Tuesday, March 19, 2013

[Science] Researchers publish full Neanderthal genome

Researchers publish full Neanderthal genome
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/14835/20130319/accurate-neanderthal-genome-sequence-released-free-online.htm
Researchers in Germany said Tuesday they have completed the first high-quality sequencing of a Neanderthal genome and are making it freely available online for other scientists to study.

NASA: Most asteroids won't take the plunge
http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/19/17373781-congress-hears-options-for-asteroid-defense-fund-now-or-pray-later?lite
Officials assess the threat from above, and how prepared we are to take a hit. meteorite. A meteor streaks across the sky in this frame grab made from a dashboard camera on a highway in Kostanai, Kazakhstan, on Feb. 15.

Second SBIRS satellite launched successfully
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/us-launches-satellite-to-monitor-missile-launches_840611.html
The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin launched the second Space Based Infrared System GEO-2 spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant step for a project that has suffered long delays and ...

Summit Intermediate to host astronomy night
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Comet-Pan-STARRS-finally-makes-local-appearances-199000161.html
Summit Intermediate will be hosting an astronomy night March 22 at sunset. The Springfield Astronomy Club will be setting up their high-powered telescopes to allow students better viewing.

Gray whale traffic begins to peak off Southern California
http://www.krqe.com/dpps/features/must_see_video/whales-get-up-close-and-personal-with-boaters_5774839
Traffic is increasing in Southern California coastal waters and nobody is complaining because the commuters are gray whales en route to Arctic home waters.

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