16.7 Pound New Meteorite With Four Others Found in Deserted Place in Antarctica

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Antarctica is a difficult place to work for obvious reasons: it's freezing cold, remote, and wild. Aside from the dry conditions, the landscape is ideal for meteorite hunting because the black space rocks stand out against the snowy fields. A 17-pound meteorite discovered in AntarcticaAn international team of researchers who recently returned from Antarctica can attest to the continent's friendliness to meteorite hunters: they brought back five new meteorites, including one weighing 16.7 pounds (7.6 kg). Meteorites from the Moon were discovered in Antarctica, and the majority of lunar and Martian meteorites have been collected there. Related article: Meteorite Discovered, Remnant of Ancient Asteroid Collisions
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Night Sky Map: Lost Fabled Star Catalogue of Hipparchus Unearthed in Egypt

The lost fabled star catalogue of ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was found by an archaeological team in Egypt. It was the first known night sky map, which was long thought to have been lost for centuries. For centuries, scholars have been on a quest to search for Hipparchus' lost catalogue. The findings of the archaeological team of Hipparchus' first known night sky map were published in the Journal for the History of Astronomy. Also Read: Satellite Pollution: Overcrowded Satellites Pose Risk to Night Sky View and Asteroid MonitoringMultispectral ImagingThe new paper mentions on how scholars helped archaeologists to discover Hipparchus' lost star catalogue.

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5 Wildlife Officers Relocate 400-Pound Massive Black Bear From Colorado Home Deck to Suitable Habitat

A large black bear that was discovered beneath a deck in a Durango, Colorado home has been removed. The roughly 400-pound large black bear had to be removed from the property by five wildlife officers using a tranquilizer dart. In a statement Wilson gave to Newsweek, he said that wild animals have evolved to survive and thrive in urban areas. Read also: Mexico: Town Locals Torture 4-Month-Old Black Bear Cub to DeathBear-Free HomesLivingston said that homeowners can take quick actions to reduce the chance that a bear will enter their property. Related article: Black Bear Emerges From Woods, Crashes a Birthday Party for Cupcakes

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The Magnetic Field of the Earth Is Assisting Scholars in Locating the Ruins of Biblical Warfare

Geophysicists studying the mechanism of the earth's magnetic field track variations in this field over history, according to the experts. They do this by utilizing archaeological finds containing magnetic materials that, when heated or burned, preserve the magnetic field at the time of the fire. They used the information to create a trustworthy new scientific technique for archaeological dating. A devastation level at Tel Beth-Shean, on the other hand, recorded a completely different magnetic field, refuting the popular belief that it was also destroyed by Hazael. The magnetic field of the Earth is crucial to human survival.

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A Brief Overview of Surface Analysis

In that case, surface analysis involves a technique of discovering the chemical structure of external surfaces. Surface analysis helps in the analysis of the surface number atomic layer. Here is a brief overview of surface analysis. Types of Surface AnalysisDifferent types of surface analysis are used to analyze the chemical structure of the surface. TOF-SIMSTOF-SIMS analysis is a surface analysis technique involving high-speed ions irradiated to analyze the samples released.

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Ancient Viruses Dating Back 15,000 Years Ago Found in Melting Glaciers in Tibet

Ancient viruses dating back as far as 15,000 years ago were found in melting glaciers in Tibet, according to a new study led by the United States. Melting glaciers pose a threat to the environment and ecology of its immediate surroundings. However, the ice melt itself has alarmed scientists regarding ancient viruses, long thought to be dead, coming back to haunt us. The research team also admitted that, out of the 33 viruses they have discovered, 28 viruses had never been seen before. Related Article: How Ancient Virus DNAs Are Guarding Marsupials From Modern Diseases

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Mauna Loa: After 38 Years, World's Largest Volcano Erupted; Prompting Ashfall Advisory Over Hawaii

Aerial shot of Mauna Loa. According to the USGS, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory is collaborating with partners in emergency management to track the eruption's nature. Longest Record Prolonged Quiet PeriodAccording to the observatory, the eruption started on Sunday around 11:30 PM HST in Moku'weoweo, the Mauna Loa summit caldera. One of the five volcanoes that make up Hawaii, Mauna Loa, has an elevation of 13,000 ft above sea level. Related article: Mauna Loa Summit Still Closed After 65 Earthquakes Hit in One Day

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US Winter Storm Could Intensify Into a Bomb Cyclone; Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings Remain in Effect

A winter storm hovering over the US could become a bomb cyclone in the coming hours or days, according to US meteorologists. Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings remain in effect in multiple areas, including the Midwest region. The US winter storm is expected to move further towards the central and eastern parts of the country until the end of the week, disrupting Christmas holiday travel plans. In recent days, the winter storm system affected parts of the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies. Related Article: Winter Storm Watches Issued for Central US Due to Heavy Snow and Chill Winds

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Temperatures in the United Kingdom Have Risen by a “Extreme” 20 Degrees Celsius Till Christmas Day

Temperatures jump by 15 degrees as heavy rain predictedAs people prepare for their Christmas vacation, the UK's cold snap has given way to high temperatures, with forecasts of severe rain and flooding. After cold temperatures last week, experts predict highs of up to 15 degrees Celsius in certain areas on Monday. Following the frigid weather, Peter Jenkins of Water UK asked consumers to verify that their water lines were securely insulated. The harsh weather caused significant disruption, with temperatures reaching -17.3 degrees Celsius in Scotland on Tuesday, the lowest high since February 2021. Temperatures will drop another degree or two, with northern areas seeing temperatures ranging from 4 to 6 degrees Celsius and southern areas experiencing temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees Celsius.

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