High altitude auroras create "slowdowns" for satellites

[ad_1] A high altitude version of northern Lights can create an adverse wind for some satellites in orbit, a new study reports. Auroras help carry air pockets higher up Earth's atmosphere, increasing drag on spacecraft that revolve around the Earth at relatively low altitudes, researchers said in the new study. "We knew these satellites were … Read more

Crystal Lake police speak again to the mother of the missing boy, AJ Freund, as police remove items from home

[ad_1] On Wednesday morning, Crystal Lake police again spoke to JoAnn Cunningham, the mother of a five-year-old boy who was missing last week, as the police returned home and pulled out a shovel, mattress and other objects. Cunningham and his lawyer, George Kililis, were at the police station around 6 am Wednesday. About two hours … Read more

Philip Morris has an incredible plan to promote the Juicero of Vapes

[ad_1] Photo: Sebastian Reuter (Getty) The cigarette has experienced a historic decline in the United States. This leaves tobacco conglomerates a little less profitable the opportunity to prove once again that they are perverse and stupid. "What all smokers need – the people we slowly make sick and die – need it," you can almost … Read more

Ben Roethlisberger and Steelers finalize new three-year deal – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

[ad_1] Ben Roethlisberger and Steelers finalize new three-year deal with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "I want Miami kid Roethlisberger": how the Steelers found their quarterback 15 years ago The Athletic Source – Extension of Big Ben until 2021 ESPN Steelers and Big Ben Sign NFL.com Contract Extension Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to negotiate until 2021 NBC … Read more

Hubble 29th Anniversary – YouTube

[ad_1] On April 24, 2019, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 29th anniversary in orbit with a unique view of the South Crab Nebula. Even after all these years, Hubble continues to discover the mysteries of the universe. Here are some scientific achievements from the last year in Hubble's orbit. Learn more about Hubble at … Read more

Accident in Sunnyvale: Driver intentionally struck pedestrians and injured 8 others, police say

[ad_1] The incident occurred Tuesday night in Sunnyvale. Police were called to the scene around 6:40 pm, said Captain Jim Choi of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Security. A preliminary investigation showed that pedestrians were on the sidewalk when the black sedan drove them, he said, describing it as an "intentional act". Witnesses told the … Read more