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Arcfield: $24 Million Award For Space-Based Environmental Monitoring Sensors
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (227+ words) Arcfield announced that its subsidiary Orion Space Solutions has secured initial contracts valued at more than $24 million to develop and deliver advanced space-based sensing payloads for an undisclosed customer. The work will involve the design, manufacturing, testing, and calibration of…...
Antique appraisal event returns March 28 to Brodhead Memorial Public Library
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (415+ words) BRODHEAD " Brodhead Memorial Public Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal program featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran on March 28, starting at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required.Call the library at 608-897-4070 to reserve a spot. Cost is $15 per item and is…...
For years we believed that glaciers carried the stones to Stonehenge, but now science says it was the work of other creatures
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (705+ words) Home - Science - For years we believed that glaciers carried the stones to Stonehenge, but now science says it was the work of other creatures A new geological study of river sands around Stonehenge has delivered some of the clearest evidence…...
Scientists have created a metal that "resembles" the body's own shape, installed in the pillars of a bridge in Seattle, and it bends during earthquakes without breaking, returning to its original position on its own when the tremor ends.
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (1228+ words) Twisted columns, displaced joints, and misaligned pavement made the structure unsafe for traffic until extensive repairs were carried out. In practical terms, this scenario resulted in months of closure following a major seismic eventThis is happening precisely at a time…...
The World's Largest Acidic Geyser In Yellowstone Reawakens, Erupts 60 Times
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (1173+ words) Echinus Geyser, the world's largest acidic geyser, suddenly burst back to life in Yellowstone last month after being dormant for five years. Once called a "star performer,"it' since erupted 60 times in 18 days, sending acidic water 80 feet into the air....
West Meadows Wet Pond maintenance to impact pathway access in Nanton
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (106+ words) The Town of'Nanton'is'advising'residents of upcoming dredging operations at the West Meadows Wet Pond." Work is set to begin on March 9'and continue through'April 10." According to the Town of'Nanton, the dredging'work is'part of ongoing maintenance to ensure the long-term health and…...
Scientists discover seismic hotspot in US that could trigger devastating magnitude-8 earthquakes
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (454+ words) It was a groundbreaking discovery. Scientists have found previously concealed fault lines along California's north coast, sparking concerns that we could be drastically underestimating the earthquake risk in the region, per a seismic study published in the journal "Science." "If…...
Study Finds 6,000-Year-Old Evidence of Advanced Prehistoric Cooking
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (515+ words) Archaeologists say ancient cooking in Europe may have been far more sophisticated than previously believed. New research suggests that prehistoric communities were preparing complex meals with a mix of plant and animal ingredients thousands of years ago. The discovery comes…...
Spain and Portugal Launch the Atlantic Constellation: Satellites to Monitor Disasters in Real Time
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (256+ words) Spain and Portugal have joined forces to create the Atlantic Constellation, a set of 16 small satellites (eight per country) that will orbit less than 700 km from Earth. Their main mission will be to monitor natural disasters in real-time, such as…...
The century-old library that 'hid' from bombs
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (367+ words) A town's library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events showcasing how it serves its community through a mix of old and new technology. Gateshead Central Library is holding drop in events throughout the day including creative sessions, author events and…...