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What was a significant outcome of the Earth Day movement initiated in 1970?
What was a significant outcome of the Earth Day movement initiated in 1970?
- It contributed to the enactment of the Clean Water Act of 1972. (correct)
- It resulted in over 20 million people becoming aware of environmental issues.
- It prompted the organization of annual Earth Month events.
- It led to the establishment of the Earth Day Network.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four methods outlined by EDN to reduce plastic production?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four methods outlined by EDN to reduce plastic production?
- Persuading countries to phase out single-use plastics by 2030.
- Encouraging investment in recycling technologies. (correct)
- Raising public awareness of plastic pollution.
- Implementing policies to end fast fashion.
What is the main theme for Earth Day 2024?
What is the main theme for Earth Day 2024?
- Recycling and Renewable Resources
- Planet vs. Plastics (correct)
- Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Cleaner Oceans and Wildlife Preservation
What alarming statistic is associated with plastic production mentioned in the content?
What alarming statistic is associated with plastic production mentioned in the content?
What has Kathleen Rogers indicated regarding the health risks associated with plastics?
What has Kathleen Rogers indicated regarding the health risks associated with plastics?
Which organization has more than 50,000 partners globally?
Which organization has more than 50,000 partners globally?
What minor actions can companies take to reduce their plastic footprint?
What minor actions can companies take to reduce their plastic footprint?
What type of policies does EDN urge governments to implement to address plastic pollution?
What type of policies does EDN urge governments to implement to address plastic pollution?
What aspect did Brauer’s journey during the Global Solo Challenge primarily highlight?
What aspect did Brauer’s journey during the Global Solo Challenge primarily highlight?
What injuries did Brauer sustain during the race?
What injuries did Brauer sustain during the race?
What type of star system is responsible for the occurrence of a nova?
What type of star system is responsible for the occurrence of a nova?
How do chimpanzees evaluate the risk of conflict according to Dr. Lemoine's research?
How do chimpanzees evaluate the risk of conflict according to Dr. Lemoine's research?
What does the discovery of the Revolutionary War sketch signify about Judith Hernstadt's collection?
What does the discovery of the Revolutionary War sketch signify about Judith Hernstadt's collection?
How often does T Coronae Borealis experience nova outbursts?
How often does T Coronae Borealis experience nova outbursts?
What event is predicted to be observable with the unaided eye during its occurrence?
What event is predicted to be observable with the unaided eye during its occurrence?
In what capacity did Brauer's team assist her during the Global Solo Challenge?
In what capacity did Brauer's team assist her during the Global Solo Challenge?
What primarily caused the low fatality rate in the recent Taiwan earthquake?
What primarily caused the low fatality rate in the recent Taiwan earthquake?
What term is used to describe the three notable capes that sailors must navigate during the Global Solo Challenge?
What term is used to describe the three notable capes that sailors must navigate during the Global Solo Challenge?
What strategic behavior is unique to chimpanzees, according to the research findings?
What strategic behavior is unique to chimpanzees, according to the research findings?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as part of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as part of Taiwan's earthquake preparedness?
What was Brauer's original career intention before pursuing professional sailing?
What was Brauer's original career intention before pursuing professional sailing?
What is the notable distance of T Coronae Borealis from Earth?
What is the notable distance of T Coronae Borealis from Earth?
What environmental conditions create hazards for sailors around Cape Horn?
What environmental conditions create hazards for sailors around Cape Horn?
What did the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, measure in magnitude?
What did the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, measure in magnitude?
What was the height of the waves that posed a risk to Brauer's vessel during her journey?
What was the height of the waves that posed a risk to Brauer's vessel during her journey?
What is the primary reason for the accumulation of material on the white dwarf in a nova event?
What is the primary reason for the accumulation of material on the white dwarf in a nova event?
What was notable about the soldiers depicted in Hernstadt's sketch?
What was notable about the soldiers depicted in Hernstadt's sketch?
Which phenomenon was expected to occur before September 2024?
Which phenomenon was expected to occur before September 2024?
What inspired Brauer to pursue a career in professional sailing?
What inspired Brauer to pursue a career in professional sailing?
What is the approximate length of time Cole Brauer took to sail around the world alone?
What is the approximate length of time Cole Brauer took to sail around the world alone?
In what year did the last recorded nova outburst of T Coronae Borealis occur?
In what year did the last recorded nova outburst of T Coronae Borealis occur?
What aspect of her sailing experience does Brauer hope to influence for future generations?
What aspect of her sailing experience does Brauer hope to influence for future generations?
What characteristic makes the T Coronae Borealis outburst particularly noteworthy?
What characteristic makes the T Coronae Borealis outburst particularly noteworthy?
What is the primary reason the Nova outburst can be seen from the unaided eye?
What is the primary reason the Nova outburst can be seen from the unaided eye?
Which tectonic feature is primarily associated with the occurrence of earthquakes in Taiwan?
Which tectonic feature is primarily associated with the occurrence of earthquakes in Taiwan?
What role did the female followers of the Continental Army play, as highlighted in the artwork?
What role did the female followers of the Continental Army play, as highlighted in the artwork?
What was a significant outcome of Skic's investigation into the sketch?
What was a significant outcome of Skic's investigation into the sketch?
Which statement about the crab spiders is accurate?
Which statement about the crab spiders is accurate?
What is the significance of the ichthyosaur fossils discovered by Justin and Ruby Reynolds?
What is the significance of the ichthyosaur fossils discovered by Justin and Ruby Reynolds?
What does the term 'cooperation mimicry' refer to in the context of the crab spiders?
What does the term 'cooperation mimicry' refer to in the context of the crab spiders?
What challenge did Skic face while deciphering the sketch?
What challenge did Skic face while deciphering the sketch?
What was the primary activity undertaken by Justin and Ruby Reynolds during their fossil hunting?
What was the primary activity undertaken by Justin and Ruby Reynolds during their fossil hunting?
Why is it misleading to state that male crab spiders camouflage themselves like females?
Why is it misleading to state that male crab spiders camouflage themselves like females?
What does the naming 'Ichthyotitan severnensis' imply about the newly discovered ichthyosaur?
What does the naming 'Ichthyotitan severnensis' imply about the newly discovered ichthyosaur?
What crucial detail did the sketch provide about the Continental Army?
What crucial detail did the sketch provide about the Continental Army?
How did Wu and Gao first become aware of the camouflage of the crab spiders?
How did Wu and Gao first become aware of the camouflage of the crab spiders?
What is a common assumption about historical accounts of military conflicts mentioned?
What is a common assumption about historical accounts of military conflicts mentioned?
What key feature distinguishes the ichthyosaur as discovered by the Reynolds?
What key feature distinguishes the ichthyosaur as discovered by the Reynolds?
What is the primary reason cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years?
What is the primary reason cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years?
What distinguishes Brood XIX from Brood XIII?
What distinguishes Brood XIX from Brood XIII?
How do cicadas typically affect young trees during their emergence?
How do cicadas typically affect young trees during their emergence?
What unique characteristic does breakdancing bring to the Paris 2024 Olympics?
What unique characteristic does breakdancing bring to the Paris 2024 Olympics?
What will judges consider when scoring surfers at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
What will judges consider when scoring surfers at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which of the following sports will NOT be included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which of the following sports will NOT be included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
What is the expected peak period for cicada numbers in 2024?
What is the expected peak period for cicada numbers in 2024?
What aspect of sport climbing will NOT be part of the Paris 2024 events?
What aspect of sport climbing will NOT be part of the Paris 2024 events?
What is the approximate height of walls used in bouldering during the Olympics?
What is the approximate height of walls used in bouldering during the Olympics?
How long do cicada eggs take to hatch:
How long do cicada eggs take to hatch:
What sound level can male cicadas reach while attracting females?
What sound level can male cicadas reach while attracting females?
What role do dead cicadas play in the ecosystem after their life cycle?
What role do dead cicadas play in the ecosystem after their life cycle?
Which of the following is true about the emergence of Brood XIII and Brood XIX?
Which of the following is true about the emergence of Brood XIII and Brood XIX?
What factor increases the difficulty in predicting when cicadas will emerge?
What factor increases the difficulty in predicting when cicadas will emerge?
What primarily fuels zombie fires?
What primarily fuels zombie fires?
In which regions aside from Canada are zombie fires known to occur?
In which regions aside from Canada are zombie fires known to occur?
Why are zombie fires particularly challenging for firefighters to detect?
Why are zombie fires particularly challenging for firefighters to detect?
Which factor has contributed to the increase in zombie fires in Canada?
Which factor has contributed to the increase in zombie fires in Canada?
What is a significant characteristic of the X-59 aircraft designed by NASA?
What is a significant characteristic of the X-59 aircraft designed by NASA?
What issue arose when the snow started to melt in areas affected by the wildfires?
What issue arose when the snow started to melt in areas affected by the wildfires?
What is a potential consequence of rising sea levels by 2050?
What is a potential consequence of rising sea levels by 2050?
What factor contributed to the unusually high number of zombie fires in 2023?
What factor contributed to the unusually high number of zombie fires in 2023?
Which design feature of the X-59 helps reduce noise production during flight?
Which design feature of the X-59 helps reduce noise production during flight?
What type of vegetation predominantly supports zombie fires?
What type of vegetation predominantly supports zombie fires?
What was the recorded increase in wildfire incidents compared to the previous year in Canada?
What was the recorded increase in wildfire incidents compared to the previous year in Canada?
What happens during controlled fires set by farmers?
What happens during controlled fires set by farmers?
What term describes fires that appear to come back to life after seeming to be extinguished?
What term describes fires that appear to come back to life after seeming to be extinguished?
What was the anticipated outcome of NASA's flight tests of the X-59?
What was the anticipated outcome of NASA's flight tests of the X-59?
What change was made regarding scoring in climbing events for the Paris Games?
What change was made regarding scoring in climbing events for the Paris Games?
What was notable about Rakus's method of treating his wound?
What was notable about Rakus's method of treating his wound?
Which factor contributes to the critically endangered status of Sumatran orangutans?
Which factor contributes to the critically endangered status of Sumatran orangutans?
What type of tornado is referred to as an EF-4?
What type of tornado is referred to as an EF-4?
What environmental conditions contribute to the formation of tornadoes?
What environmental conditions contribute to the formation of tornadoes?
How did Rakus respond after applying the healing juice to his injury?
How did Rakus respond after applying the healing juice to his injury?
Which month typically shows the peak tornado activity in the United States?
Which month typically shows the peak tornado activity in the United States?
What unique geographic region in the U.S. is particularly prone to tornadoes?
What unique geographic region in the U.S. is particularly prone to tornadoes?
What was the aftermath of the EF-4 tornado that struck Marietta, Oklahoma?
What was the aftermath of the EF-4 tornado that struck Marietta, Oklahoma?
What is the significance of Rakus's wound treatment observed by researchers?
What is the significance of Rakus's wound treatment observed by researchers?
What impact did the significant tornado activity in April 2024 have on the U.S. statistics?
What impact did the significant tornado activity in April 2024 have on the U.S. statistics?
What likely caused Rakus's cheek wound, according to researchers?
What likely caused Rakus's cheek wound, according to researchers?
How many Sumatran orangutans are estimated to be left in the wild?
How many Sumatran orangutans are estimated to be left in the wild?
During what period was Rakus first noticed with a cheek wound?
During what period was Rakus first noticed with a cheek wound?
What is the historical origin of the cheese-rolling contest?
What is the historical origin of the cheese-rolling contest?
What is a key component of Abby Lampe's strategy for winning the cheese race?
What is a key component of Abby Lampe's strategy for winning the cheese race?
In what year did Claudia Sheinbaum become the first female president of Mexico?
In what year did Claudia Sheinbaum become the first female president of Mexico?
What is one of Sheinbaum's main goals as president?
What is one of Sheinbaum's main goals as president?
Which challenge does Sheinbaum face regarding Mexico’s energy policy?
Which challenge does Sheinbaum face regarding Mexico’s energy policy?
What was the main achievement of China's Chang'e 6 mission?
What was the main achievement of China's Chang'e 6 mission?
What was the landing location of the Chang'e 6 capsule?
What was the landing location of the Chang'e 6 capsule?
Which notable action did the Chang'e 6 lander perform upon arrival?
Which notable action did the Chang'e 6 lander perform upon arrival?
What does Abby Lampe say about the pain experienced during the race?
What does Abby Lampe say about the pain experienced during the race?
What type of scientist is Claudia Sheinbaum?
What type of scientist is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Which gender equality milestone is associated with Claudia Sheinbaum?
Which gender equality milestone is associated with Claudia Sheinbaum?
What feature allows Dogen City to produce food sustainably?
What feature allows Dogen City to produce food sustainably?
Which type of cancer was targeted in Dr. Catherine Wu’s initial study?
Which type of cancer was targeted in Dr. Catherine Wu’s initial study?
What was a consequence of the popularity of the cheese-rolling contest in 2009?
What was a consequence of the popularity of the cheese-rolling contest in 2009?
What is the main technological feature of Sphere in Las Vegas?
What is the main technological feature of Sphere in Las Vegas?
What method did the Chang'e 6 use to collect lunar samples?
What method did the Chang'e 6 use to collect lunar samples?
What significance does the South Pole-Aitken basin have in the context of the Chang'e 6 mission?
What significance does the South Pole-Aitken basin have in the context of the Chang'e 6 mission?
What notable achievement did Dr. Catherine Wu's cancer vaccine study accomplish by 2021?
What notable achievement did Dr. Catherine Wu's cancer vaccine study accomplish by 2021?
Which of the following best describes the function of the state-of-the-art health care available in Dogen City?
Which of the following best describes the function of the state-of-the-art health care available in Dogen City?
What unique experience does The Sphere Experience offer to its attendees?
What unique experience does The Sphere Experience offer to its attendees?
What significant event is held each year on the last Monday of May in Gloucestershire, England?
What significant event is held each year on the last Monday of May in Gloucestershire, England?
What aspect of Dogen City has yet to be disclosed as part of its development plan?
What aspect of Dogen City has yet to be disclosed as part of its development plan?
What type of technology does the Sphere utilize to allow audience members to experience sound vibrations?
What type of technology does the Sphere utilize to allow audience members to experience sound vibrations?
What is the goal of Dr. Wu’s research on personalized vaccines?
What is the goal of Dr. Wu’s research on personalized vaccines?
What is the anticipated capacity of Dogen City?
What is the anticipated capacity of Dogen City?
Which of the following accolades did Dr. Catherine Wu receive in February 2024?
Which of the following accolades did Dr. Catherine Wu receive in February 2024?
What is the maximum number of residents the future South Korean city of Busan aims to accommodate?
What is the maximum number of residents the future South Korean city of Busan aims to accommodate?
What percentage of the time did the machine learning model correctly identify the receiving elephant in the study?
What percentage of the time did the machine learning model correctly identify the receiving elephant in the study?
What was the main purpose of playing back the rumbles to wild elephants in the study?
What was the main purpose of playing back the rumbles to wild elephants in the study?
What unique action do Florida carpenter ants perform on injured nestmates?
What unique action do Florida carpenter ants perform on injured nestmates?
What aspect of Herculaneum's original beach was altered to enhance accessibility?
What aspect of Herculaneum's original beach was altered to enhance accessibility?
What critical evidence found at Herculaneum contradicted the belief that residents escaped the eruption?
What critical evidence found at Herculaneum contradicted the belief that residents escaped the eruption?
What nickname was given to a notable skeleton found in Herculaneum?
What nickname was given to a notable skeleton found in Herculaneum?
What did researchers plan to investigate next regarding elephant communication?
What did researchers plan to investigate next regarding elephant communication?
What type of ant was central to the study about life-saving surgeries?
What type of ant was central to the study about life-saving surgeries?
How did the researchers simulate injuries on the ants during the study?
How did the researchers simulate injuries on the ants during the study?
Which feature of Herculaneum was highlighted as a reason for its popularity among the upper-class families of Rome?
Which feature of Herculaneum was highlighted as a reason for its popularity among the upper-class families of Rome?
Which important discovery was made in the recent excavations at Herculaneum?
Which important discovery was made in the recent excavations at Herculaneum?
What was the method used to gather elephant vocalizations for the study?
What was the method used to gather elephant vocalizations for the study?
What happened to the skeletons found in the boat houses in Herculaneum?
What happened to the skeletons found in the boat houses in Herculaneum?
What percentage of isolated ants with femur injuries survived without treatment?
What percentage of isolated ants with femur injuries survived without treatment?
Which ant injury treatment yielded a higher survival rate for the injured ants?
Which ant injury treatment yielded a higher survival rate for the injured ants?
Why do ants treat tibia injuries differently than femur injuries?
Why do ants treat tibia injuries differently than femur injuries?
What is the expected timeframe for determining the value of the newly discovered diamond?
What is the expected timeframe for determining the value of the newly discovered diamond?
What technique was used to uncover the massive diamond discovery?
What technique was used to uncover the massive diamond discovery?
What was the significant issue the Boeing Starliner faced during its approach to the ISS?
What was the significant issue the Boeing Starliner faced during its approach to the ISS?
How much carbon pressure is required to form diamonds deep underground?
How much carbon pressure is required to form diamonds deep underground?
What duty will astronauts Wilmore and Williams assume during their extended stay at the ISS?
What duty will astronauts Wilmore and Williams assume during their extended stay at the ISS?
What was the original plan for the Crew-9 mission before the delay caused by the Starliner?
What was the original plan for the Crew-9 mission before the delay caused by the Starliner?
What year was the Cullinan diamond discovered?
What year was the Cullinan diamond discovered?
What is the main reason the Starliner will return uncrewed to Earth?
What is the main reason the Starliner will return uncrewed to Earth?
What is a notable historical aspect of the Cullinan diamond?
What is a notable historical aspect of the Cullinan diamond?
What largely influences the ants' decision on the treatment of wounds?
What largely influences the ants' decision on the treatment of wounds?
Which gemstone was previously recognized as the world's second-largest before the discovery of the new diamond?
Which gemstone was previously recognized as the world's second-largest before the discovery of the new diamond?
What is one of the primary goals of China's upcoming Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 missions?
What is one of the primary goals of China's upcoming Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 missions?
How did the US men's gymnastics team end its 16-year medal drought in the Olympic team event?
How did the US men's gymnastics team end its 16-year medal drought in the Olympic team event?
What might the preserved cherries and berries found in George Washington's home provide insights into?
What might the preserved cherries and berries found in George Washington's home provide insights into?
What led to speculation about Brody Malone's performance in the finals?
What led to speculation about Brody Malone's performance in the finals?
What unique capability have elephants been observed to potentially possess according to recent studies?
What unique capability have elephants been observed to potentially possess according to recent studies?
Why were the 35 glass bottles found at Mount Vernon exciting for archaeologists?
Why were the 35 glass bottles found at Mount Vernon exciting for archaeologists?
What was significant about Stephen Nedoroscik's role in the men's gymnastics team success?
What was significant about Stephen Nedoroscik's role in the men's gymnastics team success?
What do scientists plan to do with the preserved cherry seeds from the Mount Vernon excavation?
What do scientists plan to do with the preserved cherry seeds from the Mount Vernon excavation?
What does Dr. Michael Pardo's study suggest about the way elephants communicate compared to dolphins and parrots?
What does Dr. Michael Pardo's study suggest about the way elephants communicate compared to dolphins and parrots?
When were the glass bottles likely buried under the clay at Mount Vernon?
When were the glass bottles likely buried under the clay at Mount Vernon?
What best describes the performance of Brody Malone during the trials leading up to the Olympics?
What best describes the performance of Brody Malone during the trials leading up to the Olympics?
How are the preserved fruits expected to contribute to historical knowledge?
How are the preserved fruits expected to contribute to historical knowledge?
What added complexity did the findings at Mount Vernon highlight regarding the Washingtons and their household?
What added complexity did the findings at Mount Vernon highlight regarding the Washingtons and their household?
What is a notable feature of the upcoming crewed missions to the Moon planned for 2030?
What is a notable feature of the upcoming crewed missions to the Moon planned for 2030?
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Earth Day
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An annual event, celebrated on April 22nd, focused on promoting environmental protection and awareness.
Plastic pollution
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Single-use plastics
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What does the Continental Army represent?
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Sphere entertainment venue
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Postcard from Earth
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Cheese Rolling competition
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Advanced melanoma
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Humanoid robots
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Cooper's Hill Cheese Roll
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Cheese Rolling Rules
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Cheese Rolling Speed
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Claudia Sheinbaum
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Sheinbaum's Background
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Chang'e 6 Mission
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Chang'e 6 Objectives
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Chang'e 6 Return
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Lunar Sample Analysis
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Moon's Far Side
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Stephen Nedoroscik
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Mount Vernon Bottles
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Elephants' Names
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What did Joyce Poole observe?
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Zombie Fires
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X-59 Aircraft
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Why is Dogen City important?
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Study Notes
Earth Day 2024
- Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, highlights the need for environmental protection.
- The global movement began in 1970 when Gaylord Nelson mobilized over 20 million people.
- Earth Day Network (EDN) has over 50,000 partners in 190+ countries, leading to landmark environmental laws (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Paris Agreement).
- The 2024 theme is "Planet vs. Plastics," focusing on the 380 million tons of plastic produced annually, with 50% for single-use.
- EDN seeks a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040.
- Four strategies to achieve this are: raising awareness of health risks, persuading countries to phase out single-use plastics, pushing for policies to curtail fast fashion, and encouraging corporations to invest in sustainable alternatives.
- Kathleen Rogers, EarthDay.org president, emphasizes the pervasive presence of microplastics and the unknown health risks.
- Individuals can also reduce plastic use by carrying reusable cutlery, containers, water bottles, and lunch bags.
Nova Outburst
- A nova is a sudden increase in a star's brightness in a binary system involving a red giant and white dwarf.
- Material shed by the red giant accumulates on the white dwarf and eventually leads to an explosion.
- T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is a binary system located 3,000 light-years from Earth known for periodic nova outbursts (approximately every 80 years).
- The last outburst was in 1946.
- An upcoming outburst, predicted to occur sometime before September 2024, will be visible to the naked eye for days and weeks with binoculars.
Taiwan Earthquake
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on April 3, 2024, causing significant damage and fatalities.
- This was the most powerful quake to hit the island in 25 years.
- The low death toll (13 killed, over a thousand injured) is attributed to preemptive measures like sensors, phone alerts, and annual earthquake drills.
- Strict building codes also contributed to the low fatality rate, although landslides were the primary cause of death.
- Taiwan's preparedness is considered among the most advanced globally.
Around the World
- Cole Brauer, a 29-year-old from Long Island, NY, became the first American woman to sail solo around the world non-stop (130 days).
- Chimpanzees employ human-like military tactics to evaluate risk and expand their territories (e.g., patrolling borders, using elevation for reconnaissance).
- An 18th-century sketch of North Carolina troops marching through Philadelphia, discovered after 40 years, is now recognized as an important eyewitness account.
- A male crab spider, in cooperation with a female, disguises itself to resemble a flower, a form of cooperative mimicry.
- A new, massive ichthyosaur species, Ichthyotitan severnensis, estimated to be 80 ft long, was discovered by a father-daughter team in England.
- Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging simultaneously in 16 US states, a rare event.
- Breaking (breakdancing), surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing are new sports added to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
New Discoveries & Events
- A Sumatran orangutan, Rakus, treated a wound with a medicinal plant, demonstrating self-treatment in a wild animal.
- A severe tornado outbreak in April 2024 caused significant damage across the Midwest and South Central US, with the town of Marietta, OK, being particularly hard hit.
- Canada experienced a record-breaking 2023 wildfire season. Many of the fires have resurfaced, now called "zombie fires," due to lingering smoldering under the snow.
- NASA's X-59 aircraft is testing supersonic flight without sonic booms.
- Japan's floating city N-Ark aims to accommodate 10,000 residents with self-sufficient facilities in response to rising sea levels
- A personalized cancer vaccine approach is gaining traction, providing promising results in the treatment of advanced melanoma.
- Sphere, a new entertainment venue in Las Vegas featuring a massive LED screen and advanced audio, debuted with U2's residency.
- A Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling competition, a historic event resumed despite past cancellations due to injury concerns.
- Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president of Mexico, also the first Jewish leader.
- China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe collected soil samples from the Moon's far side, marking a breakthrough in lunar exploration.
- The US gymnastics teams won a total of 10 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Excavations at Mount Vernon revealed 35 glass bottles with preserved cherries and berries from the 18th century.
- A unique study shows elephants might have names for each other.
- The Italian ancient city, Herculaneum, now has a restored beach area, open to the public.
Animal Behavior & Research
- Ants perform life-saving surgeries on injured nestmates, showcasing advanced social behavior.
- Chimpanzees employ sophisticated tactics for territorial defense and expansion.
- A Sumatran orangutan, Rakus, demonstrates self-treatment of a wound, using medicinal plants.
Other Notable Events
- A massive 2,492-carat diamond was discovered in the Karowe mine in Botswana.
- NASA's Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth uncrewed, due to safety concerns, with the crew now scheduled to return with Crew-9.
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Test your knowledge about Earth Day 2024, its history, and its significance in promoting environmental protection. Learn about this year's theme 'Planet vs. Plastics' and the strategies to reduce plastic production. Discover how you can contribute to the movement against plastic pollution.
