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Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies

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Two new studies from the University of Melbourne will help the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built to uncover galaxies never before seen by humanity.

The papers are published in The Astrophysical Journal and the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and show that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch late next year, will reveal hidden galaxies.

Powerful lights called ‘quasars’ are the brightest objects in the universe. Powered by supermassive black holes up to a trillion times the mass of our Sun, they outshine entire galaxies of billions of stars. [Read more…] about Australian research shows NASA’s James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies

Restored tropical forests recover faster than those left alone

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Actively restored forests recover aboveground biomass faster than areas left to regenerate naturally after being logged.

According to a new study on tropical forests in Sabah, Malaysia, areas that have undergone active restoration recovered 50 percent faster, from 2.9 to 4.4 metric tons of aboveground carbon per hectare per year.

The findings suggest that the reduction in carbon associated with a single logging event would be recovered to the same level as unlogged forest after 40 years with active restoration, as opposed to about 60 years if the forest were left to regenerate naturally. [Read more…] about Restored tropical forests recover faster than those left alone

New environmental video highlights vision for change on Earth Day

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A few days ago, 52-year-old green manufacturer Earth Friendly Products, the maker of ECOS plant-powered cleaners, celebrated the 49th anniversary of Earth Day at its corporate headquarters in Cypress, California, by premiering a short video that is appearing this week at the EarthxFilm festival in Dallas, Texas. (See below.)

The video will be featured online and at film festivals and environmental summits across the U.S. throughout 2019.

Titled “The Artist,” the video is the creation of innovative young Greek filmmaker Petros Antoniadis and Los Angeles-based environmental artist and social activist Velia De Iuliis. Earth Friendly Products is using the art video to express its vision for a better future for the earth.

In the video, the narrator states:
“We imagine a different world
A world where air pollution no longer exists
Where clean water is not a privilege
A world without waste
And we’re working to create that world today with you
Clean, healthy and sustainable
Making the future today in the world’s first carbon neutral, water neutral, zero waste facilities.”

Speaking at the Earth Day event, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, president and CEO of Earth Friendly Products, said she was moved by the power of art to effect change. “Art is a powerful way to fight for the environment, and Petros’ talent and Velia’s passion have combined to bring to life our sustainability story and our vision for a safer, cleaner planet through art.”

Antoniadis has previously worked with the company on several corporate videos and said those experiences helped him to propose this idea to the company. “ECOS is an authentic brand that truly walks the talk. Getting to create and tell their story and communicate their vision was a joy,” said Antoniadis.

De Iuliis said she was deeply moved by ECOS’ story and jumped at the opportunity to take part in the project. “My work is about conservation, so I was honored to play the role of the artist in the story, to help advocate art as a way to highlight the environment,” said De Iuliis. “Earth Friendly Products is at the forefront of the environmental world, and their ECOS products embody that leadership.”

The Earth Day celebration at Earth Friendly Products that featured the premiere of “The Artist” also featured guest speakers on environmental sustainability and policy.

Congressman Alan Lowenthal, who serves California’s 47th Congressional District, spoke at the event and praised Earth Friendly Products for its unsurpassed record in sustainability. “Every time I come here to visit, I am inspired — there’s no other word for it,” says Lowenthal. “The core values of this company are to make sure they provide safer products and protect this planet for future generations. There is nothing more important than protecting this environment, which is so fragile.”

Folding smartphones are here to stay despite reported problems with breakages

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If you’re among the millions of people who watched the sci-fi TV show Westworld and saw the folding smartphones used by some of the characters, you probably immediately thought, “I want one of those.”

That’s what we thought anyway.

And whereas the old, 1960s Star Trek showed off tablet computers and other technologies many decades before they were beamed into our collective – and possibly holographic – reality, nowadays, things happen slightly faster. [Read more…] about Folding smartphones are here to stay despite reported problems with breakages

Second impact crater ‘hiding under Greenland ice’

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New research has found a possible second impact crater hiding under the Greenland ice.

The new, 22-mile-wide site is only 114 miles from a crater under Hiawatha Glacier, reported in November 2018, but is unlikely to have formed at the same time.

Scientists discovered the possible second impact crater buried under more than a mile of ice in northwest Greenland.

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New study explains differences in aurora

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For many years, scientists assumed the aurora seen around the north pole was identical to the aurora seen around the south pole.

The poles are connected by magnetic field lines and auroral displays are caused by charged particles streaming along these field lines.

Because the charged particles follow these field lines, it would make sense that the auroras would be mirror images of each other.

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New species of bacterium eats parasitic worms

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A new species of bacterium, Chryseobacterium nematophagum, has been found to digest its hosts – roundworm parasites – from the inside out.

The findings, which are presented in the open access journal BMC Biology, suggest that the bacteria may potentially be used in future, to control roundworm infections in animals, plants, and, potentially, humans.

Professor Antony Page, University of Glasgow, the corresponding author said: “Nematodes, commonly called roundworms, cause serious chronic diseases in animals and are particularly common in grazing livestock.

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How to purify water with graphene

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Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” together with their colleagues from Derzhavin Tambov State University and Saratov Chernyshevsky State University have figured out that graphene is capable of purifying water, making it drinkable, without further chlorination.

“Capturing” bacterial cells, it forms flakes that can be easily extracted from the water. Graphene separated by ultrasound can be reused. The article on the research is published in Materials Science & Engineering C.

Graphene and graphene oxide (a more stable version of the material in colloidal solutions) are carbon nanostructures that are extremely promising for Biomedicine.

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US Navy changing procedures for reporting UFOs

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The United States Navy is developing new procedures for reporting sightings of unidentified flying objects.

This is according to a report in Politico, an authoritative media outlet which generally reports on political matters, as its name suggests.

Politico quotes a Navy statement which reads: “There have been a number of reports of unauthorized and / or unidentified aircraft entering various military-controlled ranges and designated air space in recent years. [Read more…] about US Navy changing procedures for reporting UFOs

UPS invests record amount into building Netherlands logistics facility

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UPS says its planned new €130 million facility demonstrates confidence in Dutch and European economies and creates more than 200 jobs.

UPS held an official cornerstone laying ceremony to announce plans to open a new package sorting and delivery facility in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

The €130 million facility is due to open in the 4th quarter of 2018. It will replace two smaller facilities and is expected to create 200 jobs.  [Read more…] about UPS invests record amount into building Netherlands logistics facility