Mars

Hundreds of black ‘spiders’ spotted in mysterious ‘Incan city’ on Mars in new satellite photos

Arachnophobes need not fear: a new image of Martian “spiders” from the European Space Agency (ESA) actually shows seasonal eruptions of carbon dioxide on the red planet. The dark, spindly formations were spotted in a formation known as the Inca City in March‘southern polar region. Images taken by ESA’s Mars Express orbiter and the ExoMars…

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Central contracts announced for 2024-25

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today released its central playing contract lists for men and women with a total of 48 players now under contract, including a record number of full-time contracts awarded to women. The players’ contracts have been finalized and distributed following an agreement between Cricket Ireland and the Irish Cricketers’ Association (ICA) on…

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New laws protecting public health could lead to higher water bills in many Colorado communities

New federal laws requiring low levels of PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” — in public drinking water are creating significant financial burdens for many of the nation’s water districts, which experts say will ultimately lead to bills higher water rates for customers in many areas. The new regulations – issued by the Environmental…

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NASA and SpaceX launch NOAA’s latest weather satellite

NASA successfully launched the fourth and final satellite in a series of advanced weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at 5:26 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-U) will benefit the nation by providing continuous coverage of hazardous weather and environmental conditions across much of the Western Hemisphere….

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