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Unprecedented map reveals the universe’s magnetic fields in stunning detail
science1 month ago

Unprecedented map reveals the universe’s magnetic fields in stunning detail

Australian researchers using the ASKAP radio telescope have produced SPICE-RACS, the largest and most detailed map of cosmic magnetic fields to date. By analyzing polarisation in radio light from about 350,000 galaxies (out of ~4 million detected in the Rapid ASKAP Continuum Surveys), the map traces magnetic fields ranging from our Milky Way to distant structures, with red and blue hues indicating field direction. The data, which is publicly available, will help scientists study how magnetic fields influence galaxy evolution and the history of the universe. The project is a collaboration centered on the POSSUM and RACS surveys, and researchers aim to expand the map by combining all RACS data; next-generation SKA precursors and the POSSUM project are expected to run through 2030.

via The Conversation|
#astronomy#magnetic-fields#possum
"Viral Video: Possum Steals the Show at TCU-Texas Tech Game"
sports2 years ago

"Viral Video: Possum Steals the Show at TCU-Texas Tech Game"

A wild possum interrupted the TCU-Texas Tech college football game, running across the field to the delight of fans. The critter was eventually captured by someone from animal control using a snare pole, but videos of it being dragged off the field have gone viral on social media. The possum left the stadium after being greeted by Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec. Texas Tech went on to win the game 35-28.

via Fox News|
#college-football#possum#sports
Orangutan's Treehouse Encounter Takes a Surprising Turn in Viral Video
animal-behavior2 years ago

Orangutan's Treehouse Encounter Takes a Surprising Turn in Viral Video

An orangutan at Perth Zoo in Australia was caught on video throwing a possum out of its treehouse "like a frisbee." The video, posted on Reddit, shows the possum flying through the air as people scream in the background. The orangutan then climbs out of the treehouse, seemingly looking in the direction of the possum. The zoo explained that possums sometimes enter the orangutan habitat due to the height of the enclosure, and the orangutans occasionally evict them. The possum was seen scurrying away unharmed.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#animal-behavior#orangutan#possum
"Orangutan's Shocking Act: Launching Possum at Zoo Leaves Visitors Screaming"
animal-behavior2 years ago

"Orangutan's Shocking Act: Launching Possum at Zoo Leaves Visitors Screaming"

An orangutan at Perth Zoo in Australia shocked visitors by forcefully evicting a possum from its enclosure, launching it from a tall tower. A viral video captured the possum flying through the air before disappearing from view. The orangutan then emerged from the enclosure to check where the possum had landed. A zoo official stated that they presumed the possum did not survive the fall, but emphasized that it was a case of "nature playing out" and sometimes local wildlife manages to sneak into the orangutan habitat. Reactions to the video have been mixed, with some praising the orangutan's actions while others sympathize with the possum.

via New York Post |
#animal-behavior#orangutan#possum
Possum Disrupts Mets Broadcast at A's Stadium
sports3 years ago

Possum Disrupts Mets Broadcast at A's Stadium

The New York Mets' television announcers had to call the game against the Oakland Athletics from a different booth due to a possum that "makes a home" in the visitors' broadcast booth. The SNY crew had planned to call the game from the normal visitors' booth, but a foul odor forced them to make the change. The possum had left its business in the booth, and the stench was unbearable. The Mets won the game, 3-2, and Oakland fell to an MLB-worst 3-12.

via Fox News|
#broadcast#new-york-mets#oakland-athletics
Loose possum causes Mets broadcasters to relocate during A's game.
sports3 years ago

Loose possum causes Mets broadcasters to relocate during A's game.

During a game between the Mets and A's on Friday, the Mets' SNY broadcast team of Gary Cohen and Ron Darling revealed that they were not working in Oakland's usual visitors television booth due to a possum that has been on the loose since the Athletics' Opening Day game against the Los Angeles Angels. The animal has remained at large despite traps set by the team's employees. Possums have been sighted on the field multiple times in the past, and fans have taken to calling the marsupials "Rally Possum."

via Yahoo Sports|
#baseball#new-york-mets#oakland-athletics