Nasa climate satellite blasts off to survey oceans and atmosphere of a warming Earth

Cape Canaveral (USA), Feb 8 (AP) NASA‘s newest climate satellite rocketed into orbit Thursday to survey the world’s oceans and atmosphere in never-before-seen detail. SpaceX launched the Pace satellite on its USD 948 million mission before dawn, with the Falcon rocket heading south over the Atlantic to achieve a rare polar orbit. The satellite will … Read more

NASA announces ‘super-Earth,’ exoplanet in ‘habitable zone’

A nearby “super-Earth” exoplanet was recently discovered just 137 light-years away from Earth, prompting scientists to dig deeper into if it has the conditions to sustain life, NASA announced. The planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, is about one and a half times as wide as Earth and orbits within a conservative “habitable zone” around its parent … Read more

Former Disneyland VIP guide reveals the biggest MISTAKES people make when visiting the theme park

Disneyland enthusiast Amber Wainwright has shared her five recommendations  She advised against not overdressing nor spending too much time on dining  Amber also suggested guests enjoy other attractions besides just the park rides  By Nova M Bajamonti For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:37 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 17:47 GMT, 2 February 2024 A former Disneyland … Read more

Isro’s woman robot astronaut ‘Vyommitra’ to fly into space in third quarter of this year: Minister Jitendra Singh | India News

NEW DELHI: Isro’s woman robot astronaut ‘Vyommitra’ will fly into space ahead of its ambitious “Gaganyaan” manned mission, and the humanoid mission launch is scheduled for the third quarter of this year, space minister Jitendra Singh said here on Sunday. The minister also clarified that the final manned mission, in which three astronauts will go … Read more

Could a giant umbrella in outer space help solve the climate crisis?

It’s come to this. With Earth at its hottest point in history, and humans doing far from enough to stop its overheating, a small but growing number of astronomers and physicists are proposing a potential fix that could have leaped from the pages of science fiction: the equivalent of a giant beach umbrella, floating in … Read more

Nasa: Stadium-sized asteroid to pass within 1.7m miles of Earth today

A colossal asteroid, comparable in size to a skyscraper or to a football field, is set to make a close approach to Earth, coming within 1.7 million miles (2.7 million kilometers) on Friday.While this distance might appear considerable, it’s close enough in terms of space measurements for NASA to monitor it on its “asteroid watch,” … Read more

The story behind the mummies discovered in Yosemite Valley

More than a century ago, miners claimed to have found two ancient mummies at what is now Yosemite National Park. The news spread like wildfire across America. A mummified woman — said to be a “giantess mummy” at almost 7 feet tall — was reported to be cradling a mummified child in her arms when … Read more

Earth: ‘Devil comet’, bigger than Mount Everest, racing towards Earth and is set to explode soon

NEW DELHI: The “Devil Comet,” officially known as 12P, is currently making its way towards Earth and is anticipated to undergo a significant eruption soon. This comet, which is nearly three times the size of Mount Everest, is classified as a cryovolcano, which means it erupts due to the build-up and ignition of gas and … Read more

This man has one of Disneyland’s most unusual jobs

Artist Bob Carlson at the Silhouette Studio in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 30, 2023. Ashley Hayes-Stone If you’re not looking for it as you stroll down Main Street U.S.A. (or, say, run for a first pickle award), you might miss it altogether. Only one little window reveals what’s inside the tiny shop, which … Read more

Radio Signals: Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA‘s latest observation reveals the largest solar flare in years, disrupting radio communication on Earth temporarily.On Thursday, the sun emitted a massive flare and a substantial radio burst, causing a two-hour radio interference in various parts of the US and sunlit regions globally. According to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Read more