Sci-tech
Starlink launch ANGERS astronomers who believe satellites will OBSTRUCT view
The launch was a success and the satellites made their first appearance by forming a train of lights across the sky. SpaceX is planning between three and seven Starlink launches this year with each rocket carrying 60 satellites in the hopes of getting approximately a thousand into orbit to begin providing low-priced internet access. [Full Article...]
World’s rivers are contaminated with antibiotics
A researcher involved in the study called the results "eye-opening and worrying". Scientists fear antibiotics in rivers cause bacteria to develop resistance meaning they can no longer be used in medicines for humans. The project, which was led by the University of York, was a huge logistical challenge - with 92 sampling kits flown out to partners across the world who were asked to take sam... [Full Article...]
Tons Of Trash Collected On Beach After Memorial Day ‘Floatopia’ Event
But it's a public beach and they should have cleaned up after themselves. Drew Lankford with the City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department told WAVY that crews picked up 10 tons of trash on Monday. "Let's work together to keep our City attractive", he said. "The disruption to our beaches, residents and visitors caused by Floatopia will NOT be tolerated", Philip Levine, then mayor of Mia... [Full Article...]
Tuesday's severe threat upgraded to moderate risk
There are now no severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for the KWCH viewing area, covering about two-thirds of Kansas, but we expect more to pop up in the afternoon into evening. The severe weather threat will increase Wednesday with numerous severe storms likely with damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes possible. Mostly sunny skies on Friday before more rain chances once again return for ... [Full Article...]
Storms and gusts forecast for Tuesday in Harrisburg
A few showers are possible Thursday with mostly cloudy skies & highs 71-76, followed by 52-56 Thursday night . Showers will arrive after noon Tuesday , with periods of rain during the day and a chance of thunderstorms through the afternoon until around midnight. [Full Article...]
Plastic waste from Bangladesh found shipped into Malaysia
The containers had arrived from Britain, the US, Japan, China, Spain, Canada , Australia , the Netherlands, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Bangladesh , Norway and France. Malaysia has already returned five containers of contaminated plastic waste back to Spain. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said the government will proceed with a plan to look for a private shipping company to rapidl... [Full Article...]
Severe storms possible Monday night
Strong storms are still possible in the metro, but the highest risk for severe storms will be across far southeast Nebraska into Kansas and Missouri where large hail and tornadoes will be possible. Storm chances will ramp up on Wednesday and a few may be strong or severe. Loud storms continue to move through this morning, with lighter, widespread showers behind it that'll hang around through sun... [Full Article...]
A higher severe threat for Memorial Day
The return of the unsettled weather pattern returns this weekend. Some storms are expected to fire up Monday evening, but most of the area will remain dry. The location of a warm front will be the focus of severe weather. Tuesday afternoon will have temperatures in the 80s with south winds gusting to 35 miles per hour. [Full Article...]