NASA-(ENEWSPF)- Researchers using NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have discovered the first gamma-ray pulsar in a galaxy other than our own. The object sets a new record for the most luminous gamma-ray pulsar known. The pulsar lies in the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a[Read More…]
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Whopping Galaxy Cluster Spotted with Help of NASA Telescopes
NASA-(ENEWSPF)- Astronomers have discovered a giant gathering of galaxies in a very remote part of the universe, thanks to NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE). The galaxy cluster, located 8.5 billion light-years away, is the most massive structure yet found at such great distances. Galaxy clusters[Read More…]
Hubble Uncovers Fading Cinders of Some of Our Galaxy’s Earliest Homesteaders
Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to conduct a “cosmic archaeological dig” at the very heart of our Milky Way galaxy, astronomers have uncovered the blueprints of our galaxy’s early construction phase. Peering deep into the Milky Way’s crowded central hub of stars, Hubble researchers have uncovered for the first[Read More…]
Cold Winds to Whip Across Northeast US Late Week
By Chyna Glenn, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reportsit has been a mild November for most of the Northeast, but temperatures are expected to take a dip later this week and into the weekend. A storm system will blast across the region and bring wet weather to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Announces Congressional App Competition for High School Students
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. U. S. Representative Robin Kelly announced a Congressional App Challenge for high school students in the 2nd Congressional District. The competition is aimed at encouraging and recognizing young programming talent and highlighting the importance of computer science in the Digital Age. The competition is open to[Read More…]
EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Recycle Nutrients from Livestock Waste
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork and dairy producers, and environmental and scientific experts to launch the Nutrient Recycling Challenge, a competition to develop affordable technologies that recycle nutrients from livestock waste. Every year, livestock producers manage more[Read More…]
HHS to Procure Two Inhalational Anthrax Treatments for National Supply
Agreements improve nation’s preparedness for anthrax incidents Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. To better protect public health in an anthrax attack, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will add two types of anthrax antitoxin drugs for the Strategic National[Read More…]
Illinois Community Leaders Deliver Nearly 35,000 Petitions Asking Governor Rauner to Support the Clean Power Plan
Health, Faith, Clean Energy and Business Leaders Will Urge Governor Rauner To Bring Clean Energy Jobs, New Investment to Revitalize Illinois Communities SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. Health, faith, clean energy and business leaders delivered nearly 35,000 petitions collected from across the state of Illinois to Governor Bruce Rauner’s office today[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Clinton’s Coal Community Plan Helps ‘Ensure That All Workers, and All Communities, Benefit From the Booming Clean Energy Economy’
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. Hillary Clinton released a proposal today to help communities that have been historically reliant upon coal by protecting coal worker pensions and other retiree benefits, while also ensure those communities benefit from our transition toward an economy driven by clean energy. In response, Sierra Club[Read More…]
Puerto Rico CommuPuerto Rico Community Overburdened by Pollution Pushes Back on Incinerator Projectnity Overburdened by Pollution Pushes Back on Incinerator Project
Proposed Arecibo Waste Incinerator would further harm community encircled by pollution, if given federal funding Protesters gather to march against the incinerator in Arecibo. CLAUDIO ALVAREZ/EL COMUNICADOR DE PUERTO RICO Arecibo, Puerto Rico —(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2015. Five local community groups are saying no to a project that would introduce a[Read More…]
