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BBVA adds two pioneering climate indexes to its offering for investors - BBVA
on January 18, 2021 at 8:32 am
BBVA adds two pioneering climate indexes to its offering for investors BBVA
IEA says oil, gas methane emissions down 10% in 2020 as output fell - Reuters
on January 18, 2021 at 5:34 am
IEA says oil, gas methane emissions down 10% in 2020 as output fell Reuters
Global Methane Emissions Equaled Europe’s Carbon Footprint in 2020 - Bloomberg
on January 18, 2021 at 5:00 am
Global Methane Emissions Equaled Europe’s Carbon Footprint in 2020 Bloomberg
16 Best Space Stocks to Buy Now
on January 18, 2021 at 12:33 am
OneWeb, one of the leading satellite internet broadband service providers filed for bankruptcy in the midst of the pandemic, and space missions had ...
The Climate Connection: Thanking local climate heroes - Napa Valley Register
on January 17, 2021 at 11:22 pm
The Climate Connection: Thanking local climate heroes Napa Valley Register
Most Animals Are Decreasing In Size As Result Of Global Warming - Eurasia Review
on January 17, 2021 at 11:14 pm
Most Animals Are Decreasing In Size As Result Of Global Warming Eurasia Review
NASA's 8-Minute Rocket Test Shuts Down After 67 Seconds
on January 17, 2021 at 9:56 pm
It's a rocket and capsule combo that, when complete, will enable deep space missions. NASA hopes to have astronauts on the moon in 2024, and ...
Six Exciting Space Missions To Take Off This Year!
on January 17, 2021 at 8:14 pm
The mission will shed some light on how the spacecraft performs in deep space and will serve as a prelude to later crewed missions to the Moon and ...
Virgin Orbit Just Launched a Rocket From a 747
by Daniel Oberhaus on January 17, 2021 at 7:49 pm
Launching rockets from planes is a decades-old concept that never really took off. Billionaire Richard Branson thinks its time has come.
C.D.C. Warns the New Virus Variant Could Fuel Huge Spikes in Covid-19 Cases
by Apoorva Mandavilli and Roni Caryn Rabin on January 17, 2021 at 7:43 pm
The more contagious version, first identified in Britain, is expected to spread widely and lead to further strains on an already overburdened health care system.
What Does a More Contagious Virus Mean for Schools?
by Apoorva Mandavilli on January 17, 2021 at 7:35 pm
The coronavirus variant discovered in Britain is more easily spread among children, as it is among adults. Current safeguards should protect schools, experts said, but only if strictly enforced.
How to (Literally) Drive the Coronavirus Away
by Emily Anthes on January 17, 2021 at 7:35 pm
What’s the transmission risk inside a car? An airflow study offers some insight for passengers and drivers alike.
COVID-19 is a precursor for infectious disease outbreaks on a warming planet | TheHill - The Hill
on January 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm
COVID-19 is a precursor for infectious disease outbreaks on a warming planet | TheHill The Hill
As the planet warms faster, scientists study controversial ways to lower temperatures - The Boston Globe
on January 17, 2021 at 6:13 pm
As the planet warms faster, scientists study controversial ways to lower temperatures The Boston Globe
Rodin Museum Sculpture Garden in Paris Reopens to Public
on January 17, 2021 at 4:30 pm
A manned return to the Moon is the first part of the Artemis program to set up a long-term colony and test technologies for a crewed mission to Mars in ...
Hounded by Wildfires, Californians Rethink Their Willingness to Rebuild
by Debra Kamin on January 17, 2021 at 4:18 pm
In the aftermath, some people are deciding to just begin new lives elsewhere. The pandemic and longstanding housing problems haven’t made the choices any easier.
Testing Mars exploration drones on Icelandic lava flows
on January 17, 2021 at 4:07 pm
We are going to look at how a rover and a drone can work together to maximize the scientific output of such a mission.” Christopher Hamilton pictured ...
Weird Asymmetry: Nights Warming Faster Than Days Across Much of the Planet - SciTechDaily
on January 17, 2021 at 3:16 pm
Weird Asymmetry: Nights Warming Faster Than Days Across Much of the Planet SciTechDaily
Virgin's rocket reaches orbit for the first time, deploys satellites
on January 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm
The space agency has tasked Virgin Orbit with carrying 10 different small satellites for various universities. Each will perform a variety of missions, from ...
2020 may have helped with air pollution, but not global warming - WUSA9.com
on January 17, 2021 at 2:47 pm
2020 may have helped with air pollution, but not global warming WUSA9.com
Origin of the Luna-Glob project
on January 17, 2021 at 2:15 pm
During the 1980s, a lunar polar orbiter, LSN (1L), was one of several space ... On September 20, 1996, on the eve of the ill-fated Mars-96 mission, ...
For Trump, 68% oppose a self-pardon; Biden receives positive marks for transition: POLL - ABC News
on January 17, 2021 at 2:06 pm
For Trump, 68% oppose a self-pardon; Biden receives positive marks for transition: POLL ABC News
The Sunday Read: 'Fighting Climate Change, Whatever It Takes'
on January 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
How a group of five activists decided to fight global warming by doing whatever it takes.
17 Bags, Backpacks, Cubes, and Straps to Protect Your Camera
by Julian Chokkattu, Gear Team on January 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
There are dozens of ways to tote around your photo and video gear. We’ve reviewed our favorites.
The US Government Needs to Invest in Digital Design
by Ro Khanna , Shaun Modi on January 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Our nation’s failure to invest in information technology has severely limited our Covid response. A federal chief experience officer could change that.
The Crooked, Complex Geometry of Round Trips
by Patrick Honner on January 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Imagine if we lived on a cube-shaped Earth. How would you find the shortest path around the world?
Want to Write a Book This Year? These Tools Can Help
by Harry Guinness on January 17, 2021 at 1:00 pm
We spoke to two award-winning authors for their tips on how to make it from start to finish. Here's how they take notes, organize chapters, and—yes—get comfy.
Climate Change Needs an Operation Warp Speed
by Clive Thompson on January 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
If the Covid vaccine push has proved anything, it’s that big government works.
Former DOD Head: The US Needs a New Plan to Beat China on AI
by Nicholas Thompson on January 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
In an interview with WIRED, former secretary of defense Ash Carter discussed how to build morality into AI—and make sure other countries do too.
Share Streaming Accounts? Set Up Separate User Profiles
by David Nield on January 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Here's how to keep your recommendations and history at least semi-private. No one needs to know how much Bridgerton you watched.
6 space missions to look forward to in 2021
on January 17, 2021 at 11:03 am
Here are some of the space missions to keep an eye out for in 2021. Sharing is caring!
Global warming means palms in surprising places - West Hawaii Today
on January 17, 2021 at 10:09 am
Global warming means palms in surprising places West Hawaii Today
Global Efforts to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Are Lagging as Much as Efforts to Slow Emissions - InsideClimate News
on January 17, 2021 at 10:00 am
Global Efforts to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Are Lagging as Much as Efforts to Slow Emissions InsideClimate News
Al Ain Municipality collaborates with MBRSC to analyse palm tree cover using artificial intelligence
on January 17, 2021 at 9:33 am
The Centre launched the Emirates Mars Mission “Hope Probe”, the first ... The probe is expected to reach the Martian orbit by 2021 and gather key ...
NASA's SLS Rocket to the Moon Faces Setback After Test
by Kenneth Chang on January 17, 2021 at 6:44 am
A test firing of the engines of the Space Launch System was halted after only about a minute, meaning NASA astronauts may have to wait longer before setting foot on the moon again.
NASA's SLS Rocket to the Moon Faces Setback After Test
by Kenneth Chang on January 17, 2021 at 6:44 am
A test firing of the engines of the Space Launch System was halted after only about a minute, meaning NASA astronauts may have to wait longer before setting foot on the moon again.
Watch | Curiosity Rover completes 3000 days on Mars
on January 17, 2021 at 6:33 am
NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, has completed 3,000 Martian days or sols. Curiosity touched down on Mars on August 6, 2012. It is about 10 feet long, ...
Role of Mars InSight Mole Coming to End, But NASA Extends Other Aspects of Mission
on January 17, 2021 at 5:48 am
This illustration shows NASA's InSight spacecraft with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface. The solar arrays on the left and right sides of ...
Global warming now running amok – radical adaptation the only option – will we see it in February? - thedailyblog.co.nz
on January 17, 2021 at 5:01 am
Global warming now running amok – radical adaptation the only option – will we see it in February? thedailyblog.co.nz
Global Oceans Heated Up To A Record High In 2020, Due To Rapid Climate Change - India Times
on January 17, 2021 at 4:40 am
Global Oceans Heated Up To A Record High In 2020, Due To Rapid Climate Change India Times
NASA announces the death of the Mars driller two years later
on January 17, 2021 at 3:11 am
The Mole on Mars has completed its mission After landing on the red planet nearly two years ago. The Mole – also known as a drill, drill, and probe ...
The International Space Station: 20 Years of Promise, Peril and Fun
by The New York Times on January 17, 2021 at 2:31 am
Humanity has never built anything like the outpost that orbits Earth about 240 miles above the planet. These are some moments that have defined the two decades it has been our home in space.
NASA Conducts Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage for Artemis I Moon Mission
on January 17, 2021 at 2:13 am
NASA conducted a hot fire Saturday of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the Artemis I mission to the Moon. The hot fire is the final test of the […]
White House Accelerates Development Of Mini Nuclear Reactors For Space And The Battlefield
on January 16, 2021 at 9:33 pm
... for terrestrial applications, while also pointing to upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars as primary aims for developing new compact reactors for ...
What could go wrong during the test?
by Kenneth Chang on January 16, 2021 at 8:15 pm
Resilient coal could lead to more global warming - Gulf Today
on January 16, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Resilient coal could lead to more global warming Gulf Today
Carbon capture is vital to meeting climate goals, scientists tell green critics - The Guardian
on January 16, 2021 at 5:32 pm
Carbon capture is vital to meeting climate goals, scientists tell green critics The Guardian
What's the BUZZ on Your 4 New Stocks to Buy for 2021?
on January 16, 2021 at 5:26 pm
SpaceX Internet — Your Stocks for Mission: Mars. Today, SpaceX ... pair of custom shoes. And it's one of the biggest investments you can make.
If Covid-19 Did Start With a Lab Leak, Would We Ever Know?
by Roger Pielke Jr. on January 16, 2021 at 3:40 pm
The two major investigations into the origins of the pandemic are compromised by potential conflicts of interest. Those problems need to be fixed—fast.
EarthTalk: Was there a positive impact on climate change given the economic slowdown around the world due to the coronavirus in 2020? - Arizona Daily Sun
on January 16, 2021 at 3:30 pm
EarthTalk: Was there a positive impact on climate change given the economic slowdown around the world due to the coronavirus in 2020? Arizona Daily Sun
The FBI Has Made Over 100 Arrests Related to the Capitol Riot
by Brian Barrett on January 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Plus: A dark web takedown, a bitcoin scam, and more of the week's top security news.
DJI's Latest Compact Drone Is a Blast to Fly
by Scott Gilbertson on January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Mini 2 is still lightweight yet has enough flying power for some windy conditions, and it comes equipped with a better camera.
Can This Group Revive the Finicky Corpse Flower?
by Doug Johnson on January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
In botanic gardens around the world, the reproductive future of the famously smelly plant is threatened. A new collaborative program wants to save it.
What Hades Can Teach Us About Ancient Greek Masculinity
by Autumn Wright on January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Everyone in the game may be hot, but some of the characterizations we see aren't as subversive as you might think.
The Race Is On to Identify and Stop Inauguration Rioters
by Matt Burgess, WIRED UK on January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
As tech companies scramble to tackle the extreme far-right, police and law enforcement are encasing Washington, DC, in a ring of steel.
The Physics of Reddit's Spinning Solar System Icon
by Rhett Allain on January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
If the dots on the loading screen were planets, is their motion realistic? And can we actually model it?
NASA will test-fire its 1st SLS megarocket for moon missions today. Here's how to watch.
on January 16, 2021 at 12:01 pm
NASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online.
The Bygone Glory of Blockbuster's 'Pokémon Snap' Station
by Cecilia D'Anastasio on January 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Nintendo is releasing a new version of the game in April. But nothing can replace the magic of the rental store's printed-out pocket monsters.
14 Best Weekend Deals on TVs, Laptops, and More
by Gear Team on January 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm
It’s a long weekend. These discounted picks will help you sit down, tune out, and tune in to your screens to while away the time.
Big Tech Can’t Ban Its Way Out of This
by Gilad Edelman on January 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Platforms are scrambling to avoid being used by right-wing extremists targeting the inauguration. But the seeds of this crisis were sown long ago.
The true cost of the climate crisis on Japan - The Japan Times
on January 16, 2021 at 11:00 am
The true cost of the climate crisis on Japan The Japan Times
Swimming With the Sharks in Facebook’s World
by John Schwartz on January 16, 2021 at 2:49 am
Our columnist is searching for his own niche in a universe dominated by giants.
Biden to Elevate Science Adviser to His Cabinet
by Carl Zimmer on January 16, 2021 at 1:04 am
The president-elect will nominate Eric S. Lander to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy, a post left vacant by President Trump for 18 months.
Viruses hitch lifts on some bacteria, the better to kill others
on January 16, 2021 at 12:00 am
A hitchhiker’s guide to the microverse
Joe Biden names top geneticist Eric Lander as science adviser
by Nidhi Subbaraman on January 16, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 16 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00118-8US president-elect also elevates the position to the cabinet for the first time.
Most Democrats and Republicans think the government should make climate change a priority - Vox.com
on January 15, 2021 at 10:40 pm
Most Democrats and Republicans think the government should make climate change a priority Vox.com
Hypersonic Superweapons Are a Mirage, New Analysis Says
by William J. Broad on January 15, 2021 at 9:42 pm
Two scientists find revolutionary claims about the evasion of detection and defenses to be “nonsense.”
Q&A: Global Insect Declines Due to “Death by a Thousand Cuts” - The Scientist
on January 15, 2021 at 9:02 pm
Q&A: Global Insect Declines Due to “Death by a Thousand Cuts” The Scientist
U.S. to Require Negative Virus Tests From International Air Passengers
by Apoorva Mandavilli on January 15, 2021 at 8:58 pm
Before they board planes to the U.S., passengers will have to produce proof that they are not infected or have recently recovered.
NASA extends Cornell-involved Juno, InSight missions
on January 15, 2021 at 8:37 pm
... moons – and the InSight lander, now perched in Mars' equatorial region, have both received mission extensions, the space agency announced Jan.
What does a warmer planet mean for Knoxville? - WVLT
on January 15, 2021 at 8:37 pm
What does a warmer planet mean for Knoxville? WVLT
Virtual CES Was As Surreal As We All Suspected It Would Be
by Lauren Goode on January 15, 2021 at 7:56 pm
Should it have happened at all?
Climate Change Survey: Majority of Voters Support Initiatives
by John Schwartz on January 15, 2021 at 7:55 pm
A survey carried out after the November election found that 66 percent of respondents said that developing sources of clean energy should be a high or very high priority.
Climate Change Survey: Majority of Voters Support Initiatives
by John Schwartz on January 15, 2021 at 7:55 pm
A survey carried out after the November election found that 66 percent of respondents said that developing sources of clean energy should be a high or very high priority.
Faster Vaccinations, New Mutations, and More Coronavirus News
by Eve Sneider on January 15, 2021 at 7:26 pm
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
China Places Over 22 Million on Lockdown Amid New Covid Wave
by Steven Lee Myers on January 15, 2021 at 7:18 pm
The country is experiencing its worst coronavirus flare-up since last summer, testing the government’s success in subduing the disease.
Readers' Writes: Can Humans Somehow Prevent Their Own Extinction? - ithaca.com
on January 15, 2021 at 7:14 pm
Readers' Writes: Can Humans Somehow Prevent Their Own Extinction? ithaca.com
NASA to Host Virtual Briefing on February Perseverance Mars Rover Landing
on January 15, 2021 at 6:03 pm
NASA is hosting a media briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss the upcoming landing of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.
The Coronavirus Is Evolving Before Our Eyes
by James Hamblin on January 15, 2021 at 5:52 pm
The virus is mutating as expected. We can still stop it.
Fulfilling the Dream
on January 15, 2021 at 2:02 pm
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964, as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others, look on.
2020 is Tied With 2016 as Hottest Year Ever on Record
by Henry Fountain on January 15, 2021 at 1:42 pm
The global average temperature in 2020 was about 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the average from 1850 to 1900, data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates.
Toyota to Pay a Record Fine for a Decade of Clean Air Act Violations
by Hiroko Tabuchi on January 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Toyota’s $180 million settlement with the federal government follows a series of emissions-related scandals in the auto industry.
Toyota to Pay a Record Fine for a Decade of Clean Air Act Violations
by Hiroko Tabuchi on January 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Toyota’s $180 million settlement with the federal government follows a series of emissions-related scandals in the auto industry.
The planet is dying faster than we thought - Livescience.com
on January 15, 2021 at 1:07 pm
The planet is dying faster than we thought Livescience.com
Climate change: what would 4°C of global warming feel like? - The Conversation UK
on January 15, 2021 at 12:59 pm
Climate change: what would 4°C of global warming feel like? The Conversation UK
Africa: Climate Change - What Would 4°C of Global Warming Feel Like? - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
on January 15, 2021 at 12:56 pm
Africa: Climate Change - What Would 4°C of Global Warming Feel Like? AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Changing resilience of oceans to climate change - EurekAlert
on January 15, 2021 at 10:02 am
Changing resilience of oceans to climate change EurekAlert
Tesla Might Finally Have Some Competition. From Ford.
by Neal E. Boudette on January 15, 2021 at 10:00 am
Traditional automakers have struggled to sell electric cars. That could change as Ford, Volkswagen and others introduce new models.
A circular economy is vital for meeting goals of the Paris Agreement - GreenBiz
on January 15, 2021 at 8:33 am
A circular economy is vital for meeting goals of the Paris Agreement GreenBiz
Forests, land ecosystems may go from being CO2 'sinks' to the 'source' by 2050 - Firstpost
on January 15, 2021 at 4:34 am
Forests, land ecosystems may go from being CO2 'sinks' to the 'source' by 2050 Firstpost
A case of ‘stomach flu’ arms the microbiome against invaders
on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00078-zGut-wrenching infection encourages production of an amino acid consumed by helpful bacteria.
Publisher Correction: Unveiling the strong interaction among hadrons at the LHC
by S. Acharya on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-03142-2Publisher Correction: Unveiling the strong interaction among hadrons at the LHC
COVID research updates: Two anti-inflammatory drugs prevent COVID deaths
on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-00502-wNature wades through the literature on the new coronavirus — and summarizes key papers as they appear.
Coronavirus diaries: making plans in a changing world
by John Tregoning on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00106-yJohn Tregoning grapples with a shifting schedule and a new UK lockdown.
China COVID vaccine reports mixed results — what does that mean for the pandemic?
by Smriti Mallapaty on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00094-zScientists say CoronaVac could reduce cases of severe disease, particularly in countries with raging outbreaks.
‘A bloody mess’: Confusion reigns over naming of new COVID variants
by Ewen Callaway on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00097-wAs more lineages emerge, researchers are struggling with a patchwork of nomenclature.
Tiny hard drives that are alive — and multiplying
on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00092-1A common bacterium can be engineered to carry coded messages in its genome.
Science family of journals announces change to open-access policy
by Richard Van Noorden on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00103-1Subscription journals will let some Plan S funded researchers share accepted manuscripts under open licences.
‘Can you work with less-qualified people?’ and 19 other curveball questions to navigate at industry interviews
by Tina Persson on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00042-xBe ready for queries that reflect stereotypes about academia and that probe why you’re switching sectors, says Tina […]
Author Correction: Suppression of a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in the Italian municipality of Vo’
by Enrico Lavezzo on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
Nature, Published online: 15 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2956-7Author Correction: Suppression of a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in the Italian municipality of Vo’

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