| Posted: 17 Nov 2009 10:20 PM PST Freshwater and marine harmful algal blooms (HABs) a global problem, and toxic freshwater and (or) marine algae have been implicated in human and animal illness and death in over 45 countries worldwide and in at least 27 U.S. States. |
| Lightning Affected by Sun’s Rotation? Posted: 17 Nov 2009 09:38 PM PST It appears that lightning patterns on Earth may fluctuate in sync with the sun’s rotation. This discovery could warrant further research in the fields of astronomy, meteorology and “space weather”. Where does lightning strike most? World Lightning Map. |
| USGS Announces Free Satellite Images Posted: 17 Nov 2009 09:15 PM PST USGS director Marcia McNutt announces, “Our policy of providing free Landsat data supports a central GEO goal: to promote global distribution of earth observation data. With a continuous record of earth observation since 1972, Landsat provides the most complete set of land surface information as well as a vital historical perspective for researchers, decision makers, [...] |
| Posted: 17 Nov 2009 09:05 PM PST NASA and ESA have teamed up for future Mars missions. Under the Mars Joint Exploration Initiative (MEJI), the agencies will combine their knowledge and resources for greater efficiency and savings. |
| Dinosaur Walked Upright and on All Fours Posted: 17 Nov 2009 09:02 PM PST A unique dinosaur species has been discovered in South Africa. Aardonyx celestae apparently walked upright on two legs most of the time, but sometimes used all four. |
| Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:10 PM PST Oil production in Angola is expected to surge over the next few years. Rich offshore oil fields could considerably increase the country’s production. |
| Video: Regulating Big-Screen TVs Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:05 PM PST As the popularity of the big-screen TV rises, their collective energy consumption is increasing. Should regulations be placed on television sets to make them more efficient? |
| Posted: 17 Nov 2009 07:05 PM PST The Atlantis launch on Monday was successful, and the space shuttle has begun its 11-day journey. It is bringing supplies to the International Space Station, and will be returning home with ISS engineer Nicole Scott. This article links to a video of the launch. |
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