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Salmon skin: a nutrient boost with sensible cautions
health1 month ago

Salmon skin: a nutrient boost with sensible cautions

Salmon skin is edible and packs a protein-rich, omega-3 fatty acid boost (DHA and EPA) that supports heart and brain health; you can enjoy it crispy or as a garnish, and it can enhance meals if you like the texture. However, there are caveats: wild salmon can contain small amounts of mercury, smoked or canned salmon adds sodium, and because salmon oil acts as a natural anticoagulant, people on blood thinners should consult a clinician. If you don’t like the skin, you can remove it or eat it separately; overall moderation fits into a heart-healthy pattern.

via USA Today|
#health#mercury#nutrition
Trump Rollback Reverts Coal Mercury Rules to 2012 Standard, Sparking Health and Grid Debate
environment1 month ago

Trump Rollback Reverts Coal Mercury Rules to 2012 Standard, Sparking Health and Grid Debate

Trump rolled back Biden-era tightening of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, restoring coal plants to the 2012 rule and potentially exempting the industry from stricter limits. EPA estimates the rollback would save about $78 million annually (2028–2037), while the tighter 2024 standard would have cut mercury emissions about 23% by 2035. Environmental groups vow to appeal, warning that plants could ease pollution controls and monitoring to save money, with potential impacts on public health and grid reliability.

via The Allegheny Front|
#coal#energy-policy#environment
EPA Loosens Mercury Rules for Coal Plants Amid Push to Revive Coal
climate-regulation1 month ago

EPA Loosens Mercury Rules for Coal Plants Amid Push to Revive Coal

The Environmental Protection Agency weakened pollution limits on coal-fired power plants, allowing higher mercury and other heavy-metal emissions as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to revive the coal industry, despite scientific evidence of health risks and climate concerns. The move, showcased at a Kentucky plant visit, underscores ongoing regulatory shifts affecting public health and fossil fuel policy.

via The New York Times|
#climate-regulation#coal#epa
Planetary parade in February: Jupiter dominates the night sky as Mercury makes its best evening appearance
stargazing2 months ago

Planetary parade in February: Jupiter dominates the night sky as Mercury makes its best evening appearance

February 2026 offers one of the year’s best planetary lineups: Jupiter shines high in the eastern sky after sunset, Mercury appears for a three‑week window low in the west‑southwest starting Feb. 6, Venus becomes more visible toward month’s end, Mars remains hidden near the Sun, and Saturn sinks lower in the sky; the piece provides viewing tips and timing, including Mercury’s Feb. 18–19 Crescent Moon pairing and its greatest elongation around Feb. 19.

via Space|
#jupiter#mercury#planets
Mercury’s Bright Lineae Hint at Ongoing Surface Activity
space2 months ago

Mercury’s Bright Lineae Hint at Ongoing Surface Activity

A new study surveying 402 slope lineae on Mercury, analyzed via machine learning from 100,000 images captured between 2011 and 2015, finds that bright streaks cluster on sun-facing crater slopes and often originate from hollows, suggesting ongoing surface activity driven by volatile materials from beneath the crust. If confirmed, Mercury would not be geologically dead, with future ESA/JAXA observations expected to test this active-surfaces hypothesis (Nature Communications Earth & Environment, 2026).

via ScienceAlert|
#geology#hollows#lineae
The Enigma of Mercury's Existence
science3 months ago

The Enigma of Mercury's Existence

Mercury's unusual characteristics and orbit challenge current understanding of planet formation, with theories including giant impacts and migration. The upcoming BepiColombo mission aims to uncover its origins by studying its surface and internal structure, potentially solving one of the Solar System's biggest mysteries.

via BBC|
#bepicolombo#mercury#planet-formation
Celestial Show: Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter Align in the Evening Sky
science5 months ago

Celestial Show: Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter Align in the Evening Sky

On November 12, viewers can observe Mercury and Mars close together in the southwestern evening sky just after sunset, with Mercury about 5 degrees above the horizon and near Mars, which is 1 degree to its upper right. The planets will be visible briefly before they set, as Mercury moves away from Mars in its orbit. This event occurs during Mercury's retrograde motion and Mars's prograde motion, with both planets approaching their respective solar conjunctions in late November and January 2026.

via Space|
#mars#mercury#november-2023
Aces and Mercury Clash in WNBA Finals Opener
sports6 months ago

Aces and Mercury Clash in WNBA Finals Opener

The 2025 WNBA Finals began with Game 1 in Las Vegas, where the Las Vegas Aces narrowly defeated the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in a dramatic finish. The series is the first best-of-seven in league history, with the Aces aiming for their third title in four years and the Mercury seeking their first since 2014. Key moments included missed free throws and injuries, with the game remaining highly competitive and closely contested until the final seconds.

via CBS Sports|
#aces#game-1#las-vegas