World's oldest known killer whale Granny dies
Image copyright CWR Image caption J2 or Granny in the Salish Sea in 2010 The world's oldest known killer whale, affectionately known as Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say. Estimated to be over 100 years old, the matriarch's official name was J2.She was the focal point of a recent BBC documentary that followed biologists' study of her clan of orcas, an effort to unravel an evolutionary mystery. Studying female orcas, which live long ..>> view originalDelta collapse temporarily closes lava viewing
A large section of the 26-acre lava delta formed by the 61g lava flow collapsed into the ocean around 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, launching showers of volcanic rock into the air, and creating a flurry of large waves that eroded away a portion of the older sea cliff and viewing area. As a result, the Kamokuna ocean entry within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will remain closed today as park rangers and U.S. Geolovical Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists survey the area. Rangers on du..>> view originalAlabama space explorers await impact of Trump administration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Donald Trump has only hinted at the future of NASA.But his campaign suggestions - more deep space exploration, less Earth science - seem to bode well for Alabama and for Marshall Space Flight Center.The center’s 6,000-person workforce is a key part of Huntsville’s economy. And deep space exploration plays to Marshall’s strengths as NASA’s propulsion center and manager of the Space Launch System (SLS), the new rocket capable of going beyond Earth orbit to deep space.NASA e..>> view originalQuadrantid Meteor Shower, One of the Year's Best, Is Peaking Now
Early each January, the Quadrantid meteor stream provides one of the most intense annual meteor displays, with a brief, sharp maximum lasting only a few hours. And in 2017, viewing circumstances favor North Americans, especially those living west of the Mississippi River. The Quadrantid meteor shower appears to radiate out from the northeast corner of the constellation of Bootes, the herdsman, so you might expect this display to be called the "Bootids." But back in the late 18th century..>> view originalIt's Coming! Get Ready for the 'Great American Total Solar Eclipse' of 2017
The year of the Great American Total Solar Eclipse is upon us. On Aug. 21, the moon will completely blot out the sun for observers in 12 states, from Oregon to South Carolina, in the first total solar eclipse visible from the United States mainland since 1979. The rest of North America, and parts of South America, Africa and Europe, will be treated to a partial eclipse. Enthusiasm has long been high for the Aug. 21 event, and the excitement will only build in the weeks and months ahe..>> view originalSpaceX eyes Jan. 8 return to satellite launches after finishing explosion investigation
SpaceX is now targeting Jan. 8 for its return to flight after completing its investigation of a September launch pad explosion that destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and a commercial communications satellite.Pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Hawthorne space company plans to launch 10 satellites on one Falcon 9 rocket for Iridium Communications Inc. from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The satellites will be part of Iridium’s new satellite constellation to provide mobile commun..>> view originalWhat Will NASA Do In 2017? Will Space Agency Go To Mars? SpaceX, Cold Atom Lab To Launch This Year Under ...
With a new year and a new president on the way, NASA is scheduled to have a big year ahead of it in 2017 with the potential for a major shift in the program’s operations that could see an increased partnership with billionaires and private space programs. Those private partnerships were expected to play a big role for the space agency as it moves forward with some of its most audacious goals, including sending a manned flight to Mars by 2030.President-elect Donald Trump has indicated an apprecia..>> view originalNASA May Turn To Ice To House Astronauts On Mars
NASA has released a daring new concept for a building that could someday house astronauts on Mars, as the space agency continues push toward its goal of sending humans to the red planet by the 2030s. Dubbed the “Mars Ice Home,” the structure would rely on a protective coating of ice drawn from the surface of the planet. According to NASA, the low-tech building would both protect astronauts from Mars’ harmful cosmic radiation and be almost infinitely scalable. Researchers recently said that Mars ..>> view originalChristmas Bird Count offers "endless learning"
By Bridget Mire Staff Writer In a wooded area off of La. 20 in Chackbay, Delaina LeBlanc heard a bird chattering. "Hear that bird? That's a Carolina chickadee," she said, pausing to listen. "No, no – it's a wren." Though the wind and rain made it challenging to spot birds, participants noted at least 101 different species during the annual Thibodaux area Christmas Bird Count today. Additional numbers were expected Tuesday. The National Audubon Society sponsors more than 2,400 eve..>> view originalSome Dinosaur Eggs Took Six Months or More to Hatch
Scientific opinions have varied on incubation times. Dr. Varricchio and other scientists had studied how porous fossilized eggshells were, which led them to conclude that the vast majority of dinosaur eggs were buried. And that behavior, similar to living reptiles, suggested long incubation times, he said.But, Dr. Erickson said, most researchers thought that because dinosaurs were closely related to modern birds their incubation rates were birdlike.Dr. Erickson used teeth from rare fossil embry..>> view original
Friday, February 10, 2017
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