Archive for January 27, 2011
Sky Tonight—January 28, Moon and Venus in dawn and
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Given clear skies, you cannot miss seeing the waning crescent moon with the blazing planet Venus before sunrise tomorrow (Saturday, January 29). The moon and Venus rank as the second and third brightest celestial bodies in all the heavens. The sun, of course, ranks as the brightest celestial body of them all. Look into the east or southeast sky at or before dawn to enjoy the beautiful morning tableau. ... Full Story
Super Bowl XLV to Feature Super Match Up
Green Bay and Pittsburgh vie for Lombardi Trophy By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer The NFL is smiling today. The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, two of the most illustrious franchises in the NFL, will meet in Dallas on February 6 for Super Bowl XLV. The game will mark the eighth time Pittsburgh has vied for the title and it will be the fifth time for Green Bay. The Steelers hold the league record for most Super Bowl wins with six, and their eight appearances in ... Full Story
Warming North Atlantic water tied to heating Arctic
Warming North Atlantic water tied to heating Arctic, according to new study The temperatures of North Atlantic Ocean water flowing north into the Arctic Ocean adjacent to Greenland -- the warmest water in at least 2,000 years -- are likely related to the amplification of global warming in the Arctic, says a new international study involving the University of Colorado Boulder. Led by Robert Spielhagen of the Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Literature in Mainz, Germany, the study ... Full Story
