Sci-tech
Dark skies as host for Quadrantid meteor shower
The Quadrantids are caused by the trail of debris left by 2003 EH1, an object astronomers think is a rock-comet - nearly an asteroid, not quite a comet . "Keep in mind that meteor showers are fickle". These meteors don't have elaborate trains, however, they sometimes create bright fireballs in the sky. [Full Article...]
Five places in Cork where you can recycle your Christmas tree
The first round was January 2, but there is one more opportunity on January 21. To guarantee that your tree is picked up, residents must remove all tree stands regardless of material, all decorations, any tree bags and foreign objects. until Friday, Jan. 10. Trees can also be dropped off at Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) at the Jamesville Compost Site at 4370 Route 91 in Jame... [Full Article...]
3,000 reservists called in as Australia’s wildfire crisis worsens
Three fires have combined to form a single blaze bigger than the NY borough of Manhattan as Australian firefighters battle what has been predicted to the most catastrophic day yet in the worst bushfire season in decades. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday called up 3,000 defence force reservists as the threat of wildfires escalated on what shaped as a torrid weekend in at lea... [Full Article...]
What time is the Quadrantids meteor shower and how to watch it?
It's expected at night between January 3 and January 4... ... The Quadrantids peak, on the other hand, is much shorter - only a few hours... Here's when and where to get the best view of the Quadrantids meteor shower . So avid meteor watchers across the globe will be on the watch no matter what. The IMO suggests the best strategy to spot meteors is to face the northeast quadrant of the sky an... [Full Article...]
IU football falls to Tennessee in Gator Bowl
Pruitt held his son as he accepted the bowl trophy during the post-game celebration. Of Tennessee's 63 kickoffs this season, 45 have resulted in touchbacks, and in looked lulled to sleep expecting a play with low stakes. Tennessee attempted surprise onside kicks four times in 2018 but hadn't done it once in 2019. Following Tennessee's go-ahead touchdown the cameras panned to a very upset IN fan. [Full Article...]
Here’s What SpaceX’s First-Ever Manned Flight Could Look Like
Crew Dragon finally appears primed to launch with humans aboard for the first time. The runway takes to the Crew Dragon, which is mounted on top of SpaceX's flagship rocket, the Falcon 9. SpaceX saw one of its Crew Dragon capsules explode during a test on the ground earlier in the year. The company is now perfecting the soon-to-be-manned capsule that will be responsible for launching two NASA as... [Full Article...]
Prince William launches Earthshot Prize to fix the planet
The project of the Eartshot Prize he has been incubating for a year and will be set in motion at the end of 2020: he wants to launch a challenge to fill the decade that has just begun with virtuous actions to save the planet, because a single Greta Thumberg is not enough to move consciences and do something. [Full Article...]
MSU fires head coach Joe Moorhead, reports say
John Cohen will be working to find a new head football coach who will demonstrably reflect our shared expectations for a consistently competitive football team that displays discipline, pride, and preparation in all facets of the program". But Moorhead was considered a coach on the rise, with a creative offense and a reputation for developing quarterbacks. In Moorhead's two seasons with Penn State... [Full Article...]