Recent NASA-sponsored astrovirology workshops amass interest from scientists spanning borders and levels of experiences, says Kathryn Bywaters, a scientist with the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) at NASA Ames Research Center. "It created a forum where people could express these ideas that they haven't really been able to vocalize on the community level."
With an active and engaged community of interested researchers, the hope is that these workshops will spur NASA towards allocating more funding towards astrovirology research.
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How COVID-19 is preparing humanity for first contact | Astronomy.com
Imagine the following scenario: A remote radio telescope detects a repeating signal from a Sun-like star a few tens of light years from Earth. In the next few days, other radio telescopes repeat and confirm the observation.
The signal has a high information content that cannot be produced by any known natural process. With much excitement and cautious wringing of hands, scientists conclude that the signal is evidence of an intelligence elsewhere in the universe.
Harkins says it will open most Arizona theaters on Friday | Latest News | tucson.com
Harkins has two locations in the Tucson area — at the Arizona Pavilions and Tucson Spectrum shopping centers.
PHOENIX – The state's largest chain of theaters announced Tuesday that it will be opening its doors Friday, Aug. 28, at virtually all of its Arizona theaters.
The announcement from Harkins Theatres comes just days after the company said it would begin seating patrons in Prescott Valley, Flagstaff and Sedona.
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It starts with face coverings that will be required of employees and guests. The only exception will be eating and drinking, and only while seated.
Raelians held first international online forum to discuss diplomatic protocols for
NEW YORK , July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "A historical event just happened before our eyes," announced Daniel Turcotte , Raelian Guide and leader of the Embassy for Extraterrestrials Project sponsored by the Raelian Movement. "Diplomats and Foreign Affairs officials recently attended our first international online forum to learn from our experts all the steps required to officially welcome human beings from another planet."
"The main goal of this event was to inform diplomats and foreign affairs officials about this unique and ambitious project that could also bring wealth and scientific advancement to the hosting country," explained Turcotte. "We need to increase their level of awareness about the important issues of international law that should be resolved before any extraterrestrial contact is made."
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Why the Bank of Canada suddenly wants to hear from us | Perspectives-On-Business | Business |
The Bank of Canada reviews the way it sets interest rates every five years. It then takes its findings to the Finance Department and the two work out whether any tweaks are warranted.
The absence of regular updates throughout the process ensured that the business pages made only a quarter-hearted attempt to keep tabs, so it's certain that few in the general public would have realized that a rather important decision had been made with almost no input from the non-insiders.
New this week: Tim McGraw music, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'
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Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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— "The 24th" : Kevin Willmott is best known for his screenwriting collaborations with Spike Lee ("Chi-Raq," "BlacKkKlansman," "Da 5 Bloods") but he's also a filmmaker in his own right with a strong interest in African-American history.
— "Desert One": The latest from famed documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple ("Harlan County, U.S.A.") chronicles the disastrous U.S. rescue mission during the Iran-hostage crisis. Kopple interviews many of the participants in the debacle, including Delta Force soldiers, commanders, hostages and former President Jimmy Carter. "Desert One," a production of the History Channel, opens Friday in virtual cinemas and in some open theaters.
Road Food Surprise | Nevada Public Radio
This fresh, stacked chicken salad sandwich on thick sourdough came from -- wait for it -- a gas station.
Driving up U.S. 93 to destinations like Cathedral Gorge State Park and Great Basin National Park, vacationers can be forgiven for whizzing past the Green Valley Grocery/Shell Station combo in tiny Ash Springs, a ranching hamlet situated some 100 miles north of Las Vegas. With its unremarkable exterior, on-the-go dining options could easily be assumed to top out with forlorn hot dogs spinning on a roller grill.
Letter: 'I would prefer being God-loving' | Letters To Editor | bluemountaineagle.com
I have always questioned fear of authority. The worldly version, in a democratic nation, is intended to serve safety and security of person and possession, as mandated by state or nation. When it claims higher authority, one should beware, and one should object.
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