Science
Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire', 11 billion years ago
- May 27, 2020
Using data from the WM Keck Observatory in Hawaii as well as images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, an global team of researchers observed a super rare galaxy that looks rather like a donut. An Australian-led global team of astronomers has reported the discovery of an extremely rare type of galaxy, early in the history of the universe. This is in contrast with the other type of ring galaxies, which form due to internal processes. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
Using data from the WM Keck Observatory in Hawaii as well as images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, an global team of researchers observed a super rare galaxy that looks rather like a donut. An Australian-led global team of astronomers has reported the discovery of an extremely rare type of galaxy, early in the history of the universe. This is in contrast with the other type of ring galaxies, which form due to internal processes. (more...)
First heat warning of the season issued for Greater Sudbury
- May 27, 2020
Hot weather is also in the cards for the rest of Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, with a high of 32C expected, which will feel like its around 37C with the humidity. Just in time to welcome in the month of June, temperatures with a real feel in the mid-30s are expected to smack Toronto until Wednesday. Indications suggest above normal temperatures near thirty again on Thursday. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
Hot weather is also in the cards for the rest of Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, with a high of 32C expected, which will feel like its around 37C with the humidity. Just in time to welcome in the month of June, temperatures with a real feel in the mid-30s are expected to smack Toronto until Wednesday. Indications suggest above normal temperatures near thirty again on Thursday. (more...)
Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch set for Wednesday
- May 27, 2020
Crew Dragon is launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida , with the first launch window opening at 4:33 p.m ET on Wednesday, May 27 . For Musk, SpaceX and NASA , a safe flight would mark a milestone in the quest to produce reusable spacecraft that can make space travel more affordable. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
Crew Dragon is launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida , with the first launch window opening at 4:33 p.m ET on Wednesday, May 27 . For Musk, SpaceX and NASA , a safe flight would mark a milestone in the quest to produce reusable spacecraft that can make space travel more affordable. (more...)
Stormy Florida Weather May Delay Wednesday’s SpaceX Astronaut Launch
- May 27, 2020
SpaceX's Dragon Capsule is due to transport NASA veteran astronauts and good friends, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station (ISS). Before becoming an astronaut with NASA in 2000, he was a fighter pilot and test pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps. For this mission, Hurley will be the spacecraft commander, responsible for activities such as launch, landing, and recovery. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
SpaceX's Dragon Capsule is due to transport NASA veteran astronauts and good friends, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station (ISS). Before becoming an astronaut with NASA in 2000, he was a fighter pilot and test pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps. For this mission, Hurley will be the spacecraft commander, responsible for activities such as launch, landing, and recovery. (more...)
Elon Musk’s SpaceX will change USA space agency in MAJOR way today
- May 27, 2020
As well as being the country's first launch of a manned test flight in nearly a decade, extra pressure comes in the timing of the launch, with just a one-second window as the space station passes above the launch site in order to reduce the amount of fuel by Crew Dragon used in catching up with it. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
As well as being the country's first launch of a manned test flight in nearly a decade, extra pressure comes in the timing of the launch, with just a one-second window as the space station passes above the launch site in order to reduce the amount of fuel by Crew Dragon used in catching up with it. (more...)
Climate Change Will Turn Parts Of Antarctica Green, Scientists Say
- May 27, 2020
The team hopes to do another study that measure those algae blooms, as well as covers the entire Antarctica, rather than just the Antarctic Peninsula . This amounts the quantity of carbon produced by around 875,000 cars and truck trips. Green is not the only splash of colour in Antarctica. As the planet is slowly starting to get warmer, the ice found in Antarctica is melting away, and the resulting slushy environment is flawless for algae. (more...)
- May 27, 2020
The team hopes to do another study that measure those algae blooms, as well as covers the entire Antarctica, rather than just the Antarctic Peninsula . This amounts the quantity of carbon produced by around 875,000 cars and truck trips. Green is not the only splash of colour in Antarctica. As the planet is slowly starting to get warmer, the ice found in Antarctica is melting away, and the resulting slushy environment is flawless for algae. (more...)
SpaceX counts down to historic Crew Dragon astronaut launch
- May 27, 2020
Get set for a new American Space Age. This new out of this world collection features NASA's iconic logos and intergalactic inspired design elements. But the Unity is a suborbital vehicle; SpaceX wins the prize for the first orbit-capable craft - and it's actually delivering crew. Now Behnken and fellow astronaut Doug Hurley , who have been in quarantine for more than three weeks, are spending their last day and hours before launch taking in technical briefings, having medical checks ... (more...)
- May 27, 2020
Get set for a new American Space Age. This new out of this world collection features NASA's iconic logos and intergalactic inspired design elements. But the Unity is a suborbital vehicle; SpaceX wins the prize for the first orbit-capable craft - and it's actually delivering crew. Now Behnken and fellow astronaut Doug Hurley , who have been in quarantine for more than three weeks, are spending their last day and hours before launch taking in technical briefings, having medical checks ... (more...)
SpaceX, NASA give final 'go' for historic astronaut launch Wednesday
- May 26, 2020
The first stage will return to a SpaceX landing ship which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida , while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon capsule . In the beginning, Sierra Nevada Company and Blue Origin, in addition to Boeing and SpaceX, attempted to provide cargo services. The primary objective of the mission is to demonstrate the Dragon's performance for future crewed flights. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
The first stage will return to a SpaceX landing ship which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida , while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon capsule . In the beginning, Sierra Nevada Company and Blue Origin, in addition to Boeing and SpaceX, attempted to provide cargo services. The primary objective of the mission is to demonstrate the Dragon's performance for future crewed flights. (more...)
SpaceX, NASA face one final obstacle before crewed launch Wednesday
- May 26, 2020
Since 2011, Nasa has had to rely on the Russian space program to ferry crew for months-long missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), purchasing seats on ageing Soyuz spaceships for up to $85m apiece. SpaceX has a split-second launch window. Forecasters put the odds of acceptable launch weather at 40%. If SpaceX doesn't launch Wednesday, its next attempt would be Saturday. (more...)
- May 26, 2020
Since 2011, Nasa has had to rely on the Russian space program to ferry crew for months-long missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), purchasing seats on ageing Soyuz spaceships for up to $85m apiece. SpaceX has a split-second launch window. Forecasters put the odds of acceptable launch weather at 40%. If SpaceX doesn't launch Wednesday, its next attempt would be Saturday. (more...)
Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch
- May 26, 2020
The launch will see the pair leave the U.S. to dock at the International Space Station nineteen hours later, where they will spend 19 hours on orbit, with orbit-raising burns and also a manual flight test. The rendezvous with the ISS will be performed autonomously, but the astronauts can take manual control in the event that things don't look right. At this altitude, it will then begin its approach towards Pressurised Mating Adapter-2, or PMA-2 on the ISS' Harmony module, which is ... (more...)
- May 26, 2020
The launch will see the pair leave the U.S. to dock at the International Space Station nineteen hours later, where they will spend 19 hours on orbit, with orbit-raising burns and also a manual flight test. The rendezvous with the ISS will be performed autonomously, but the astronauts can take manual control in the event that things don't look right. At this altitude, it will then begin its approach towards Pressurised Mating Adapter-2, or PMA-2 on the ISS' Harmony module, which is ... (more...)
How will the weakening of the Earth's Magnetic Field affect people?
- May 25, 2020
Recently, a weakening in the South Atlantic region of the magnetic field caused worries among scientists. However, satellites and other spacecraft flying through the area are more likely to experience technical malfunctions as the magnetic field is weaker in this region, so charged particles can penetrate the altitudes of low-Earth orbit satellites. (more...)
- May 25, 2020
Recently, a weakening in the South Atlantic region of the magnetic field caused worries among scientists. However, satellites and other spacecraft flying through the area are more likely to experience technical malfunctions as the magnetic field is weaker in this region, so charged particles can penetrate the altitudes of low-Earth orbit satellites. (more...)
NASA Astronauts Enter Quarantine Ahead of SpaceX Demo-2 Mission
- May 25, 2020
NASA clarified that although people globally were under various forms of quarantine to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the astronauts' new constraints are standard. Isolating for two weeks before liftoff will ensure the astronauts will not carry any diseases into space that could threaten their mission or the health of their colleagues on the ISS. (more...)
- May 25, 2020
NASA clarified that although people globally were under various forms of quarantine to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the astronauts' new constraints are standard. Isolating for two weeks before liftoff will ensure the astronauts will not carry any diseases into space that could threaten their mission or the health of their colleagues on the ISS. (more...)
SpaceX ready to launch astronauts into space for the first time
- May 25, 2020
NASA's Commercial Crew program, aimed at developing private spacecraft to transport American astronauts in to space, began under Barack Obama. Steve Jurczyk, the agency's Associate Administrator, said they did "a thorough review of all the systems and all the risks" and unanimously decided that everything's in place for a May 27th launch. (more...)
- May 25, 2020
NASA's Commercial Crew program, aimed at developing private spacecraft to transport American astronauts in to space, began under Barack Obama. Steve Jurczyk, the agency's Associate Administrator, said they did "a thorough review of all the systems and all the risks" and unanimously decided that everything's in place for a May 27th launch. (more...)
NASA scientists detect evidence of parallel universe where time runs backward
- May 25, 2020
However, Neil Turok from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics theorized that these particles that were discovered may be right-handed neutrinos that are moving backwards in time. Gorham and his team have witnessed several of these so-called "impossible acts" that have occurred in recent years and declares: "Not everyone was comfortable with the hypothesis". (more...)
- May 25, 2020
However, Neil Turok from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics theorized that these particles that were discovered may be right-handed neutrinos that are moving backwards in time. Gorham and his team have witnessed several of these so-called "impossible acts" that have occurred in recent years and declares: "Not everyone was comfortable with the hypothesis". (more...)
Trump to Visit Florida for SpaceX Launch With NASA Astronauts
- May 25, 2020
Just like every American family has done, the NASA family did that throughout the coronavirus pandemic . Jim Bridenstine, head of the Nasa, said in a tweet. President Donald Trump plans to travel to Florida on Wednesday to view the launch of SpaceX's manned test mission to the International Space Station , according to a USA official. (more...)
- May 25, 2020
Just like every American family has done, the NASA family did that throughout the coronavirus pandemic . Jim Bridenstine, head of the Nasa, said in a tweet. President Donald Trump plans to travel to Florida on Wednesday to view the launch of SpaceX's manned test mission to the International Space Station , according to a USA official. (more...)
Satellites and spacecraft malfunction as Earth's magnetic field mysteriously weakens
- May 24, 2020
Researchers have found that the Earth's magnetic field is becoming weaker between Africa and South America, which is causing trouble for satellites and space craft according to the Independent. Researchers believe that this may mean that the anomaly may divide into two different cells. "The challenge now is to understand the processes in Earth's core driving these changes", he said in a statement. (more...)
- May 24, 2020
Researchers have found that the Earth's magnetic field is becoming weaker between Africa and South America, which is causing trouble for satellites and space craft according to the Independent. Researchers believe that this may mean that the anomaly may divide into two different cells. "The challenge now is to understand the processes in Earth's core driving these changes", he said in a statement. (more...)
NASA gives green light for first crewed SpaceX flight
- May 24, 2020
President Trump will travel to Florida for the historic SpaceX launch next week, the White House said Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for a liftoff at 4:33 pm EDT (2033 GMT). NASA's commercial crew effort builds on industry's space station shipments, now in the eighth year. Until now, SpaceX has sent goods and supplies to the station with its reusable Falcon rocket and capsules. (more...)
- May 24, 2020
President Trump will travel to Florida for the historic SpaceX launch next week, the White House said Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for a liftoff at 4:33 pm EDT (2033 GMT). NASA's commercial crew effort builds on industry's space station shipments, now in the eighth year. Until now, SpaceX has sent goods and supplies to the station with its reusable Falcon rocket and capsules. (more...)
NASA; Officially Approved SpaceX's First Crewed Flight
- May 24, 2020
SpaceX has just test-fired the Falcon 9's first-stage engines as part of the final series of tests needed before launch. Tune into live coverage of the historic launch on ABC News Live and National Geographic on Wednesday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. (more...)
- May 24, 2020
SpaceX has just test-fired the Falcon 9's first-stage engines as part of the final series of tests needed before launch. Tune into live coverage of the historic launch on ABC News Live and National Geographic on Wednesday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. (more...)
Wuhan bans eating of wild animals
- May 23, 2020
The main theory about the coronavirus was that it originated in a wildlife market in Wuhan , possibly jumping from bats to humans via an intermediary animal such as a pangolin. Per the Independent , farmers in Hunan are being offered specific monetary compensation for different animals, including $88 per porcupine, $84 per civet cat and $345 per muntjac deer or wild goose, among other animals. (more...)
- May 23, 2020
The main theory about the coronavirus was that it originated in a wildlife market in Wuhan , possibly jumping from bats to humans via an intermediary animal such as a pangolin. Per the Independent , farmers in Hunan are being offered specific monetary compensation for different animals, including $88 per porcupine, $84 per civet cat and $345 per muntjac deer or wild goose, among other animals. (more...)
Quebec records 71 new COVID-19 deaths, eases restrictions on outdoor gatherings
- May 23, 2020
As part of her briefing, the deputy premier also announced that public health has given Quebec the green light to ease outdoor gathering restrictions throughout Quebec. "The pandemic hit us head on and created a humanitarian challenge, a health challenge and an economic one", Demers said. Provincial parks began to partially reopen today, which triggered blockades from members of the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, who are preventing access to Oka provincial park, located north of Montreal. (more...)
- May 23, 2020
As part of her briefing, the deputy premier also announced that public health has given Quebec the green light to ease outdoor gathering restrictions throughout Quebec. "The pandemic hit us head on and created a humanitarian challenge, a health challenge and an economic one", Demers said. Provincial parks began to partially reopen today, which triggered blockades from members of the Mohawk community of Kanesatake, who are preventing access to Oka provincial park, located north of Montreal. (more...)
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