science

( Otherwords.org) – Many “scientific” questions are more accurately considered moral questions. The Trump administration’s approach to the environment fails on both counts. A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists accuses Trump’s Interior Department of “relentless attacks on science ranging from suppressing and sidelining the work of the department’s scientists to systematically refusing […]

astronomy and outer space

NASA Spacecraft rendezvous with Asteroid that could one Day Collide with Earth

The Conversation

By Kathryn Harriss | – (The Conversation) – NASA’s spacecraft OSIRIS-REx has finally reached the asteroid 101955 Bennu – which may be on collision course with the Earth – after travelling for just over two years since its launch in September 2016. This mission, which will bring grains back for us to study on Earth, […]

astronomy and outer space

In turning point for Humanity, Scientists Discover a Large Lake on Mars

Jonti Horner

Toowoomba (The Conversation) – We now know that there is permanent liquid water on Mars, according to a paper published today in the journal Science. This new finding comes from research using the Mars Express spacecraft that has been orbiting the red planet since December 25, 2003. One of the suite of instruments carried by […]

Animals

Americans cheer for #MPRraccoon in Skyscraper Climb but are often Unsympathetic to Climb of Immigrants (Video)

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“A raccoon climbed more than 20 stories up the side of an office building in St. Paul as millions of people watched its progress online. CBS News’ Laura Podesta has the story.” CBS News: Raccoon survives climb up Minnesota skyscraper

astronomy and outer space

Diamond rain in Sudan evidence of ‘lost planet,’ Arab Scientists Find

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Middle East Monitor | – – Diamonds from outer space formed inside a long-lost planet Diamonds found inside a meteorite which exploded over Sudan could prove the existence of a “lost planet”, scientists have announced. Following years of research, a new study has found that the tiny diamonds contain compounds that are only produced under […]

astronomy and outer space

A Prototype Mars Colony in the Middle East: Dubai’s Mushrif Park

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Middle East Monitor | – – The United Arab Emirates continues to build the world’s largest space city at a cost of $136 million, Director General of UAE Space Agency, Dr. Mohammed Nasir al-Ahbabi said. Dr. Al- Ahbabi posted on Twitter that the city is a viable prototype that can be replicated on Mars which […]

astronomy and outer space

Renowned Physicist, Social Activist Stephen Hawking Dead at 76

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TeleSur | – – In addition to his achievement in science, Hawking was a longstanding activist for numerous social causes. British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, the U.K. Press Association reported on Tuesday, citing a spokesman for the family. “We are deeply saddened, that our beloved father passed away […]

Iran

Muslim Women at forefront of Science: 70% of Iranian Women Graduates come out with Science Degrees

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Middle Eastern Women Leading World’s Science, Tech Fields | TeleSur | – – Over half of STEM jobs in several middle eastern countries are held by female professionals. “In wealthy nations, they believe that they have the freedom to pursue those alternatives and not worry so much that they pay less,” said one professional. Iranian […]

African-Americans

The hidden superpower of ‘Black Panther’: Scientist role models

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Clifford Johnson | (The Conversation) | – – I’m not the first to say that the upcoming Marvel movie “Black Panther” will be an important landmark. Finally a feature film starring a black superhero character will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – a successful run of intertwined movies that began with “Iron Man” […]