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James Cameron dives down Mariana Trench
James Cameron, director of such Hollywood smashes as Titanic and Avatar, descends to the Mariana Trench in the Pacific, which is nearly seven miles deep. Cameron made the dive in his 12-tonne, lime-green submarine, Deepsea Challenger. Only two others have ever reached the trench during a dive in 1960
Water On Mercury: Images From Nasa’s Messenger Probe Shows ‘Ice’ At Planet’s Poles
Fresh Evidence has emerged that indicates the existence of water on Mercury.
Despite the planet’s blistering surface temperatures of more than 400 degrees, a Nasa satellite has discovered so-called “cold traps” at the planet’s poles, areas that live permanently in shadow.
The Messenger probe mapping Mercury
According to data from the space agency’s Messenger probe, radar signals are reflected from the “cold traps”, a characteristic indicative of ice.
Messenger, launched in 2004, is only on the second probe to map the sun-scorched planet, performing several flybys since 2008.
Mercury is the planet closest to the sun
According to Dr Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, the Messenger images “show that all the radar-bright features near Mercury’s south pole are located in areas of permanent shadow.
“Near Mercury’s north pole such deposits are also seen only in shadowed regions, results consistent with the water-ice hypothesis.”
However, the scientist added that the images were not conclusive and that further research was necessary.
The findings were announced at the 43rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.
An image of Mercury taken by Messenger in 2008
Protesters Successfully Shut Down California Monsanto Office
Sunday, 25 March 2012
‘A recent two-day protest in Northern California against genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) led to the complete shutdown of a Monsanto corporate office for an entire day, according to reports. On Friday, March 16, 2012, activists affiliated with the Global Days of Action to Shut Down Monsanto began rallying in front of the Davis, Calif., office of Monsanto, where they held up banners, gave speeches, and set up tents in front of the Monsanto building on Fifth Street, which caused the biotech giant to shutter its operations.
“In the course of the two-day event, activists held up signs, gave speeches to inform and inspire each other and solidify the movement, drafted a resolution about Monsanto with many proposed solutions to be presented to the California legislature, celebrated each other and went “freeway blogging” – displaying a large hand made banner that said, “Shut Down Monsanto” on the Pole Line Road overpass over I-80,” writes Mark Graham of Food Freedom. “Thousands of drivers were shown this message.”‘
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Medical Marijuana Bills Advance in New England
Saturday, 24 March 2012 07:33
‘Medical marijuana bills are moving in New England. On Wednesday, a Connecticut joint committee approved a bill there, and on Thursday, a New Hampshire Senate committee approved one there.
In Connecticut, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary voted 35-8 to approve House Bill 5389, which would create a system for licensing producers and distributors. The bill would also allow patients or their primary caregivers to possess an amount reasonably necessary for a one-month supply. What is “reasonably necessary” would be determined by the Department of Consumer Protection after the bill becomes law…’
Is Nothing Off Limits? Now Google Plans to Spy on Background Noise in Your Phone Calls to Bombard You With Tailored Adverts
Saturday, 24 March 2012 07:46
‘Adverts could soon be tailored according to the background noise around you when using your smartphone, if a patent application by Google becomes reality.
The search engine giant has filed for a patent called ‘Advertising based on environmental conditions’.
As that title implies, it’s not just background sounds that could be used to determine what adverts you seen on your mobile phone. The patent also describes using ‘temperature, humidity, light and air composition’ to produced targeted adverts.’
Iran wants war
The Rage Against Radiation
Friday, 23 March 2012 10:05
‘The outrage against nuclear power is totally under reported. Naturally. Who in the corporate media would want to fight corporate interests in a corporately controlled world?
The amazing video below is the soul of conscious Japan revealed and well worth the full watch. It’s extremely powerful, lucid, comprehensive, consciously aware and emotionally moving. All the right stuff.
This is activism at its most profound. Using your talent as a springboard for spreading social and conscious awareness and giving guerrilla type public awareness performances is absolutely brilliant. Just wonderful. We need more of this.’
U.S. Accelerating Cyberweapon Research
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 07:23
‘The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to develop a new generation of cyberweapons capable of disrupting enemy military networks even when those networks are not connected to the Internet, according to current and former U.S. officials.
The possibility of a confrontation with Iran or Syria has highlighted for American military planners the value of cyberweapons that can be used against an enemy whose most important targets, such as air defense systems, do not rely on Internet-based networks. But adapting such cyberweapons can take months or even years of arduous technical work.’
US Exempts 10 EU States Plus Japan From Iran Sanctions
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:31
‘US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement on Tuesday that the exemption covers financial institutions from 11 nations – Belgium, Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain, AFP reported.
“The actions taken by these countries were not easy…. They had to rethink their energy needs at a critical time for the world economy and quickly begin to find alternatives to Iranian oil, which many had been reliant on for their energy needs,” she added.’
Read more: US Exempts 10 EU States Plus Japan From Iran Sanctions
Body Scanners To Be Used At Events During Olympics
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 10:02
‘Radiation firing body scanners are set to be used by events organizers during the Olympics in London as part of a huge security lockdown from 27 July to 12 August.
Event Magazine reports that promotion company Live Nation, organizer of the London Live series of events scheduled during the games, will work in conjunction with police to conduct airport-style security checks that could take up to an hour.
The body scanners, along with bag scanners will be temporarily installed at the entrances to Hyde Park and Victoria Park, where organizers plan to broadcast the games on big screens and hold several music concerts.’
Read more: Body Scanners To Be Used At Events During Olympics
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