Space Weather Prediction with Cosmic Rays
Introduction This Website is a gateway for space weather displays based upon cosmic ray data returned by the Spaceship Earth network of neutron monitors and from the worldwide muon detector network. The top of the site contains reduced versions of the plots that we consider most relevant for space weather prediction. Click any plot to obtain an enlarged version. As our space weather products are improved and optimized, these plots will change from time to time. Below is a brief description of the multi-national team providing data for this site. Disclaimer This is a prototype, experimental site. Participating Institutions Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth is an 11-station network of neutron monitors strategically located to provide precise, real-time, 3-dimensional measurements of the cosmic ray angular distribution. The Muon Team Links to Space Weather Displays (with Brief Explanations) Spaceship Earth Loss Cone Display and Bidirectional Streaming Display Other Cosmic Ray Displays (not realtime)
SDO - Solar Dynamics Observatory
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TWC's Exclusive TOR:CON Index
Thunderstorm Outlook The Weather Channel's Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes (Facebook | Twitter) developed the TOR:CON index to estimate the risk of a tornado on a given day or night near your area. (MORE: What is TOR:CON?) TOR:CON Value Descriptions 8+ Very high probability of a tornado 6 - High probability of a tornado4 - Moderate chance of a tornado nearby, but hail and/or high wind gusts possible2 - Low chance of a tornado, but hail and/or high wind gusts possible0 - Near-zero chance of a tornado or a severe thunderstorm The TOR:CON index ranges from 0 to 10. For more on all severe thunderstorm threats, including damaging winds and large hail, check our severe weather tracker page. Note: By definition, a severe thunderstorm contains one or more of the following: hail at least 1 inch in diameter, wind gusts 58 mph or higher, or a tornado. Sunday, April 27 Severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak in the following areas (alphabetical by state): Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29
Science@NASA Headline News
Science@NASA Headline News You may have noticed that the "look and feel" of Science@NASA stories has changed. There's no cause for alarm. Feedback is welcomed. A New Lifeform Takes Root on the ISSApril 26, 2014 Science@NASA Headline News — 2014A new life form is taking root on the International Space Station, and its name is "Outregeous."
SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids
Photos: Drought Disaster 2012
A Struggle for Farms Next Crops wither. Topsoil lies cracked and parched. Remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped heavy rain on some key Midwest farming states, which dramatically lessened the drought there, but conditions worsened in two of the nation's biggest corn producers, Iowa and Nebraska, such as the dry corn fields near Bennington, Neb., above, which missed out on the badly needed moisture. (MORE: The Latest Drought Monitor | Historical Drought Rankings | Complete Report)
Image: Black hole outburst in spiral galaxy M83
(Phys.org) -- NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has discovered an extraordinary outburst by a black hole in the spiral galaxy M83 (Messier 83), located about 15 million light years from Earth. Using Chandra, astronomers found a new ultraluminous X-ray source, or ULX. These objects give off more X-rays than most normal binary systems in which a companion star is in orbit around a neutron star or black hole. Messier 83 is a barred spiral galaxy approximately 15 million light years away in the constellation Hydra. Explore further: SpaceX sues US Air Force over satellite contracts (Update)
Thousands Of Mystery Crabs Wash Ashore In Hawaii – Marine Biologists Baffled [video]
Millions of small purple crabs washed ashore on beaches in Hawaii, baffling marine biologists who cannot identify the pea-sized creatures. The crab-like visitors in Honolulu are possibly ’7-11′ or reef crabs in a larvae stage but local scientists are still unable to positively identify the creatures, WTVR reports. Reef crabs are common along the Hawaiian island but biologists readily admit to never having seen “anything like this” before and are searching for answers to the tiny purple crabs identity and their recent massive arrival by the thousands of the small animals on the beach. Unfortunately many of the little purple crabs which washed ashore in Hawaii were already dead. Marine experts at the Waikiki Aquarium told Hawaii News Now that storms, influx of warm or cold water or pollution could have caused the arrival of the thousands of small purple crabs on the beach – but the Hawaiian islands have not experienced any of the three scenarios recently. Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNL
Limerick among four nuclear power reactors shut down Wednesday
LifePath employee charged with theft of $5,800 from residents A Catasauqua man in charge of funeral accounts for special needs residents in LifePath community facilities embezzled $5,800 to pay off personal debts, according to police. Daniel R. Pluchinsky, 45, of the 100 block of Mulberry Street, was arraigned... Fitness clubs' former employees and members still in the dark More than a week after Lehigh Valley Racquet and Fitness Clubs' sudden closure, former employees and members are still seeking resolution. America's Best Dance Crew headlines fest From step, African and swing dance to pop-robotics by Po-reo-tics, a winner of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, Dance Fest 5 at Zoellner Arts Center on Friday offers the ultimate mix of cultures and styles. North Whitehall crash kills Walnutport woman A two-car accident Saturday morning on Route 145 in North Whitehall Township left a 65-year-old Walnutport woman dead and two other people seriously injured.
UFO files | Newly released files from The National Archives
Skip to Main Content Home > UFOs UFOs Newly released UFO files from the UK government Files released in June 2013 The final tranche of UFO files released by The National Archives contain a wide range of UFO-related documents, drawings, letters, and photos and parliamentary questions covering the final two years of the Ministry of Defence's UFO Desk (from late 2007 until November 2009). Discover the reasons behind the closure of the UFO desk, the handling of the largest number of UFO sighting reports received in 30 years and the disclosure campaign for ‘the truth’, which was sparked by the closure of the UFO Desk. Start by reading our highlights guide (PDF, 363kb) to help navigate your way through the files. Previous file releases The National Archives holds other UFO files that have already been released by the Ministry of Defence. Videocast Could not load plugins: File not found Dr David Clarke, an expert in UFO history, guides us through the highlights of the newly released UFO files. Bookshop
