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Shooting Stars
If you are a serious astronomy fanatic like a lot of us are, you can probably remember that one event in childhood that started you along this exciting hobby. It might have been that first time you looked through a telescope. But for many of us, it was that first time we saw a rain of fire from the sky that we eventually came to know as a meteoroid shower.
By Shah Hussain4 years ago in Earth
Shooting Stars to Set Your Clock By
The Perseids Meteor Shower only comes around once a year and it is quite a sight to see. Usually. The Perseids Shower will reach its height on August 12th and 13th this year (2022) under rather unappealing circumstances for most viewers, casual or otherwise. The moon will be full.
By Kathryn Paay4 years ago in Earth
The sea is saltier than I thought
When I swim in the sea, I always think that the sea is saltier than I thought. Since becoming a member of society, I have rarely been swimming in the sea, even though I live on an island. While thinking that I want to swim in the sea, the summer ends without making such a plan. Jellyfish are said to appear after Obon, so I feel that the period during which you can swim in the sea is surprisingly short. If you're thinking about inviting someone to make a plan, the time will be over in no time.
By rohail khan4 years ago in Earth
Artists at work (saving the planet). Top Story - August 2022.
An Artist’s Almanac, 2023 is a journey across the UK to discover the sustainable practices of artists whose work is rooted in the protection and conservation of the Earth. Documented by environmental photographer Benjamin Youd, it features the work and process of 12 artists, as well as the environmental biodiversity of each artist’s region. It’s a beautiful book, inspiring in its variety of approaches.
By Sheryl Garratt4 years ago in Earth
You Can’t Stop the World From Burning; Focus On This Instead
In The Wolf of Wall Street — a Hollywood depiction of actual events — Leonardo Dicaprio plays stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Seeking financial advice from Belfort at that time wouldn’t be the best idea; he was charged with market manipulation and securities fraud in 1999.
By Bashar Salame4 years ago in Earth
Space Quest
Space Quest by Stephen Koons Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so the ay. After the vibrant hum of a space motor, the violent landing, a man is relieved to release his safety belt. The stellar push through and among stars, where light seldom shines from a distant sun. Glad to be home, among trash piles albeit. There are men and women happening by the blue and red light districts. They buy Ramen noodles, smoke cigarettes. Women gesture, scantily clad out to passerby’s, soliciting their bodies. Roger Wilco is not so stressed. He has landed, crappily, a space scow, has filled in another workday at a landfill site. He flys overhead, again and again vaporizing garbage. He is a custodian for the business “Clean Sure” , and works every day to maintain cleanliness. He is paid scant wages, deals with the variety of beings, aliens, machines equipped to talk and do mundane things.
By Stephen K Koons4 years ago in Earth
What impact will Tonga's volcanic eruption have on the global climate and economy?
An island submarine volcano in the South Pacific island kingdom of Tonga began to erupt violently, creating a large amount of ash and triggering a tsunami. Satellite observations show that volcanic ash mixed with gas rises over the Pacific Ocean, forming a mushroom cloud with a diameter of 400 to 500 kilometers, and the volcanic ash reaches a height of about 28 kilometers above the ground. The USGS believes it triggered an earthquake equivalent to a magnitude 5.8.
By Norma Noldo4 years ago in Earth
How Climate Change is Affecting Our Mental Health? - Research-Backed
Climate change has been an essential topic of discussion, especially in recent years, due to the seriousness of the problem. Anyone who understands the slightest bit of climate knows that our world isn't getting any better. Currently, we are seeing floods and drought in many parts of the world. Climate change is affecting our day-to-day life, from changing weather patterns to shortages of food and water.
By Advika Singh4 years ago in Earth
