanich said the country would face billions of baht in additional health costs unless the severe air pollution was tackled. Measures set out in the new plan will cut the costs of air pollution to society by almost 2.2 billion US dollars every year by 2020, by over 6.6 billion dollars every year from 2030, said the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). (more...)
China to collect samples from moon this year
- January 15, 2019
The agency said four more lunar missions are planned, confirming the launch of a probe by the end of the year to bring back samples from the moon. "Experts are still discussing and verifying the feasibility of subsequent projects, but it's confirmed that there will be another three missions after Chang'e-5", Wu said at a news briefing organized by the State Council Information Office. (more...)
- January 15, 2019
The agency said four more lunar missions are planned, confirming the launch of a probe by the end of the year to bring back samples from the moon. "Experts are still discussing and verifying the feasibility of subsequent projects, but it's confirmed that there will be another three missions after Chang'e-5", Wu said at a news briefing organized by the State Council Information Office. (more...)
Lab cuts ties with Nobel Prize victor James Watson over race comments
- January 14, 2019
Studies, such as this 2016paper in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences, have refuted the belief that average I.Q. differences can be explained by genetics. In that interview, he also said he wished racial equality was real but "people who have to deal with black employees find this not true". In 1997, Britain's Sunday Telegraph quoted him as saying that women should be allowed to abort a child for any reason, such as if a gene for homosexuality were found in the foetus. (more...)
- January 14, 2019
Studies, such as this 2016paper in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences, have refuted the belief that average I.Q. differences can be explained by genetics. In that interview, he also said he wished racial equality was real but "people who have to deal with black employees find this not true". In 1997, Britain's Sunday Telegraph quoted him as saying that women should be allowed to abort a child for any reason, such as if a gene for homosexuality were found in the foetus. (more...)
Science with Jonathan Webb: Ocean temperature is warming faster than we thought
- January 13, 2019
We could see many more weather-related problems if the ocean continues to warm at this accelerated pace, especially if there is no human intervention to manage climate change, experts say. "The global warming signal is a lot easier to detect if it is changing in the oceans than on the surface". The study authors say the warming is happening because of climate change created by such human activities as the burning of fossil fuels. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
We could see many more weather-related problems if the ocean continues to warm at this accelerated pace, especially if there is no human intervention to manage climate change, experts say. "The global warming signal is a lot easier to detect if it is changing in the oceans than on the surface". The study authors say the warming is happening because of climate change created by such human activities as the burning of fossil fuels. (more...)
NSW MP vomits as he holds dead fish
- January 12, 2019
Residents are pointing the finger at state and federal governments for draining too much water from the Menindee Lakes and over-allocating the precious resource to irrigators. Arnold says members of the government "have to be bloody disgusted with yourself, politicians and cotton grower manipulators". These events are isolated to the Darling River - all of MCA's production is based on the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Systems and we have sufficient allocation of high quality water. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Residents are pointing the finger at state and federal governments for draining too much water from the Menindee Lakes and over-allocating the precious resource to irrigators. Arnold says members of the government "have to be bloody disgusted with yourself, politicians and cotton grower manipulators". These events are isolated to the Darling River - all of MCA's production is based on the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Systems and we have sufficient allocation of high quality water. (more...)
Second mysterious repeating fast radio burst has been detected in space
- January 12, 2019
Although the source of the object is still unknown, Loeb was one of the scientists suggesting that it was probably an alien probe falling off from the galaxy after completing its mission. Detected from the hills of British Columbia, these repeated signals appear to be coming from a source estimated at about 1.5 billion light-years . (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Although the source of the object is still unknown, Loeb was one of the scientists suggesting that it was probably an alien probe falling off from the galaxy after completing its mission. Detected from the hills of British Columbia, these repeated signals appear to be coming from a source estimated at about 1.5 billion light-years . (more...)
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