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Thursday 21 April, 2022

Dean’s and Herdy launch shortbread to smile about

A key committee of scientists has recommended that a flagship mission to Uranus should be NASA's highest-priority large planetary science mission for the next decade.

1. Uranus by 2049: Here's why scientists want NASA to send a flagship mission to the strange planet  Space.com
2. SpaceX-launched Uranus mission a top priority of new decadal survey  Teslarati
3. U.S. planetary scientists want to explore Uranus and Enceladus next  Science News Magazine
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Dr. Diandra explains how physics would allow drivers to take the turns at Talladega at over 100 mph, even if the turns were covered in ice.

Researchers have developed a new measurement and imaging approach that can resolve nanostructures smaller than the diffraction limit of light without requiring any dyes or labels. The work represents an important advance toward a new and powerful microscopy method that could one day be used to see the fine features of complex samples beyond what is possible with conventional microscopes and techniques.

In the 1950s, the "Gros Michel" variety of banana was wiped out by Panama disease. The banana crop in some locations was basically eliminated by the disease of fusarium wilt, caused by a pathogen that enters the plant through the roots.

Thursday 21 April, 2022

Launching on Earth Day – 22 April – Hove based social enterprise, It’s OurPlanet Too has created a new eco subscription box for children – A TOOL KITFOR ECO HEROES. Designed to connect children with our precious planetand help empower parents to start conversations with their children aboutthe environment. The tool kits are 100% sustainable and plastic free and provide a fun and exciting eco-led gift, that educates and gives back.

Oxford University researchers have developed a sensor made of sapphire fiber that can tolerate extreme temperatures, with the potential to enable significant improvements in efficiency and emission reduction in aerospace and power generation.

Astronomers report the discovery of another exoplanet around a nearby star known as HD 83443. The newfound extrasolar world is a Jupiter-mass planet orbiting its host on a highly eccentric 22-year orbit. The finding was detailed in a paper published April 12 on the arXiv pre-print server.

Here’s a look at some of the brand and agency leaders who are prioritizing environmentally-friendly initiatives.

Paleontologist Robert DePalma, of the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, discussed at a colloquium at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center his team’s excavations in North Dakota that they tie to an asteroid strike off the coast of present-day Mexico that led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and many other lifeforms 66 million years ago.

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Thursday morning links.

Good day everyone! The week continues and so do the links.

In Mariners news...

• Corey Brock at The Athletic caught up with Tom Murphy and talked about his early success, which might be more sustainable than you think. ($)
• Congratulations to these two behind-the-scenes constants on their retirements!

The #Mariners have legends like Junior, Edgar, and Ichiro, but we also have a few others. Читать дальше...

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MLB news roundup

Happy Thursday, Athletics Nation!

What has seemed like a long inevitability has finally almost arrived. Announced along with this year’s rule changes, in the 2023 season MLB teams will be able to add advertisement patches to their jerseys.

As previously detailed by Chris Creamer of SportsLogos.Net, the allowance is for a 4x4 inch patch from a single advertising partner to be worn on a jersey sleeve. Ad patches will go... Читать дальше...

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The dude needs to pitch

Allow me to get this out of the way now: I am a big fan of Brady Singer. I planted my flag on Singer Hill in 2018 when he was still pitching for the University of Florida and hadn’t yet been drafted by the Royals. I loved his fiery, competitive attitude on the mound and thought he had the stuff to succeed at the big league level. And he has! Considering the long-term struggles this organization has had with developing starting pitching... Читать дальше...

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for April 21, 2022

Columbus Clippers 3, Indianapolis Indians 5

Box Score · Clippers fall to 10-4

The winning streak had to end sometime, and the Clippers couldn’t pull out their ninth straight victory on Wednesday. This was despite the best efforts of Jose Fermin, who blasted two more home runs and is now leading the team in bombs with four through 14 games.

Say hello to your new #Guardians minor league HR leader! Columbus Clippers... Читать дальше...

Dillian Whyte has to prepared to adapt against Tyson Fury | Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images

Dillian Whyte says he’s covered his bases in training camp so he won’t be caught off guard by Tyson Fury.

Maybe you’ve hit a career rut, or you need one-on-one guidance to overcome a personal struggle—whatever it is, self-help books aren’t cutting it. Asking for help can be the key to getting ahead. But who exactly should you turn to? If you’ve started your search for guidance, you’ve probably seen three different titles…

The CE House is situated at the São Thiago Condominium in Cacupé, city of Florianópolis, Southern Brazil. It was located in the highest position of the site with great views of the sea and the green area around.

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