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☆ Meteorites may be lost to Antarctic ice as climate warms, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ice sampling occurs on a blue ice area during the 2022 Chilean Antarctic Institute field mission. “As the climate continues to warm, Antarctic rocks are sinking into the ice at an increasing rate. Meteorites are particularly plentiful in blue ice fields. Steven Goderis/Vrije Universiteit BrusselResearchers have identified areas of meteorite-rich blue ice mostly by luck. “The main worry is the logistical aspect of searching for Antarctica meteorites, which is already difficult today due to the remoteness of Antarctica.

Persons: Maria Valdes, ”, Valdes, Robert A, “, José, wasn’t, Balchenfjella, Steven Goderis, Veronica Tollenaar, ” Valdes, Tollenaar, ” Tollenaar, Harry Zekollari, Katherine Joy, Matthias van Ginneken, van Ginneken, Kevin Righter, Righter Organizations: CNN, Field, University of Chicago, Pritzker Center, Meteoritics, Polar Studies, Antarctic Institute, University of Santiago, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Manchester, University of Kent’s, Astrophysics, NASA Johnson Space Center Locations: Antarctica, Chile, Vrije, Université, Belgium, Houston

☆ The Atlantic diet may be just as good for you as the Mediterranean diet — with even more bread and pasta
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A study found people on the Atlantic diet had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome and less belly fat. AdvertisementIf you love carbs and want to eat more healthfully, a close neighbor of the Mediterranean diet may be just the thing. The Atlantic diet diet focuses on plenty of longevity-boosting foods like produce, olive oil, beans, seafood, and even some wine. AdvertisementBut the Atlantic diet features even more carbs, specifically whole grains and starchy foods like bread, pasta, and potatoes. Half the participants were randomly assigned to follow a traditional Atlantic diet, and provided with food, cooking classes, and other resources to do so.

Persons: —, trimmer waistlines Organizations: Service, University of Santiago Locations: Spain, Portugal, University of Santiago de Compostela

☆ Argentina farmers eye election showdown with doubt and mistrust
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Maximilian Heath | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tomas... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreBUENOS AIRES, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Argentina's farmers, some of the world's most important producers of soy, corn, wheat and beef, have some strong views on the country's polarized presidential election finalists: untrustworthy and unreliable. Sara Gardiol, president of the Confederation of Rural Associations of farm province Santa Fe, said that statements from both appeared to be little more than empty words. "It is a very difficult moment for Argentina, but critical situations can also provide opportunities," he said. "I hope that this opportunity allows us to recalibrate things, to talk with the different actors, but also to make sure things are clear and concrete." Reporting by Maximilian Heath; Editing by Adam Jourdan and Marguerita ChoyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Javier Milei, Tomas, Patricia Bullrich, Horacio Deciancio, Massa, Deciancio, Sara Gardiol, Carlos Achetoni, Maximilian Heath, Adam Jourdan, Marguerita Choy Organizations: por la Patria, La Libertad, National University of Santiago, Sunday, Peronist, Business, of Rural, Argentine Agrarian Federation, FAA, Thomson Locations: Argentina, National University of Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero, BUENOS AIRES, San Vicente, Buenos Aires, Santa Fe

☆ Argentina presidential candidates trade barbs in first debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Walter Bianchi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Argentina Presidential candidate Sergio Massa of Union por la Patria party attends the presidential debate ahead of the October 22 general elections, at the National University of Santiago del Estero, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina October 1, 2023. Under Argentine law, two mandatory debates have to be held before the 22 October presidential election, where Argentine voters will be presented with radically different visions for the future. With growing skepticism among voters, the debate on economy, education, human rights and "democratic coexistence" took place with a pre-established format and strict rules that allowed little time for candidates to elaborate their points. On education, all candidates supported public education and on human rights they maintained their differences on the recent history of Argentina. The second debate addressing security, work and "human development, housing and environmental protection" will be held next Sunday in Buenos Aires.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Tomas Cuesta, Javier Milei, Milei, Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Drazen Jorgic Organizations: Argentina Presidential, por la Patria, National University of Santiago, REUTERS Acquire, Argentine, Thomson Locations: National University of Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Italy, France, Germany, United States, Buenos Aires, Lincoln

☆ Winter heat wave in Chile offers 'window' to warmer world
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SANTIAGO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A winter heat wave bringing historically high temperatures to Chile is a "window" to an increasingly warm future, according to scientists. "Having temperatures of 37 degrees (99 degrees Fahrenheit) in the middle of southern winter is extraordinary," said Raul Cordero, a climatologist at the University of Santiago. He added that while it's often hard to establish a connection between extreme weather events and climate change, temperatures in parts of Chile have been breaking records year after year. "Winter high-temperature events do affect the spring flow rate that can be expected from melt," Jacques said. According to the latest service reports, high temperatures in the north and center of the country will last all week.

Persons: SANTIAGO, Martin Jacques, Raul Cordero, Jacques, El Nino, Jorge Vega, Natalia Ramos, Alexander Villegas Organizations: Southern, Chile's University of Concepcion, University of Santiago, Thomson Locations: Chile

☆ Twinkle, twinkle fading stars: Hiding in our brighter skies
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON — Every year, the night sky grows brighter, and the stars look dimmer. A new study that analyzes data from more than 50,000 amateur stargazers finds that artificial lighting is making the night sky about 10% brighter each year. “This is real pollution, affecting people and wildlife,” said Kyba, who said he hoped that policymakers would do more to curb light pollution. The study data from amateur stargazers in the nonprofit Globe at Night project was collected in a similar fashion. “The night sky has been, for all the generations before ours, a source of inspiration for art, science, literature,” he said.

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