The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick
The NFL recently announced that Michael Vick will be one of the captains in the 2020 Pro Bowl in January. During his 13-year career, the quarterback spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and five with the Philadelphia Eagles before…
Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes
While supermassive black holes at the heart of galaxies are thought by astronomers to be fairly ubiquitous throughout the universe, researchers studying one nearby example have discovered not one, but three of these cosmic giants. The galaxy in question, labelled…
A better way to convert dog years to human years
Researchers collected DNA samples from 104 Labrador retrievers over a 16-year period. They compared changes in their DNA samples against DNA previously collected from humans. The result? A better sense of what a “dog year” really means.
We're celebrating 'Friendsgiving' in rural America
Wondering what “Atlanta to Appalachia” is all about? It’s part of an occasional series about life in the wilds of West Virginia through the eyes of a couple who never dreamed they’d love it there. Read previous installments here. *…
NASA embarks on 5 US expeditions targeting air, land and sea
(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) NASA is sending 5 airborne campaigns across the United States in 2020 to investigate fundamental processes that ultimately impact human lives and the environment, from snowstorms along the East Coast to ocean eddies off the coast of San Francisco.
Dead-zone report card reflects improving water quality in Chesapeake Bay
The 2019 ‘dead-zone’ report card for Chesapeake Bay indicates that the volume of low-oxygen, ‘hypoxic’ water was on the high end of the normal range, a finding that scientists consider relatively good news given the unfavorable weather conditions.
Dead-zone report card reflects improving water quality in Chesapeake Bay
The 2019 ‘dead-zone’ report card for Chesapeake Bay indicates that the volume of low-oxygen, ‘hypoxic’ water was on the high end of the normal range, a finding that scientists consider relatively good news given the unfavorable weather conditions.
Dead-zone report card reflects improving water quality in Chesapeake Bay
The 2019 ‘dead-zone’ report card for Chesapeake Bay indicates that the volume of low-oxygen, ‘hypoxic’ water was on the high end of the normal range, a finding that scientists consider relatively good news given the unfavorable weather conditions.
They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish
Service hatcheries expand their mission By Mark Davis, public affairs specialistNovember 6, 2019 In Virginia and South Carolina hatcheries, biologists keep a close eye on shad and striped bass while taking time to focus on something that will never wear…
New US Army software rapidly converts live drone video into 2D and 3D maps
(TechLink) The Army has invented software to rapidly create maps using footage from small drones. A patent application has been filed and was just released.
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