Category: Science
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Bird Flu Outbreak Prompts a Call to remove Bird Feeders
Bird Flu, or also called Avian influenza, is caused by a virus that has several strains, some of which are more dangerous than others. Bird Flu is normally found in swans, geese, ducks, and others in the species of migratory waterfowl. These birds can carry AI without getting sick. As they migrate, they spread the…
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Celebrating World Earth Day: Bell’s Ambition to Become a More Sustainable Rotorcraft Manufacturer
On World Earth Day, Bell is celebrating its commitment to become a sustainability leader in the aviation industry, from the way its aircraft are operated to its manufacturing processes. Last year Bell made vast strides in the implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by operating its aircraft on the low-carbon fuel. In March 2021, Bell…
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The Mexican Avocado Industry’s Commitment to Sustainability
(Family Features) The avocado industry in Mexico, led by the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico, its registered packers and growers, and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association, is committed to responsible farming and sustainable practices that protect and conserve both the land and environment, all while ensuring the quality of Mexican…
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Budweiser Launches The Energy Collective To Help Power the World with Renewable Electricity
The World’s Leading Beer Company is Helping Provide Renewable Electricity to Power Bars, Stadiums and Venues Around the World LEUVEN, Belgium, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Budweiser, an AB InBev global brand, today unveiled the global launch of The Energy Collective to help provide renewable electricity to bars, music venues and stadiums around the world. This launch follows and…
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EARTH DAY 2022
Earth Day The #Earth is a place worth fighting for Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme…
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Check out the 2022 Lyrid meteor shower!
It’s April and it’s time for the Lyrids… The Lyrids are a meteor shower that can be seen from April 16 to April 25 each year. The radiant of the meteor shower is located in the constellation Lyra, near Vega, its brightest star. The peak of the shower is typically around April 22 each year. The source of the meteor shower…
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NASA Updates Coverage for Axiom Mission 1 Departure from Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) prior to its return to Earth from the International Space Station. The four-member private astronaut crew is scheduled to undock from the space station at 8:35 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 23, to begin the journey home, with splashdown off…
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AMTRAK UNVEILS NEW LOOK ON NATIONAL NETWORK LOCOMOTIVES
Fresh design to appear on many Amtrak trains in the future WASHINGTON – The first Amtrak locomotive to carry a new paint scheme is traveling from California to Delaware, giving the public a glimpse of a new look as it makes its way to more Amtrak trains in the years to come. “Amtrak is in…
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SPACEX WATCH LIVE: STARLINKÂ MISSION
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, April 21 for a Falcon 9 launch of 53 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 11:14 a.m. ET, or 15:14 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, April 22. The first stage…
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METROLINK NOW POWERED BY RENEWABLE FUEL
Metrolink has recently announced that it has switched to renewable fuel, making the commuter rail agency the first in the nation to completely power all its locomotives by the cleaner burning alternative.