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Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Karin Öberg

[ad_1] In this series of articles, we sit down with some of the keynote speakers from the 238th AAS Meeting to learn more about them and their research. You can see a full schedule of their talks here, and read our other interviews here! Astronomy is often seen as a …

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Did the military hire an astrologer?

[ad_1] Glory to Zoltar! It appears that the military is getting involved in the mystical arts, employing astrology in its latest recruiting effort. In an Instagram post shared Thursday, the country’s oldest branch is encouraging interested young people to join its illustrious ranks to align their career goals with their …

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Greek astronomer wins prestigious international award

[ad_1] Chryssa Kouveliotou, Professor and Chair of the Physics Department at George Washington University, United States. Credit: shawprize.org A Greek astronomer shared the prestigious Shaw Prize for Astronomy 2021 for his contribution to our understanding of magnetars. The prize was shared equally by Victoria M. Kaspi, professor of physics and …

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5 Ways Minimalism Can Save You Money

[ad_1] When things have taken over your life, minimalism puts you back in control. In 2014, the LA Times published an article on the amount of “stuff” that we Americans surround ourselves with. Back then, the average American family had 300,000 things in their home, from bedbugs to toasters. And …

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Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and Beacon

[ad_1] COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Harriet’s Hope, a new $ 13 million affordable housing community slated for construction at 1567 W. Broad Street in the Franklinton neighborhood, has received a major boost financial that will help move the project forward from its current project phase to …

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It is currently the largest iceberg in the world

[ad_1] A gigantic piece of ice recently broke off an ice shelf in Antarctica and is currently the largest iceberg in the world. The iceberg, nicknamed A-76, measures approximately 4,320 square kilometers (1,670 square miles). At 170 km (106 miles) in length and 25 km (15 miles) wide, the iceberg …

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How to avoid a cosmic catastrophe

[ad_1] Imagine an advanced civilization somewhere in the universe, which has developed a particle accelerator that strikes electrons at the Planck Energy, the scale where gravity is to be described mechanically quantum. This energy scale is not an easy task for a collider, because it corresponds to ten quintillions (1019) …

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The best national costumes for Miss Universe 2020

[ad_1] Morning Message from South China UN members call for ‘immediate, meaningful and unhindered access’ to Xinjiang for rights inquiry A group of United Nations members called on China to grant “immediate, meaningful and unhindered access” to Xinjiang for the group’s human rights chief to inspect alleged abuses by Uighurs …

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Lemonade says website security flaw that exposes customer data is ‘by design’

[ad_1] GlobeNewswire Fetal Surveillance Market research report by Product, Portability, Method, Application, End User – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 Fetal Monitoring Market research report by Product (Accessories & Consumables, Electronic Maternal / Fetal Monitors, Fetal Doppler Devices, Fetal Electrodes & Telemetry Devices), By Portability (Non-Wearable …

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Follow the moon for incredible May astronomy

[ad_1] The May moon meets Venus and Mercury, at twilight en route to the season of eclipses and more. I wonder where is all the action of the solar system hiding? While the twilight sky may seem devoid of planets (with the exception of Mars), everything is about to change …

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Discovering the universe with cutting-edge technology

[ad_1] © Vchalup Saku Tsuneta, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, retraces the discoveries made about the Universe with cutting-edge technology in this fascinating center of astronomy There are three main themes in 21st century astronomy: the search for extraterrestrial life; understand the beginning of the universe; and understand the nature …

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?

[ad_1] There are many factors at play in the housing market. Interest rates appear to have reached a turning point with the State Bank of India raising its minimum mortgage rate from 6.70% to 6.95%, while house prices stagnate, as data from the Reserve shows Bank of India. Mint explains. …

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Proposed US legislation would target the President of Honduras

[ad_1] MEXICO CITY – Proposed new US legislation targets Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández as allegations of links to drug trafficking mount. What would you like to know Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday introduced a bill targeting Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández as allegations of links to drug trafficking …

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Information about the earthquake: mag of light. Earthquake 3.2 – 45 km east of Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, United States, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 6:17 a.m. (GMT -7)

[ad_1] Light earthquake of magnitude 3.2 at a depth of 7 km April 7 13:26 UTC: First to report: USGS after 9 minutes.April 7 13:40: Magnitude recalculated from 3.1 to 3.3. Depth of hypocenter recalculated from 16.3 to 6.2 km (10.1 to 3.9 mi). Epicenter location corrected 16 km (10.2 …

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April’s art scene blossoms in Boston

[ad_1] You can actually do things in the real world! Of course, you need to be safe, and performing arts venues and arts organizations remain wisely vigilant. But ultimately your options go beyond streaming this and zooming that. Nervous? We too have therefore also included a virtual program in this …

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$ 27 billion challenge looms as clock ticks on yen Libor

[ad_1] Japan is emerging as a major concern in the global migration away from the London Interbank Offered Rate.Barely nine months before the yen Libor was abolished, only a fraction of the roughly 3 quadrillion yen ($ 27 billion) of derivatives indexed to the discredited benchmark index switched to alternative …

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3 Ann Arbor Area Seniors Win MHSAA Scholarships

[ad_1] Three seniors from the Ann Arbor area are among 32 Michigan High School Athletic Association scholarship and athlete recipients for the 2020-2021 school year. The MHSAA released the Class A winners on Tuesday with Laura O’Brien from Ann Arbor Skyline receiving the honor of joining Andrew Kowalski (Class B) …

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