A new animation of night-time imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite revealed how the Eastern Pacific Ocean’s Elida transformed into a hurricane over a three-day period.
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How Airplanes Counteract ST. Elmo’s Fire During Thunderstorms
At the height of a thunderstorm, the tips of cell towers, telephone poles, and other tall, electrically conductive structures can spontaneously emit a flash of blue light.
Aspirin May Accelerate Progression of Advanced Cancers in Older Adults
Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that for older adults with advanced cancer, initiating aspirin may increase their risk of disease progression and early death.
Air Pollution in Ireland Associated With Strokes
Scientists have found that air pollution in the winter is associated with more hospitalisations for all strokes in Dublin.
NASA's Aqua Satellite Shows Extent of Apple Fire's Burn Scar
On Aug. 9, 2020 NASA's Aqua satellite imaged the Apple Fire near Big Bear Lake in California using its false-color bands in order to be able to distinguish burn scars from the surrounding area more easily.
Pasteurisation Inactivates COVID-19 Virus in Human Milk: New Research
A team of medical researchers has found that in human milk, pasteurisation inactivates the virus that causes COVID-19, confirming milk bank processes have been safe throughout the pandemic, and will remain safe going forward, too.


