Perihelion for 2020, the point in Earth's elliptical orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occurred on January 5th.
Astronomy Picture of the Day - Perihelion to Aphelion
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Scottish Rocks Prove 'Boring Billion' Wasn't So Boring After All...
Academics have discovered a new ice age after analysing billion-year-old rocks in Torridon in the Scottish Highlands.
Tiny, but Effective
Gelatinous zooplankton makes an important contribution to marine carbon transport.
Air Pollution From Brake Dust May Have Same Harmful Effects on Immune Cells as Diesel Exhaust
Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria a new study has found, similarly to particles derived from diesel exhaust.
Most Meat Eaters Support Veganism as ‘Ethical’ and Good for the Environment
A new survey finds support for veganism among meat eaters, but suggests most think it is inconvenient, expensive and a sacrifice in terms of taste.
Oregon State Research Will Help Land Managers Take Risk-Analysis Approach to New Wildfire Reality
New digital tools developed by Oregon State University will enable land managers to better adapt to the new reality of large wildfires through analytics that guide planning and suppression across jurisdictional boundaries that fires typically don’t adhere to.
