August full moon – a supermoon – on August 11-12

The August full moon is the year’s last supermoon. This full moon lies near Saturn and interferes with the Perseid meteor shower.

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Do bees die after they sting you?

Do bees die after they sting you? Only the honeybee dies after stinging you, and only female bees have stingers. The female honeybee dies protecting its home.

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Robots to robot: ‘Happy birthday, Curiosity!’

Robots to robot: Happy birthday! Today over 100,000 robotic lawn mowers will “sing” Happy Birthday to the Curiosity rover on Mars. You can participate!

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North Carolina climate change deniers owe the world an apology – ncpolicywatch.com

The summer has been marked by intense storms and record heat. (Getty Images/Greg Cruthis) As you’ve no doubt noticed, our state, nation and planet are experiencing yet another summer of record heat and intense storms. As scientists have been explaining…

Saturn’s 2022 opposition: 4 fun and easy things to see

In August – the month of Saturn’s 2022 opposition – 4 fun and easy things to watch for with the eye alone.

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A D-Day Pilot Celebrated Turning 102 Attributing Longevity to “Art, Music, Good Food and the Finest Wine

A D-Day pilot celebrated turning 102, and attributes his longevity partly to a love of fine wine, among other pleasures. Harry Gamper, who turned 102 on July 20th, missed his 100th birthday party due to lockdown, but made sure he had double the fun this year. War hero and father of two, Harry served as […]

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Western Europe, a Climate Leader, Still Suffers From Global Warming – The New York Times

Western Europe has done more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions over the past three decades than any other region in the world. It has vastly expanded solar and wind power. It has introduced carbon taxes and other policies to…

Meet Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba

Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba Delta Scorpii – aka Dschubba – is extremely easy to spot as the middle star in…

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Global Warming vs. Climate Change | Facts – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet – NASA Climate Change

“Climate change” and “global warming” are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings. Similarly, the terms “weather” and “climate” are sometimes confused, though they refer to events with broadly different spatial- and timescales. Weather vs. Climate “If you don’t like…

Electric Vehicles Are Another Tool Of The Tyrannical Elite

First, don’t blame the vehicle. It is a tool that might be just what Los Angeles needs to cope with inversions. Electric vehicles are also very good as airport shuttles and for other locations where short, repetitive routes are the primary use. Some…