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Coldplay decides not to tour for environmental reasons

November 22, 2019

He said Coldplay would be "disappointed" if any future tours were not "carbon neutral" and revealed the band want to make a "positive impact". The carbon emissions released while flying between show locations is the hardest part of making a tour environmentally sustainable, Martin told the BBC , but he said the band hopes to make their shows largely solar-powered and avoid single-use plastics.

Mack's hand injury isn't now considered to be season-ending

November 22, 2019

The news was reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. He had surgery Monday but there is no timetable for his return. Mack, 23, is in his third season with the Colts after being drafted by the team in the fourth round (143rd overall) of the 2017 draft.

Highest-energy light from a gamma-ray burst discovered

November 22, 2019

We see them too far away. In the aftermath of each detection, other instruments turned to observe the bursts, and in both cases, they saw incredibly energetic gamma-rays. Using the MAGIC Collaboration telescopes in La Palma, Spain, researchers noticed this emission of TeV photons was 100 times more intense than the brightest known steady source at TeV energies, the Crab Nebula.

SpaceX's Starship prototype blows its top during Texas test

November 22, 2019

It looks as though a little re-assembly may be required on the biggest prototype yet of Elon Musk's Mars Starship . How negatively this hurts the release timeline is unknown, but it is certainly a positive that the explosion happened during a test and no one was hurt.

First Extraterrestrial Sugars Found in Meteorites, Hinting at Origin of Life

November 22, 2019

On Tuesday, NASA announced that they've found the first evidence of sugars on meteorite specimens which adds to a growing body of evidence that their parent objects, Asteroids , may carry the building blocks for life. "They proved that a component of RNA exists in outer space". Although the sugar in DNA was not detected in any of the meteorites, the researchers noted the presence of the "extraterrestrial sugar" that makes up RNA is important, nonetheless, with many researchers thinking ...

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon highest since 2008

November 22, 2019

Disputes over the government's environmental insurance policies have additionally erupted between Bolsonaro and different world leaders, a few of whom - together with French President Emmanuel Macron - supplied Brazil at least $22 million to assist combat the wildfires.

Pokémon Sword And Shield Is The Fastest-Selling Switch Game Yet

November 21, 2019

The six million unit figure is the highest ever first week sales for a Switch game, also making Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield the fastest selling Switch game. Today, Nintendo announced that the company has sold more than six million units between the two versions of the game worldwide. Ultimate, which have sold 19.01 million and 15.71 million units, respectfully.

2019 likely to be planets second warmest calendar year

November 21, 2019

The Southern Hemisphere land and ocean surface temperature departure from average was the third warmest on record at 1.33°F above average, behind 2015 and 2018. However, both agencies work to adjust their records to remove such issues. On the finish of the day, what issues is the long-term pattern over a few years to many years, and that exhibits a transparent, sharp spike that scientists have proven can exclusively be defined by rising quantities of greenhouse gases, reminiscent of carbon ...

Saturn's moon Titan was shaped by similar geological processes as Earth

November 21, 2019

When NASA's Cassini orbiter spent over a decade orbiting Saturn, the planet at the core of its mission wasn't the only target of its observations. "The most profound discovery of Cassini is that Titan is so diverse", says Ralph Lorenz, a planetary scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland.

Stargazers get your telescopes ready for a spectacular meteor shower

November 21, 2019

ET to 11:20 p.m. ET, since peak sits somewhere around 11:50 p.m. ET. The waning moon will cause only minor interference and the best views will be in western Europe, eastern North America, South America and northwestern Africa. The large outbursts of this shower previously occurred in 1925, 1935, 1985 and 1995, with the outburst being a complete surprise for each of those years, except when it was predicted in 1995, according to the American Meteor Society .

ESA releases eerie sound recording of solar storm hitting Earth

November 21, 2019

Solar winds are a stream of particles which are released from the Sun, hitting Earth and anything else in its path. If these particles erupt on the Earth-facing side of the Sun, huge amounts of radiation can come hurtling our way. The ultimate goal is to understand solar weather so we can better prepare our orbital electronics and human-operated spacecraft in future against any potentially catastrophic events.

NASA adds 5 more companies to bid for work on moon mission

November 20, 2019

Being chosen to be the part of the CLPS program doesn't assure every firm a NASA contract to ship their spacecraft to the Moon. SpaceX is one of five companies that are newly eligible to deliver robotic payloads to the lunar surface for NASA , via the agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services ( CLPS ) program.

TROPICS: No Threat To Land, Tropical Storm Sebastien Forms In Atlantic

November 20, 2019

It's still hurricane season, and the Atlantic has a new tropical storm to watch for the next few days. The system is moving northwest at 8 miles per hour. Meteorologist Glenn Glazer expects it to be very short-lived as a big system exiting the U.S. east coast shoves Sebastien out to sea, while simultaneously tearing it apart late Wednesday into Thursday.

Tom Hanks finds out he's related to Mr. Rogers

November 20, 2019

Through research conducted by Ancestry, a genealogy service that charts users' lineage via its database of more than 20 billion public records, Tom Hanks was shocked to learn that he is, in fact, sixth cousins with the late Fred Rogers .

NASA detects water vapor on Jupiter’s moon Europa

November 19, 2019

In a new study published today in the journal Nature Astronomy , an worldwide research team led out of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center says the confirmation supports the theory that there is a liquid water ocean beneath Europa's thick outer ice shell.

Neptune's moons tiptoe around each other to avoid collision

November 19, 2019

Thalassa takes seven and a half hours. The former avoids the latter by moving in a zigzag pattern, crossing Naiad's orbit twice from above and twice from below, and then repeating the pattern over and over again. The innermost moons were then kicked into their orbits and eventually established resonance . Some orbit in the opposite direction their planets rotate; others swap orbits with each other to avoid a collision.

Leonids meteor shower peaks tonight: Best times, place to see shooting stars

November 18, 2019

NASA warned the audience to the annual Leonid meteor shower because the summit Sunday night into Monday morning. The comet takes 33 years to complete one orbit of the sun. Leonids are commonly splendid and handsome falling stars, with a speed of 44 miles for every subsequent that makes determined trails over the sky. According to Maslov's calculations, the hourly rate could bump up to 20 to 27 meteors between roughly twilight and midnight Friday on the West Coast of the US.

Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns

November 18, 2019

Georges Benjamin , government director of the American Group Wellbeing Affiliation, who was not component of the evaluate however praised it. Canada's health-care sector was the next biggest emission producer, contributing some 900 kilograms or so per capita of Carbon dioxide equivalent, representing a far more modest rise over the study period compared to its Japanese and American counterparts.

Wanted: 10000 dogs used for study on aging in canines

November 17, 2019

Participants will also be asked to share their pets' veterinary medical records. Healthy hounds and those with chronic illness will be considered. It is part of a wider study of 10,000 dogs in the United States of America that will examine their health, eating habits, behaviour and relationship with humans.

NASA's Life-Hunting Mars 2020 Rover Will Search for Alien Microfossils

November 16, 2019

The Curiosity rover has now had a greatly successful mission on Mars , but it's not done building discoveries nonetheless. After poring over data gathered by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) instrument aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a team of researchers identified two Jezero outcrops that are rich in the stuff, Jesse Tarnas and colleagues reported this month in the journal Geophysical Research Letters .

Chandrayaan 3: Second attempt to land on Moon by November 2020

November 16, 2019

ISRO has reportedly formed multiple committees - an overall panel and three sub-committees - and held at least four high-level meetings since October. This instrument is the successor to Chandrayaan-1's TMC and has been created to take images at 5m spatial resolution & stereo triplets (fore, nadir and aft views) from a 100 km orbit for preparing a Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) of the complete lunar surface.

The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend

November 16, 2019

When the sky is dark and clear, moonless meteors are easier to see. But first, what exactly is the Leonid meteor shower and what's the big meaning behind it? After the yearly return of the Orionids, which are visible every October or November, this weekend it's the turn of the Leonids .

China CO2 emissions from energy sector still on rise

November 15, 2019

It forecasts that growing demand for SUVs could negate the environmental benefits of electric vehicle growth. With nearly a tenth of the world's population living in SE Asia, a rapidly developing industrial base and growing consumer class, it is unsurprising that there has been an increase in demand for energy.

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon blew up in April, but it’s alive again

November 15, 2019

SpaceX rolled out various improvements to Crew Dragon because of the abnormality, including the supplanting of the valves with burst-plates. "According to several NASA officials, a significant consideration for paying Boeing such a premium was to ensure the contractor continued as a second crew transportation provider", the OIG report states, adding that senior, unnamed officials in NASA's commercial crew program "believed that due to financial considerations, Boeing could not ...

Climate change makes children more vulnerable

November 15, 2019

Countries have to try and limit to 2 deg-C by ramping up efforts to decrease carbon emissions through nationally determined goals under the agreement. Another key trend predicted in the study is a rise in infectious diseases, which spread more readily in hot weather and can be spread by events such as flooding .

With Mars Methane Mystery Unsolved, Curiosity Serves New One: Oxygen

November 14, 2019

Those molecules mix and circulate with the changes in air pressure throughout the Martian year, caused when Carbon dioxide freezes over the poles in the winter, thereby lowering the air pressure across the planet and redistributing air to maintain a pressure equilibrium, according to the study .

Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy

November 14, 2019

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi directed the Centre to submit the report on the matter by December 3. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the Delhi government could extend the Odd-Even Scheme as the air quality in the national capital continues to remain under "severe" category.

Hayabusa2 leaves asteroid for Earth

November 13, 2019

Hayabusa2 made touchdowns on the asteroid twice, despite difficulties caused by Ryugu's extremely rocky surface, and successfully collected data and samples during its 1 1/2-year mission since arriving there in June 2018. JAXA scientists expect the samples contained bits of carbon and organic compounds. Instead, it will discard the samples once in the earth, where they're expected to land in the South Australian desert (JAXA is now negotiating with the Aussie government to iron out some ...

This adorable mouse-deer was feared extinct, but now it’s back

November 12, 2019

This species was last recorded close to three decades ago, when a team of Vietnamese and Russian researchers obtained a dead chevrotain from a hunter. Post this exercise, researchers set up dozens of more cameras, recording over 1800 photos of the mammal over a duration of five months. Despite being called a mouse deer , the chevrotain is neither a rodent or a deer.

Rain Will Change To Accumulating Snow As Arctic Air Returns

November 12, 2019

It will be done by lunch time and have impacts on the Morning a.m. commute. If you're planning on attending any outdoor ceremonies for Remembrance Day , bundle up and then bundle up some more. "Generally speaking, most of central IN should pick-up 1" to 2" of snow. There may be even some metro areas that pick up near an inch. With that clearing, temperatures will fall quickly overnight.

SpaceX hits two new milestones with latest Starlink launch

November 11, 2019

Elon Musk tweeted earlier this year using a connection provided by a Starlink satellite for the first time , and the company aims to launch service for customers in the USA and Canada following six total launches of Starlink satellites like this one, with service expanding globally after a planned 24 similar launches.

Mercury is now passing in front of the sun

November 11, 2019

From about 7:35 a.m. EST to 1:04 p.m. EST today, Mercury will be visible from Earth as an itty-bitty black dot crawling across the face of the Sun. Park entry fees apply. Mercury is the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System. "So Mercury's going to most likely be excessively little". We'll be updating this throughout the transit, so check back for more! Researchers will utilize the travel to calibrate telescopes, particularly those in space that can't be balanced by hand, as per ...

Mercury transit: How to watch Monday’s rare astronomical event

November 11, 2019

Starting at 7:35 a.m. ET, it will take more than five hours for Mercury to pass from one side of the sun to the other. "Because Mercury is so small from our perspective on Earth, you'll need binoculars or a telescope with a certified Sun filter to see it", said NASA .

Italy to put sustainability and climate change in school curriculum

November 10, 2019

From the start of the next academic year, all state schools will dedicate nearly one hour per week to climate change issues. It will apply to all public education schools from first grade through high school. Fioramonti, from the rebellious 5-Star Movement, is the administration's most vocal supporter of green approaches and was scrutinized by the restriction in September for urging understudies to play hooky and partake in atmosphere fights.

Transit of Mercury Happens Monday

November 09, 2019

From anywhere in the country where skies are clear, Mercury can be seen crossing the sun with binoculars or a telescope. Observers in eastern Asia, southern and south-eastern Asia, and Australia will not be able to see the transit. Here on Earth, several video streams will be running, courtesy of the Slooh online observatory , the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, TimeAndDate.com and the Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 .

Researchers Reviews That How The Radiation In Space Impacts The Aging Course

November 09, 2019

NASA has sent twelve bottles of red wine to the International Space Station (ISS) in an unusual science experiment . Researchers will compare the outer space case with another 12 bottles from the same batch that remained on the planet. "The highlight of that chest will be a bottle of the wine". The Cygnus capsule that pulled as much as the area station on Monday accommodates a number of business ventures.

Rare Event of Mercury Transiting Sun Can Be seen at Public Viewing

November 08, 2019

The previous transit of Mercury was observed in May 2016, and the space enthusiasts will be able to watch the next spectacular celestial event on November 13, 2032. This usually results in the planet crossing above or below the sun from earth's point of view. The next transit of Mercury will not be visible until 2032.

Italy making climate change courses mandatory for schools

November 08, 2019

Starting next school year, schools will be required to dedicate 33 hours per year - nearly one hour per school week - to discussing the challenges of climate change , Reuters reports . Fioramanti suggested that Salvini needed to be educated. This, Fioramonti responded, is exactly "the kind of nonsense we want to avoid by educating children that this is the most important challenge humanity has ever faced".

Salazar under scrutiny by anti-doping agency

November 07, 2019

These words which I used at the 4th World Conference on Doping in Sport in Johannesburg 2013, are still true today. "It is not a new idea to engage big sponsors as part of their corporate social responsibility", Banka told an global anti-doping conference.

Another Resupply Mission to Space Station from Wallops

November 07, 2019

The experiment notes that being able to bake in space could also help astronauts - psychologically and physically - because they would be able to get more flavorful and nutritious meals in space if they're able to cook at zero gravity. The Cygnus also brought equipment needed for four and possibly five upcoming spacewalks to fix a $2 billion cosmic ray detector that is searching for clues about the nature of unseen dark matter, antimatter and the mysterious dark energy speeding up the ...

Boeing completes Starliner aborted launch test

November 06, 2019

The spacecraft will be able to dock with the Gateway lunar orbiter or directly with NASA's Orion to eliminate the need for an additional spacecraft. Blue Origin's proposal for a lunar landing system, unveiled last month , featured partnerships with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Draper.

It indicates a mysterious extra layer outside our solar system

November 06, 2019

Gurnett, professor emeritus in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy, is the principal investigator on the plasma wave instrument aboard Voyager 2. "Without this new data from Voyager 2 , we wouldn't know if what we were seeing with Voyager 1 was characteristic of the entire heliosphere or specific just to the location and time when it crossed", Stone added.

Over 11,000 scientists around the world declare climate emergency

November 06, 2019

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to enter the atmosphere, and if we don't stop quickly, we're doomed. "Despite 40 years of major global negotiations, we have continued to conduct business as usual and have failed to address this crisis", said research co-lead William Ripple , from OSU College of Forestry, in a statement .

Israeli spacecraft crashes on moon after technical failures

November 06, 2019

One of its missions was to establish a lunar library on the moon. A full investigation will now begin. "If at first you don´t succeed, you try again", said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the control room, where he had been watching along with US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

UK Issues Immediate Ban on Fracking Following Damning Scientific Report

November 05, 2019

The report follows reports of a magnitude 2.9 natural disaster at Preston New Road, a fracking site between Preston and Blackpool, in August. The announcement comes after a report by the Oil & Gas Authority found it is not now possible to accurately predict the probability or magnitude of earthquakes linked to fracking operations .

Our Island Universe: Transit of Mercury

November 05, 2019

The transit of Mercury , also known as the Mercury-Sun transit occurs when the planet passes in front of the Solar System's host star. After this, it doesn't occur again until 2032, so take this opportunity to see it now. You can find out more about the rare occurrence and how to view the upcoming one on NASA's official site here. The public is invited to attend a special solar viewing at Barnstable High School starting at 7:30 a.m.

Vow and Declare wins Melbourne Cup in thrilling finish

November 05, 2019

It was the first protest in the Cup since 1991. "The horse ran a fantastic race". Despite being third past the post, Prince of Arran and Walker were promoted to second place after stewards demoted Master Of Reality and jockey Frankie Dettori following a protest.

Voyager 2 probe which launched 42 years ago reaches interstellar space

November 05, 2019

The so-called heliopause is the relatively thin contact boundary where solar wind of charged particles and interstellar wind collide. The Sun's activity waxes and wanes in 11-year cycles. This data indicates that the changeover will cause the solar wind to pile up from the boundary. Voyager two has now gone via the identical procedure of going into interstellar area, but it experienced a relatively distinct knowledge from its earlier sibling.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Engines Perform Successfully During Boeing’s Starliner Pad Abort Test

November 05, 2019

An in-flight abort test is planned for early December, setting the stage for a piloted flight to ISS sometime next year. The test used four launch abort engines (LAEs) and several orbital maneuvering and attitude control (OMAC) thrusters.

Illegal loggers kill Amazon indigenous warrior who guarded forest, wound another

November 05, 2019

He was in his twenties and leaves behind one son. Federal police are investigating his killing to "bring those responsible for this crime to justice", said security minister Sergio Moro. "He encourages the loggers and land grabbers, and strips the forest's defenders of protection, leaving them at the mercy of heavily armed and utterly ruthless logging mafias".

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