Byrd received the prize from the American Astronomical Society, the largest organization of U.S. astronomers. The prizes are given for outstanding achievements in scientific research, education, scholarly writing, and service to the astronomical community. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/2020-aas-education-prize-deborah-byrd…
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Gary Starkweather, Inventor of the Laser Printer, Dies At 81
Gary Starkweather, engineer and inventor of the first laser printer, died on December 26 at the age of 81. The New York Times reports: Mr. Starkweather was working as a junior engineer in the offices of the Xerox Corporation in Rochester, N.Y., in 1964 — several years after the company had introduced the photocopier to American office buildings — when he…
Famed Bigfoot bog saved by conservationists
A rare Appalachian Mountain swamp in North Carolina has seen more than it’s fair share of Bigfoot sightings. When it comes to potential Bigfoot habita… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/333763/famed-bigfoot-bog-saved-by-conservationists…
How to Motivate Yourself to Achieve Your Goals
Once you’ve set a goal or New Year’s Resolution, how do you find the motivation to achieve it? Dr. Richard Ryan, who co-developed the Self-Determination Theory, one of the leading theories of human motivation, shares research-backed tips to do just that. Dr. Ryan is also a Professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education […]
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Is Big Tech Turning New York City Into America’s Second Silicon Valley?
When Facebook decided it wanted to move 6,000 workers into Hudson Yards in New York, “existing tenants were told to move,” reports the New York Times, as “part of a rush by the West Coast technology giants to expand in New York City.” The growth in New York is occurring largely without major economic incentives from the city and state governments….
What is the asteroid belt?
The asteroid belt is a region of our solar system – between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter – in which many small bodies orbit our sun. Here’s a good basic introduction. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-asteroid-belt…
Earth closest to sun on January 4-5
We reach our closest point to the sun for 2020 on January 4 or 5, depending on your time zone. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/earth-comes-closest-to-sun-every-year-in-early-january…
Dad Takes Son To Mongolia Just To Get Him Off His Phone
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: Riding through a remote valley in Mongolia on the back of his motorbike, adventurer Jamie Clarke let the hum of the engine and the wind echo in his mind while his thoughts wandered. After several hours, he pulled over to shake off his helmet and take a look at the map. This…
Quadrantid meteors on night of January 3-4
The expected peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower in 2020 comes late evening January 3 until dawn January 4, with the predawn hours on January 4 being your best bet. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/quadrantid-meteor-shower-before-dawn-in-early-january…
Don’t miss the young moon and Venus
Think photo opportunity this weekend (December 27-29) as the brightest and 2nd-brightest sky objects – the moon and Venus – beautify the evening twilight shortly after sunset. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-young-moon-venus-after-sunset…