Tuesday, 31 October 2017

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With a high of 58F and a low of 41F.
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Learning to Walk Before Heading to Space


Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is suspended over a mock-up of the International Space Station during a microgravity simulation. via NASA http://ift.tt/2xGWGjb

Monday, 30 October 2017

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With a high of 58F and a low of 47F.
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Viewing Australia's Great Sandy Desert From Space


Flying hundreds miles above, astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed Lake Hazlett and Lake Willis in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert. Hundreds of ephemeral salt lakes are peppered throughout the arid Australian Outback. via NASA http://ift.tt/2luBT0C

Friday, 27 October 2017

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With a high of 61F and a low of 53F.
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Hubble Digs into Cosmic Archaeology


This Hubble infrared image is part of an observing program that imaged 41 massive galaxy clusters to find the brightest distant galaxies for theJames Webb Space Telescope to study. via NASA http://ift.tt/2zIrErL

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Seychelles – Suspected Plague (Ex- Madagascar)

Madagascar is experiencing a large outbreak of plague affecting major cities and other non-endemic areas since August 2017. This outbreak carries a moderate risk of spread to neighbouring Indian Ocean islands which is mitigated naturally by the short incubation period of pneumonic plague and the institution of exit screening measures at the airport and other major ports.

Published on October 26, 2017 at 10:08PM
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Sunny tomorrow!



With a high of 56F and a low of 40F.
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Studying the Genetics of Organisms in Space


At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, organisms in a Petri plate are exposed to blue excitation lighting in a Spectrum prototype unit. NASA scientists and engineers are developing experiments to determine how different organisms, such as plants, microbes or worms, develop under conditions of microgravity. via NASA http://ift.tt/2ySUIzn

Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China

On 8 and 15 September 2017, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China (NHFPC) notified WHO of two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China.

Published on October 26, 2017 at 02:08PM
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Wednesday, 25 October 2017

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With a high of 64F and a low of 48F.
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NASA Astronauts on Third and Final Spacewalk in October Series


NASA astronauts Joe Acaba (left) and Randy Bresnik (right) at work outside the International Space Station on Oct. 20, 2017, in the third of a series of three planned spacewalks. The two astronauts successfully completed the 6 hour, 49 minute spacewalk at 2:36 p.m. EDT. via NASA http://ift.tt/2zFnj8q

Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Marburg virus disease – Uganda

On 17 October 2017, the Ugandan Ministry of Health notified WHO of a confirmed outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Kween District, Eastern Uganda. The Ministry for Health officially declared the outbreak on 19 October 2017.

Published on October 25, 2017 at 09:41AM
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Tuesday, 24 October 2017

AM Clouds/PM Sun tomorrow!



With a high of 64F and a low of 54F.
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Remembering Astronaut Paul Weitz


In this June 1973 photo, astronaut Paul J. Weitz, Skylab 2 pilot, mans the control and display console of the Apollo Telescope Mount. Weitz, who also commanded the STS-6 shuttle mission and served as Deputy Director of Johnson Space Center, passed away this week at the age of 85. via NASA http://ift.tt/2z2GxbS

Monday, 23 October 2017

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With a high of 63F and a low of 56F.
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The Grace of Saturn


Saturn's graceful lanes of orbiting ice -- its iconic rings -- wind their way around the planet to pass beyond the horizon in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. via NASA http://ift.tt/2xglHRL

Friday, 20 October 2017

Hubble Unravels a Twisted Cosmic Knot


This Hubble image shows what happens when two galaxies become one. The twisted cosmic knot seen here is NGC 2623 — or Arp 243 — and is located about 250 million light-years away in the constellation of Cancer (The Crab). via NASA http://ift.tt/2xTIy5i

Showers/Wind tomorrow!



With a high of 57F and a low of 47F.
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Thursday, 19 October 2017

Jovian Moon Shadow


Jupiter’s moon Amalthea casts a shadow on the gas giant planet in this image captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft. via NASA http://ift.tt/2yDDMwL

Cloudy tomorrow!



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Wednesday, 18 October 2017

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With a high of 62F and a low of 52F.
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What Lurks Below NASA’s Chamber A?


Hidden beneath Chamber A at the Johnson Space Center is an area engineers used to test critical contamination control technology that has helped keep our James Webb Space Telescope clean during cryogenic testing. via NASA http://ift.tt/2gjAzIb

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Mercury Solar Transit (NHQ201605090001)

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Mercury Solar Transit (NHQ201605090001)

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left, as it transits across the face of the sun Monday, May 9, 2016, as viewed from Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Mercury passes between Earth and the sun only about 13 times a century, with the previous transit taking place in 2006. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)


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Expedition 27 Docking (201104070003HQ) (explored) 


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Russian Mission Control Center is seen on Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Korolev, Russia. The Soyuz TMA-21 docked to the International Space Station carrying Expedition 27 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev, NASA Flight Engineer Ron Garan and Russian Flight Engineer Andrey Borisenko. Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Showers tomorrow!



With a high of 63F and a low of 54F.
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Puerto Rico From the Space Station


NASA astronaut Joe Acaba photographed Puerto Rico from the cupola of the International Space Station on Oct. 12, 2017. Sharing the image with his followers on social media, he wrote, "Finally a chance to see the beautiful island of Puerto Rico from @Space_Station. Continued thoughts throughout the recovery process." via NASA http://ift.tt/2gpX41X

Monday, 16 October 2017

Mostly Cloudy tomorrow!



With a high of 59F and a low of 52F.
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When (Neutron) Stars Collide


This illustration shows the hot, dense, expanding cloud of debris stripped from neutron stars just before they collided. via NASA http://ift.tt/2hK4fP8

Sunday, 15 October 2017

Partly Cloudy/Wind tomorrow!



With a high of 72F and a low of 51F.
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Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Seychelles – Suspected Plague (Ex- Madagascar)

On 10 October 2017, the Seychellois Ministry of Health notified WHO of a probable case of pneumonic plague. The probable case is a 34-year-old man who had visited Madagascar and returned to Seychelles on 6 October 2017. He developed symptoms on 9 October 2017 and presented to a local health centre. Based on a medical examination and reported history of recent travel to Madagascar, pneumonic plague infection was suspected and he was immediately referred to hospital where he was isolated and treated.

Published on October 15, 2017 at 01:28PM
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Friday, 13 October 2017

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With a high of 65F and a low of 54F.
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Glorious Sunrise at the Start of a Spacewalk


NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei exits the International Space Station on Oct. 10, 2017, for a spacewalk in this photograph taken by fellow spacewalker Randy Bresnik. Bresnik wrote, "A glorious sunrise greeted @Astro_Sabot and I at the start of our 2nd #spacewalk. His visor reflection shows the airlock hatch we came out." via NASA http://ift.tt/2hExaE6

Thursday, 12 October 2017

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With a high of 62F and a low of 56F.
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Dream Chaser at Dawn


Dawn bring the sight of Dream Chaser, Sierra Nevada's reusable spaceplane, as it sits on the runway at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. via NASA http://ift.tt/2kJGA6h

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Apollo 7 Launches on October 11, 1968


On October 11, 1968, Apollo 7 launched via NASA http://ift.tt/2gwjhbq

Partly Cloudy tomorrow!



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What does the world have to say to Eminem after his blowing message about Trump?

Guess who’s back?
Eminem unleashed a fierce attack on Trump in a rap video broadcast during the BET Hip-Hop Awards https://t.co/Goux9KXHtC pic.twitter.com/vm3FVxbI2D
— NBC News (@NBCNews) 11 October 2017
> Eminem was always known for his cutting words and controversial texts. This time, he has ‘roasted’ Trump and people are all over it. The news spread quickly, taking over not only the social media, but also the news channels. The chaos unleashed:

Eminem attacks Trump in freestyle rap at BET Hip Hop Awards https://t.co/FyqMO4fmr9
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 11, 2017 >



CNN discussing Eminem's cypher pic.twitter.com/2fEttXKk3i
— DMX Mathersㅤ (@ConfidentSword) October 11, 2017 >

Some people went as far as gloating for the uncomfortable topic to be shoved in the face of the officials:

Please god somebody ask the Press Secretary about Eminem today amen
— Scarin Gloria Ryan👻 (@morninggloria) October 11, 2017 >

However, not everyone is actually thrilled about Eminem's honest opinions, as the discussion online started to escalate:

— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) October 11, 2017 />

Trump supporters tuned in shortly, trying to no avail to hold back the wave of those supporting Eminem's attitudes:

— Women for Trump (@WomenforTrump) October 11, 2017 >
65 million voted for Hillary. Only 62 voted for the pissbaby. pic.twitter.com/j7KXya9Fpd
— Carly Wraith Jepsen (@philthethrill) October 11, 2017 />

But probably both sides are interested in one main thing - what reaction is to follow from Trump?



Tuesday, 10 October 2017

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With a high of 61F and a low of 48F.
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Where Does the Sand Come From?


This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) shows one possible place where sand grains are being produced on Mars today. via NASA http://ift.tt/2yUEv9G

Monday, 9 October 2017

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Disease outbreak news from the WHO: Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia

Between 31 August and 26 September 2017, the national IHR focal point of Saudi Arabia reported nine additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), including four deaths. In addition, four deaths from previously reported cases were reported.

Published on October 09, 2017 at 11:07AM
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Friday, 6 October 2017

Thursday, 5 October 2017

First Meeting of the National Space Council


Members of the National Space Council are seen during the council's first meeting on Oct. 5 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The council, chaired by Vice President Mike Pence heard testimony from representatives from civil space, commercial space, and national security space industry representatives. via NASA http://ift.tt/2yrxjWh

Mostly Sunny tomorrow!



With a high of 58F and a low of 46F.
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Robot Gets a Grip

The blue tentacle-like arms containing gecko-like adhesive pads, attached to an Astrobee robotic free-flyer, reach out and grapple a "...