Sci-tech
There's a new perfume that smells like outer space
The unmistakable odor lingers on astronauts' suit, helmet, gloves and tools, as then ISS Science Officer Don Pettit put it in 2003. According to Eau de Space, others have described the smell as "seared steak, raspberries, and rum", smokey and bitter . [Full Article...]
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Goes On A ‘Road Trip’
Extending across both the clay unit and the sulfate unit is a separate feature the "Greenheugh Pediment", a slope with a sandstone cap. According to researchers, sulfates, like Gypsum and Epsom salts, usually form around water as it evaporates, and they are yet another clue to how the climate and prospects for life could have changed almost 3 billion years ago . [Full Article...]
'Almost Tornado-Type' Storm Brings Flooding Rain to Toronto
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of southern Quebec, with humidex values expected to reach up to 40. At Black Creek Drive and Lawrence Avenue West, the banks of Black Creek have broken in. the storm was moving out over Lake Ontario. "However, there will be customers that will remain without power throughout the night and into tomorrow", Cunnington said. [Full Article...]
Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Toronto
The advisory was soon upgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, as the storm unleashed torrents of rain, strong winds and frequent lighting. The agency is urging people to get inside if they hear thunder. Environment Canada warns to take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell said Wednesday afternoon's system could bring intense r... [Full Article...]
`Fireworks`: Astronauts capture glimpse of Neowise comet from space!
NASA astronaut Bob Behnken shared some magnificent pictures of the comet Neowise or C/2020 F3 on July 6. Neowise is the third comet to be discovered in 2020 and can be visible through naked eyes as per an article on CNET . Unexpectedly, the comet has become very bright and amateur astronomers were able to catch sight of it last week. As with all comets, Comet NEOWISE could break apart, so pull ... [Full Article...]
Tropical Storm Edouard moves away from U.S.
Tropical Storm Edouard was moving early Monday through the Atlantic Ocean away from the continental United States. The fifth named system of the Atlantic hurricane season is moving towards the northeast at 35 miles per hour. That system will continue to move eastward toward the Carolina's this week. If this east coast system were to get a name, it would be called Fay. The earliest tropical c... [Full Article...]
Scientists have discovered a pocket-sized dinosaur forerunner
Scientists found in Madagascar are very small ancestor of the dinosaur - measuring just 10 centimeters . It's believed that Kongonaphon may have belonged to Ornithodira , a group that includes dinosaurs and birds, but more research is needed to get a better understanding on their evolution. [Full Article...]
At least 2 tornadoes touch down in Sask.
The warnings had said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that could produce a tornado. The storm system also created damaging winds, intense rainfall and large hail as it moved across the province. For most of the time they were in the Assiniboia, Gravelbourg and Coronach areas but also stretched into the Moose Jaw, Pense, Central Butte and Craik regions for a while as well. [Full Article...]