Science Daily: Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of ‘river avulsion,’ offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.
ScienceAlert: SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites Are Leaking More Radio Waves Than Ever
Satellite swarms orbiting the Earth are leaking more radiation into protected wavelength bands than ever.
In fact, the second generation of Starlink satellites — known as the v2mini and v2mini Direct-to-Cell versions — are leaking up to 32 times more radiation than their predecessor.
This is a problem – because some of the radiation they’re leaking is in radio wavelengths that are supposed to be kept clear for the purposes of radio astronomy.
When the problem was first raised in 2023, SpaceX stated that it was working on a fix. Now, with 6,398 individual satellites in orbit at time of writing, the problem has only worsened.
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SpaceX is just one company. OneWeb has 634 satellites. Amazon has plans for more than 3,000. China’s Spacesail Constellation is aiming for 15,000.
TorStar: Ford government to restrict new bike lanes to ease gridlock
Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to override municipal powers in a controversial effort to ease gridlock.
Last Updated: 20.Sep.2024 22:22 EDT
