15 articles from SATURDAY 5.9.2020
Greta Thunberg says Venice documentary shows her real self
A documentary following Greta Thunberg and her journey from Swedish schoolgirl to global climate activist accurately portrays her as a "shy nerd", the teenager said as the film premiered at the Venice film festival. Director Nathan Grossman recorded Thunberg's everyday life for a year, chronicling her rise to fame from the beginning of her school strike outside the Swedish parliament in August...
Greta Thunberg says Venice documentary shows her real self
A documentary following Greta Thunberg and her journey from Swedish schoolgirl to global climate activist accurately portrays her as a "shy nerd", the teenager said as the film premiered at the Venice film festival. Director Nathan Grossman recorded Thunberg's everyday life for a year, chronicling her rise to fame from the beginning of her school strike outside the Swedish parliament in August...
Researchers track nutrient transport in the Gulf of Mexico
- ScienceDaily
- 20/9/5 18:19
Researchers found no evidence that nitrate from the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River System is mixing across the Northern Gulf shelf into the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The findings are consistent with recent modeling work by fellow scientists that indicates 90 percent of Mississippi River nutrients are retained in the near-shore ecosystem, which implies that nutrients from the Mississippi...
Are aliens hiding in plain sight?
Several missions this year are seeking out life on the red planet. But would we recognise extraterrestrials if we found them?In July, three unmanned missions blasted off to Mars – from China (Tianwen-1), the US (Nasa’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover) and the United Arab Emirates (Hope). The Chinese and American missions have lander craft that will seek signs of current or past life on Mars. Nasa...
How Ben & Jerry's makes nearly 1 million pints of ice cream a day
Out of its two Vermont factories, Ben & Jerry's pumps out nearly 1 million pints a day, including popular flavors like Half Baked and Cherry...
Brazil Fires Burn World's Largest Tropical Wetlands at 'Unprecedented' Scale
PORTO JOFRE, Brazil -- A record amount of the world's largest tropical wetland has been lost to the fires sweeping Brazil this year, scientists said, devastating a delicate ecosystem that is one of the most biologically diverse habitats on the planet.The enormous fires -- often set by ranchers and farmers to clear land, but exacerbated by unusually dry conditions in recent weeks -- have...
At least 200 mammoth skeletons discovered under Mexico City airport site
At least 200 mammoth skeletons have been discovered at an airport construction site near Mexico City, with many more still be be excavated.Experts hope the site on the shores of an ancient lake bed, which attracted and trapped mammoths in its marshy soil, will help solve the mystery of their...
What’s missing from corporate statements on racial injustice? The real cause of racism.
On August 31, Airbnb launched Project Lighthouse, an initiative meant to “uncover, measure, and overcome discrimination” on the home-sharing platform. According to the company, Project Lighthouse will identify discrimination by measuring whether a renter’s perceived race correlates with differences in the rate or quality of that person’s bookings, cancellations, or reviews. This project...
Researchers track nutrient transport in the Gulf of Mexico
Researchers from Florida State University are shedding light on nutrient levels in the Gulf of Mexico with new findings published this month in the Journal of Geophysical Research—Oceans.
British newspapers distribution hit by Extinction Rebellion blockade
The distribution of several British newspapers was disrupted on Saturday after Extinction Rebellion climate change activists blockaded printing presses used by Rupert Murdoch's News UK, the publisher of The Times and The Sun. The Murdoch-owned Newsprinters works also print the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times. Extinction Rebellion said it took the action to highlight what...
What the level of COVID-19 immunity in Canada could mean for the vaccine hunt
We've all heard life won't get back to normal without a vaccine. To create one, researchers need a better understanding of how people recovered from COVID-19, what defences they now have and how long those defences...
Quiz: New rules for cyclists and drivers
The highway code is being revised - how well do you know the changes?
Melbourne anti-lockdown protests: at least 15 arrested in violent clashes with police
Protesters seen chanting ‘freedom’ and hurling abuse at police and media while not wearing masksFollow today’s coronavirus blogVictoria reports 76 coronavirus cases and 11 deaths as Daniel Andrews says roadmap not yet ‘finalised’Millions for aged care investors, but homes lack nurses: where does $13bn in federal funding go?At least 15 people have been arrested at Melbourne’s Shrine of...
Coronavirus live news: Iraq hospitals in crisis; anti-lockdown protesters arrested in Victoria
Baghdad says hospitals may ‘lose control’ after spike in unsafe gatherings; arrests made after hundreds gather for Melbourne anti-lockdown rallies Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 4.39am BST Some vision from the Melbourne protestsTwo men tackled to the ground and arrested by tactical police. It’s getting very intense here pic.twitter.com/w7J3jVkOyQ 4.00am BST...
Earth's 'lost species' only the tip of the iceberg
Hundreds of mammals will go extinct if we do not act now to address biodiversity loss, say scientists.