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Tag Archives: NASA

5G WIRELESS VS WEATHER FORECASTING

THE NEXT GENERATION of wireless technology, 5G, nudges up against high-frequency bands that are essential to weather forecasting. 5G power levels, if not appropriately limited, could compromise weather satellite measurements … Continue reading

August 22, 2019 · Leave a comment

THE WEBB—AN AMAZING SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR

TWO AND A HALF years from now, the James Webb Telescope will surge into space to replace the current best eye in the sky, the Hubble Telescope. The Hubble has … Continue reading

March 13, 2016 · 1 Comment

SARAH BRIGHTMAN—COSMONAUT

THE WOMAN loved by the Phantom of the Opera has fallen in love with space tourism. And not just the concept, but the actual thing. Classical crossover/musicial theater soprano Sarah … Continue reading

April 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

SOLAR FLARES

AS IF we haven’t already had enough celestial excitement with asteroids, comets and meteorites (www.wp.me/p2ETap-SU). Add solar flares, and consider what happened when Earth experienced its most recent major one … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · 1 Comment