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Starlink Satellite - View of Earth

Starlink Satellites or Clear Skies – Which Comes First?

Posted on May 20, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Exploration, Universe

Starlink satellites are part of a plan to provide satellite internet access to everyone. Find out how they affect astronomy and stargazing worldwide. (6:00 min read)

Tagged American Astronomical Society, Elon Musk, Light Pollution, National Academy of Sciences, OneWeb, Patrick Seitzer, Rubin Observatory, Space-X, Starlink, Vera RubinLeave a comment
Cell Origins - Human Cells in Blue Background

Cell Origins Revealed by Their Membranes

Posted on March 18, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Evolution, Nature

Cell origins have always been a mystery. How could cell membranes form in the sea when their fatty acids can't survive in salt? Find out the answer. (3:30 min read time)

Tagged Amino Acids, Cell Membranes, Cell Origins, DNA, Fatty Acids, Kaitlin Cornell, National Academy of Sciences, RNA, Roy Black, Sarah KellerLeave a comment
Meteorite Falling to Earth

Meteorites Brought Space Sugar to Earth

Posted on December 11, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Evolution, Nature

Scientists have found traces of the sugar called ribose in meteorites. Since ribose is a building block of living organisms, this discovery sheds light on the origin of life on earth. Find out more. (7:00 min read)

Tagged DNA, Fireball, Meteorites, National Academy of Sciences, Ribose, Ribozymes, RNA, RNA World, Star Stuff, SugarsLeave a comment

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