Alphabet’s Google told its staff in North America to not go into their offices unless they have to, becoming one of the latest companies seeking to protect workers from the spreading coronavirus. From a report: The Mountain View, California-based tech giant is “recommending” workers stay home until at least April 10, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg. The company…
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What is the gegenschein?
The sun’s counterglow – or gegenschein – is kind of a stargazers’ legend. What is it, and how can you see it? Erwin Matys and Karoline Mrazek of Project Nightflight explain. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/definition-what-is-the-gegenschein…
Standing wave cloud at sunrise, over Zimbabwe
Standing wave clouds form when wind blows over a mountain. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/animation-standing-wave-cloud-sunrise-zimbabwe…
Google Cancels ‘Physical’ I/O 2020 Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Google has announced that it will not host an in-person I/O 2020 over coronavirus concerns. The company is looking into an alternative format. 9to5Google reports: Google I/O 2020 was announced in January, with the ticket application and drawing process taking place late last month. Hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, it’s right across the street from the Googleplex headquarters….
Melting Glaciers: Effects on the Environment, Humans, and Biodiversity
Recently, the temperature in the Arctic appears to have hit a new continental high, close to 70 degrees. That’s leading to continued melting of glaciers in the Arctic and around the world. But how will that impact the world’s ecosystems? Dr. David Hik is an Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science as well as […]
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Astronomers detect biggest explosion in history of universe
Scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe since the Big Bang. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/astronomers-detect-biggest-explosion-history-universe…
Antarctica melts under its hottest days on record
On February 6, weather stations recorded the hottest temperature on record for Antarctica, 64.9°F (18.3°C). The warm spell caused widespread melting on nearby glaciers Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/antarctica-melts-hottest-temperatures-on-record-feb2020…
Castor is six stars in one
The bright bluish-white star, Castor, in the constellation Gemini, appears to our eyes as a single star. But it’s actually a family of 6 stars. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/best-castor-brightest-second-magnitude-star…
Photos: When the moon hid Mars
The moon will cover Mars 5 times in 2020, but the occultation on February 18, 2020 was the only one that will be accessible to viewers in much of North and Central America. Photos from the EarthSky Community here. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-moon-mars-occultation-feb-18-2020…
SETI to hunt for alien ‘technosignatures’
SETI is ramping up its search for intelligent alien life by sniffing out indicators of extraterrestrial technology. Founded in Mountain View, Californ… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/334684/seti-to-hunt-for-alien-technosignatures…