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Meet a team of scientists working to prevent interplanetary pollution that could pose a threat to life on Earth and other planets

Frontiers

Ensuring that no alien matter is carried back to Earth by spacecraft returning from an interplanetary mission is not the whole issue, however, as planetary protection also involves making sure that the planets and other celestial bodies that we visit remain pristine, in order not to jeopardize scientific research.

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The ten-billion-dollar gamble: What the JWST will do (and why it’s taken so long)

Physics World

And to do that, the telescope needs to be stationed away from Earth’s thermal glow, around the L2 Lagrange point , with the Moon and Earth behind it – much too far for astronauts to reach it on a servicing mission. To see them, astronomers need a scope that can peer into near- and mid-infrared wavelengths. There’s more.

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Why is Lake Erie important? FAQs – Part 1

Enviromental Defense

You may have found yourself googling these questions after reading headlines about the annual toxic algae bloom that plagues Lake Erie, devastating the lake’s ecosystems and impacting its water quality. We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions about Lake Erie. Its braids represent the hair of mother earth.”

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11 Must-Read Ocean Books in 2022

Ocean Conservancy

Buckle up, because these stories are filled with many examples of undersea discoveries, ocean mysteries, historical curiosities and more—so many, in fact, that I’m sure it’ll be a challenge to pick which book to start with. Love ocean content? Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list. The Brilliant Abyss by Helen Scales.

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Geology: Examining the Planet’s Physical Processes

Environmental Science

Geology - from the Greek geo (Earth) and logia (study) (1) has a long and prestigious history in unlocking many of the secrets of the Earth. We define geology as the study of the Earth, the materials and processes, structure, and even the physics and chemistry that underlie them. Defining Geology.

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Guide to Mathematics

Environmental Science

As an applied science, it can take many years of trial and error to work out a mathematical solution - that is as true for building a mine as it is for calculating the distance between our planet and other planetary bodies, and for technology as it is for finance investment. More details are in the History of Mathematics section below.

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Millions Of Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Spread Illegally On Dirt Roads, Companies Fail To Comply With DEP Waste Regulations

PA Environment Daily

In response to questions about the status of the Coproduct Determination reviews, a spokesperson for DEP said, “DEP agrees that the submissions are inadequate and continues to review, and will take enforcement actions as needed.” Missing Moon Oil, Inc, Pembrook Oil & Gas, Inc., Failing to meet DEP’s 25 Pa Code Chapter 287.8

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