Science Quickly Jupiter’s Cyclones, Amazon’s Satellites and T. rex Collagen
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May 5, 2025 Discover the stalling of the National Climate Assessment and the implications of Amazon's Internet satellite launch. Learn about the European Space Agency's initiative to measure Earth's tree biomass. Dive into NASA's latest findings on Jupiter's cyclones and the volcanic activity of its moon Io. Finally, unravel the truth behind the sensational claims of lab-grown T. rex leather, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding fossilized collagen.
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Protect Climate Assessment
- Call your representatives to ensure the National Climate Assessment isn’t blocked.
- This report is congressionally mandated but currently at risk due to staffing cuts and re-evaluation.
Internet Satellites' Environmental Impact
- Megaconstellations of internet satellites risk increasing space debris and environmental harm.
- They can interfere with telescopes and pollute Earth when they re-enter the atmosphere.
Biomass Satellite Weighs Trees
- The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite uses radar to measure Earth's tree carbon storage.
- This helps assess how forests absorb about 8 billion metric tons of CO2 annually.