Science
Chandrayaan-2: Lander Vikram separates from orbiter; to land on September 7
- September 03, 2019
The duration of the maneuver was four seconds. In a statement, the Isro on Monday said the lander, after the separation, was located in an orbit of 119km perigee (closest point from moon) and 127 km apogee of the moon's orbit. Vikram is scheduled to land on the south polar region of the moon on September 7 between 1.30 a.m.to 2.30 a.m. Vikram, named after the father of India's space research programme Vikram A Sarabhai, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface near its south pole on ... (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The duration of the maneuver was four seconds. In a statement, the Isro on Monday said the lander, after the separation, was located in an orbit of 119km perigee (closest point from moon) and 127 km apogee of the moon's orbit. Vikram is scheduled to land on the south polar region of the moon on September 7 between 1.30 a.m.to 2.30 a.m. Vikram, named after the father of India's space research programme Vikram A Sarabhai, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface near its south pole on ... (more...)
USA states declare emergency over hurricane Dorian
- September 03, 2019
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, and said Dorian was likely to remain an extremely unsafe hurricane as it approaches Florida through the weekend. One of the most powerful storms ever to hit the USA was on Labor Day 1935. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida expanded the state of emergency declaration he issued for 26 counties Wednesday to one that covers all of the 67 counties in the state "due to Hurricane Dorian's ... (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, and said Dorian was likely to remain an extremely unsafe hurricane as it approaches Florida through the weekend. One of the most powerful storms ever to hit the USA was on Labor Day 1935. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida expanded the state of emergency declaration he issued for 26 counties Wednesday to one that covers all of the 67 counties in the state "due to Hurricane Dorian's ... (more...)
Hurricane Dorian tears roofs from buildings as it makes landfall in Bahamas
- September 02, 2019
In the northern stretches of the archipelago, hotels were closed and residential homes boarded up as officials hired boats to move people to larger islands. But I think the message for today is, with the new Cat 5, don't take your eye off this storm. "It's just up to the residents to be prepared and again heed the warning". (more...)
- September 02, 2019
In the northern stretches of the archipelago, hotels were closed and residential homes boarded up as officials hired boats to move people to larger islands. But I think the message for today is, with the new Cat 5, don't take your eye off this storm. "It's just up to the residents to be prepared and again heed the warning". (more...)
How to Take a Picture of a Black Hole
- September 02, 2019
A 29-year-old computer scientist is having her moment in the sun after leading the development of an algorithm that produced the first-ever picture of a black hole. Bouman is quick to recognize the idea that scientists, astronauts, mathematicians and engineers are all required for the project. In separate experiments, according to the MIT note, she extracted patches from astronomical images and from snapshots of terrestrial scenes, but the choice of training data had little effect on the ... (more...)
- September 02, 2019
A 29-year-old computer scientist is having her moment in the sun after leading the development of an algorithm that produced the first-ever picture of a black hole. Bouman is quick to recognize the idea that scientists, astronauts, mathematicians and engineers are all required for the project. In separate experiments, according to the MIT note, she extracted patches from astronomical images and from snapshots of terrestrial scenes, but the choice of training data had little effect on the ... (more...)
Latest update on Hurricane Dorian
- September 02, 2019
This significant rainfall has the potential to result in life-threatening flash flooding and cause extensive damage to roads and property. However, he added that the county will be safe if the Hurricane does what the models are predicting. (more...)
- September 02, 2019
This significant rainfall has the potential to result in life-threatening flash flooding and cause extensive damage to roads and property. However, he added that the county will be safe if the Hurricane does what the models are predicting. (more...)
Chargers tabling extension talks with Melvin Gordon until after the season
- September 02, 2019
Los Angeles will not be negotiating a new deal with the running back - who is now holding out - during the season, general manager Tom Telesco told reporters Sunday. Chargers running back Melvin Gordon scores a touchdown against the Browns in October. McCoy would fit in beautifully with the team's offensive approach and could be had at a bargain rate compared to what Gordon is seeking. (more...)
- September 02, 2019
Los Angeles will not be negotiating a new deal with the running back - who is now holding out - during the season, general manager Tom Telesco told reporters Sunday. Chargers running back Melvin Gordon scores a touchdown against the Browns in October. McCoy would fit in beautifully with the team's offensive approach and could be had at a bargain rate compared to what Gordon is seeking. (more...)
Google Doodle celebrates Spring Equinox 2019
- September 02, 2019
The Northern Hemisphere's autumnal equinox - which will take place six months later, on September 23 - heralds the coming of spring south of the equator. This equinox extends to USA, Central America, Canada, Europe, Asia and northern Africa. In rest of the world, Google will show the Fall 2019 doodle denoting the Southern Hemisphere. (more...)
- September 02, 2019
The Northern Hemisphere's autumnal equinox - which will take place six months later, on September 23 - heralds the coming of spring south of the equator. This equinox extends to USA, Central America, Canada, Europe, Asia and northern Africa. In rest of the world, Google will show the Fall 2019 doodle denoting the Southern Hemisphere. (more...)
Blue Jays' Bo Bichette sets another team record
- September 01, 2019
Tepera has appeared in 12 games for the Blue Jays this season, pitching in 11 innings with a 6.55 earned run average. George Springer went 2 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs while Alex Bregman , Aledmys Diaz and Josh Reddick each had an RBI to cap off Houston's scoring as a team in the win. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
Tepera has appeared in 12 games for the Blue Jays this season, pitching in 11 innings with a 6.55 earned run average. George Springer went 2 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs while Alex Bregman , Aledmys Diaz and Josh Reddick each had an RBI to cap off Houston's scoring as a team in the win. (more...)
Greta Thunberg: Our war on nature must end
- September 01, 2019
She called on people to work together and cooperate despite their differences. Her journey has caused a stir online, with critics of the teenage activist taking to Twitter to air their views on her trip. Greta as a non-sailor before this trip kept up very well in all conditions and I would say she's quite an offshore sailor now. She ate freeze-dried food and used a bucket as a toilet. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
She called on people to work together and cooperate despite their differences. Her journey has caused a stir online, with critics of the teenage activist taking to Twitter to air their views on her trip. Greta as a non-sailor before this trip kept up very well in all conditions and I would say she's quite an offshore sailor now. She ate freeze-dried food and used a bucket as a toilet. (more...)
Bikes and e-scooters removed from several Florida city streets
- September 01, 2019
As Bloomberg highlights , the city of Miami has ordered all scooter rental services to decommission their rides by noon on Friday. The company is collecting them and putting them in storage until the storm passes. A Spin spokesperson said that the team was always monitoring weather to see if conditions are safe and if they are not they adjust their fleet accordingly. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
As Bloomberg highlights , the city of Miami has ordered all scooter rental services to decommission their rides by noon on Friday. The company is collecting them and putting them in storage until the storm passes. A Spin spokesperson said that the team was always monitoring weather to see if conditions are safe and if they are not they adjust their fleet accordingly. (more...)
ISRO performs 4rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver
- September 01, 2019
The orbit achieved is 124 km x 164 km, it said. The next Lunar bound orbit manoeuvre is scheduled on September 1 2019 between 1800-1900 hrs IST. On August 39, the fourth lunar bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully using the onboard propulsion system. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
The orbit achieved is 124 km x 164 km, it said. The next Lunar bound orbit manoeuvre is scheduled on September 1 2019 between 1800-1900 hrs IST. On August 39, the fourth lunar bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully using the onboard propulsion system. (more...)
Celeste and Inside Free On Epic Games Store Right Now
- September 01, 2019
Epic Games has announced eight more games coming to their storefront ahead of their showcase at PAX West this week, demonstrating that their exclusive-based strategy remains alive and well. Epic Games has supported the couple throughout the controversy, doubling down on their exclusive, developer-focused policy. We make mistakes as well but this wasn't a mistake. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
Epic Games has announced eight more games coming to their storefront ahead of their showcase at PAX West this week, demonstrating that their exclusive-based strategy remains alive and well. Epic Games has supported the couple throughout the controversy, doubling down on their exclusive, developer-focused policy. We make mistakes as well but this wasn't a mistake. (more...)
Hurricane Dorian risk ‘increasing’ for Myrtle Beach as it continues to strengthen
- September 01, 2019
While forecasters said that Dorian would hit somewhere along the east coast of Florida, the latest cone of probability shows the storm is tracking to the Carolinas or possibly even Georgia . Trump canceled his plans to travel to Poland this weekend as the hurricane neared. Major airlines began allowing travelers to change their reservations without fees. (more...)
- September 01, 2019
While forecasters said that Dorian would hit somewhere along the east coast of Florida, the latest cone of probability shows the storm is tracking to the Carolinas or possibly even Georgia . Trump canceled his plans to travel to Poland this weekend as the hurricane neared. Major airlines began allowing travelers to change their reservations without fees. (more...)
Trump’s Profound Ignorance On Methane Monitoring Technology
- August 31, 2019
Anne Idsal, acting assistant administrator for EPA's air and radiation office, told reporters EPA was removing "inappropriate" and "redundant" regulations that provided "minimal environmental benefit". If these relaxed restrictions result in a methane-leak disaster, it could seriously undermine the companies' sales pitch that natural gas is a cleaner, safer alternative to fossil fuels. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Anne Idsal, acting assistant administrator for EPA's air and radiation office, told reporters EPA was removing "inappropriate" and "redundant" regulations that provided "minimal environmental benefit". If these relaxed restrictions result in a methane-leak disaster, it could seriously undermine the companies' sales pitch that natural gas is a cleaner, safer alternative to fossil fuels. (more...)
Dorian intensifies into a category 4 hurricane
- August 31, 2019
The coast can expect large, destructive waves, it said. The storm was moving west-northwest at 12 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. None of these effects will start until Monday at the earliest. But the National Hurricane Center in Miami cautioned that its meteorologists remain uncertain whether Dorian would make a devastating direct strike on the state's east coast or inflict a glancing blow. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
The coast can expect large, destructive waves, it said. The storm was moving west-northwest at 12 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. None of these effects will start until Monday at the earliest. But the National Hurricane Center in Miami cautioned that its meteorologists remain uncertain whether Dorian would make a devastating direct strike on the state's east coast or inflict a glancing blow. (more...)
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope fully assembled
- August 31, 2019
NASA's most powerful and complex space telescope has now been mechanically connected. Yesterday, the team used a crane to slowly and gently guide the telescope into place while ensuring that all points of contact were properly aligned and seated. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
NASA's most powerful and complex space telescope has now been mechanically connected. Yesterday, the team used a crane to slowly and gently guide the telescope into place while ensuring that all points of contact were properly aligned and seated. (more...)
Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it moves toward Florida, Georgia
- August 31, 2019
Rainfall of about 150 to 300mm (six to 12 inches), with up to 460mm (18 inches) in some areas of the northwestern Bahamas and Florida, is expected. The latest track from the NHC has Dorian strengthening to a Category 4 storm, moving over the Northwestern Bahamas Sunday and Monday, and slowing down considerably as it approaches the state with sustained winds of 140 miles per hour (225.31 km/h). (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Rainfall of about 150 to 300mm (six to 12 inches), with up to 460mm (18 inches) in some areas of the northwestern Bahamas and Florida, is expected. The latest track from the NHC has Dorian strengthening to a Category 4 storm, moving over the Northwestern Bahamas Sunday and Monday, and slowing down considerably as it approaches the state with sustained winds of 140 miles per hour (225.31 km/h). (more...)
Swedish Teen Climate Activist Takes School Strike To Gates Of UN
- August 31, 2019
Youth Climate Activist Greta Thunberg arrived in NY ahead of a United Nations Summit she will attend at the invitation of Secretary-General António Guterres. Her arrival was heralded by a flotilla of 17 sailboats, charted by the United Nations , that intercepted her vessel near the Statue of Liberty. "Clearly Greta has made huge sacrifices, and we can all think about the sacrifices that we can personally make to advance this" climate agenda, she told Al Jazeera. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Youth Climate Activist Greta Thunberg arrived in NY ahead of a United Nations Summit she will attend at the invitation of Secretary-General António Guterres. Her arrival was heralded by a flotilla of 17 sailboats, charted by the United Nations , that intercepted her vessel near the Statue of Liberty. "Clearly Greta has made huge sacrifices, and we can all think about the sacrifices that we can personally make to advance this" climate agenda, she told Al Jazeera. (more...)
Hurricane Hunter Plane Flies Into Dorian
- August 31, 2019
The White House said Trump's emergency declaration authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts. Officials advised residents to stockpile canned food, water and other supplies and to refill essential prescriptions. Homeowners and businesses rushed to cover their windows with plywood. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
The White House said Trump's emergency declaration authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts. Officials advised residents to stockpile canned food, water and other supplies and to refill essential prescriptions. Homeowners and businesses rushed to cover their windows with plywood. (more...)
Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Parts of America This Weekend
- August 31, 2019
If you don't know what "auroral activity" means, that's okay. Scientists say that the best chance to see the lights will be on Saturday and Sunday. The Space Weather Prediction Center, a branch of NOAA, tweeted out an image earlier Thursday. If you live in the United States you don't often get the opportunity to see the phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, commonly referred to as the "northern lights". (more...)
- August 31, 2019
If you don't know what "auroral activity" means, that's okay. Scientists say that the best chance to see the lights will be on Saturday and Sunday. The Space Weather Prediction Center, a branch of NOAA, tweeted out an image earlier Thursday. If you live in the United States you don't often get the opportunity to see the phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, commonly referred to as the "northern lights". (more...)
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