Why climate change experts fear Trump's presidency
As the world's leading experts on climate change meet at COP22 in Marrakech to discuss the future of the planet, some are beginning to fear that Trump could yet derail plans aimed at ensuring the future safety of the global environment.Trump has been clear in his opposition to the deal struck in Paris last year; he has also been a fierce critic of the Clean Power Plan.His victory has been greeted with dismay by those in the Moroccan capital.'Rhetoric'"I hope that his rhetoric doesn't match his a..>> view originalWe're 'not wasting any time' in move to upgrade Palm Beach County schools, Avossa vows
Palm Beach County students could soon start riding in new school buses on their way to schools with new roofs and upgraded technology.Those are among the first priorities the Palm Beach County School District has outlined as part of the money it will receive from a one-cent sales tax passed by voters Tuesday. The district will receive $1.3 billion over a 10 year period. The tax, which also benefits county government and local cities, takes effect in January. Although the district won't start r..>> view original'Mars' and the Rise of 'Premium Nonfiction' TV
The National Geographic TV series “Mars” is a joint mission: A science documentary about the quest to reach the red planet, combined with a science-fiction drama about a crew of astronauts who make it there in the year 2033. The six-episode series also represents something of a moonshot for National Geographic. It’s the network’s most expensive TV project ever, with a production budget of up to $20 million. And its Monday premiere is...>> view originalHow to Photograph the Supermoon: NASA Pro Shares His Tips
The biggest, brightest full moon of 2016 is just around the corner. If you'd like to capture the memory of Monday's supermoon on camera, a pro photographer at NASA has some tips for you. A so-called supermoon takes place when the moon, in its full phase, is at the closest point to Earth in the 27-day lunar orbit. The Nov. 14 supermoon will appear about 15 percent larger than average and is the closest full moon in 68 years. Bill Ingalls, a NASA photographer for more than 25 years,..>> view originalDogs mobilized to sniff for invasive mussels at Montana lake
Karl Puckett , kpuckett@greatfallstribune.com 6:49 p.m. MST November 11, 2016 Dogs seaeched for adult quagga and zebra mussels at Tiber Reservoir Friday. Buy PhotoKyren Zimmerman and Tobias, a mussel-sniffing dog, get ready to go to work searching for aquatic invasive mussels at Tiber Reservoir.(Photo: Tribune photo/Karl Puckett)Buy PhotoTIBER RESERVOIR – – Dogs were sicked on invasive mussels here Friday to see if adult forms of the destructive aquatic bullies have infested the popular..>> view originalHow Will NASA Respond To SpaceX's Investigation On Falcon 9 Rocket Blast?
NASA has already expressed its concern over SpaceX's fueling process. How will the space agency respond to the investigation conducted by Elon Musk and his company on the Falcon 9 rocket's explosion last Sep. 1? It was previously reported that NASA is alarmed over SpaceX's "unique and contrarian fueling process." It seems that the space agency is concerned with the process because it involves people on board the spacecraft. Earlier this month, NASA's advisory committee issued another warning to..>> view originalDinosaur Rise More Gradual Than Previously Thought, Fossils Show
Dinosaurs never had a rapid evolution and they evolved slowly. This notion goes against previous theories that talk about a sudden surge in evolution. This new fact has been reinforced by the discovery of fossils in Brazil where two small dinosaurs and a lagerpetid were found together. The latter is a precursor of dinosaurs. According to scientists, the discovery is unique as it is the first time a dinosaur and lagerpetid were found together, giving proof that they lived side by side during the..>> view original'Mud dragon': How a pristine dinosaur fossil was found with dynamite
Around 72 million years ago, a dinosaur got stuck in the mud. The oviraptorosaur, a feathered, two-legged reptile, probably died mired in the thick, wet earth, with its limbs splayed out, neck outstretched and head raised. The dinosaur's birdlike body remained trapped in the sediment that had hardened into rock until construction workers blasted into the earth with explosives, revealing the pristine, nearly complete fossil in southern China."It was very nearly destroyed by dynamite. We're talki..>> view originalWhy seabirds find plastic debris so yummy
As more and more human trash ends up in the world's oceans, animals like seabirds increasingly encounter the stuff. And as a result, they end up snacking on plastic.But why? researchers have wondered. Surely plastic doesn't seem very tasty, at least not to humans.But to seabirds, plastic might actually seem just like food, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances. Much like the smell of a perfectly roasted turkey wafting through the house might invite hungry ..>> view original
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
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