Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Revolutionizing Radio Astronomy with ngVLA, Understanding Landslides in Alaska
Discover the key science goals of the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) and the science behind landslides in Southeast Alaska. Also, explore the remarkable engineering skills of Neolithic people and the discovery of 1,700 new 'zombie' viruses in ancient permafrost in the Himalayas.
Sources:
https://astrobiology.com/2024/08/key-science-goals-for-the-next-generation-very-large-array-ngvla-update-from-the-ngvla-science-advisory-council-2024.html
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/08/29/geologist-explains-science-landslides-southeast-alaska/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/colossal-stone-monument-build-1000-years-before-stonehenge-shows-neolithic-engineers-understood-science-180984975/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-08-29/viruses-permafrost-ancient-climate-melting-himalayas/104270012
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:48) Geologist explains science of landslides in Southeast Alaska
(00:03:28) Scientists discover 1,700 new 'zombie' viruses in ancient permafrost in the Himalayas