nasa’s-maven-makes-1st-discovery-of-atmospheric-effect-at-mars

In December 2023, scientists looking at Mars data stumbled across something completely unexpected — observations of an atmospheric effect never before seen in the Red Planet’s atmosphere. Using instruments aboard NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission, scientists identified a phenomenon known to occur in Earth’s magnetosphere, where chargedContinue Reading

nasa-selects-next-class-of-space-health-postdoctoral-fellows

A view of NASA’s Orion spacecraft aboard the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket on April 1 during the launch of the Artemis II test flight. Credit: NASA The NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) has selected two early‑career scientists for its next class of postdoctoral fellows. The newContinue Reading

outlandish-merger-of-giant-power-companies-nextera-and-dominion-is-‘contrary-to-public-interest’

Massive Florida-based power company NextEra Energy announced today its plan to acquire Virginia’s Dominion Energy, citing the growth of A.I. data centers as the impetus for the move. In response, Public Citizen Energy Program director Tyson Slocum issued the following statement: “This absurd proposal to merge two massive, well-capitalized utilitiesContinue Reading

fave-five:-queer-historical-fiction-set-in-italy

For contemporary gay fiction set in Italy, click here. Vesuvius by Cass Biehn (YA, 79) Nicked by M.T. Anderson (1087) The Ballot Boy by Larry Mellman (1368) Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine (1717) Eight Strings by Margaret DeRosia (19th c), Read MoreContinue Reading

somaliland-marks-first-independence-day-following-israeli-recognition

Somaliland leaders tout stability and strategic importance as a hub, yet recognition from other nations remains elusive., Somaliland has marked its first year of independence following recognition by Israel, but not everyone in the breakaway region of Somalia is celebrating its new ally. Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa onContinue Reading