Scientists discover nanodiamonds in Greenland ice (PhysOrg.com) -- University of Maine volcanologist Andrei Kurbatov and glaciologist Paul Mayewski, along with 21 other scientists, coauthored a scientific paper released late last month that details the discovery of a layer of nanodiamonds in the Greenland ice sheet, which has added to a controversy in the scientific community about a possible extraterrestrial impact event that could shed light ... www.physorg.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
Melting rate of ice caps in Greenland and Western Antarctica lower than expected ( Delft University of Technology ) The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted. This finding has emerged from research by a joint US/Dutch team from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Delft University of Technology and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research. The scientists have published their findings in the September issue of Nature Geoscience. www.eurekalert.org/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
Sports Briefs: OCHA registration day Sept. 12 at Sportsplex GAYLORD — Boys and girls interested in playing youth hockey can mark down Sunday, Sept. 12 on their calendars for Otsego County Hockey Association (OCHA) registration day. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. at the Otsego County Sportslplex. Registration and ice fees are free with new Instructional Program (IP) players. IP players must sell $100 worth of raffle tickets, and a limited number ... www.gaylordheraldtimes.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
Rich Cronin's comeback The past two years have not been easy for Rich Cronin, former lead singer of the boy band LFO. Rich Cronin - Singing - LFO - Boy band - Leukemia www.boston.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
Alexandria and Arlington health calendar SENIORS WALKING PROGRAM, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-558-6859. Arlington - United States - Virginia - Counties - Business and Economy www.washingtonpost.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
John W. Kluge dies at 95 John Werner Kluge, a self-made billionaire and philanthropist whose media empire placed him on Forbes' list of richest Americans, died Tuesday at his Albemarle County home, near Charlottesville, two weeks before his 96th birthday. The University of Virginia, a major recipient of his largesse along with the Library of Congress ... www2.timesdispatch.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
John W. Kluge dies at 95 John Werner Kluge, a self-made billionaire and philanthropist whose media empire placed him on Forbes' list of richest Americans, died Tuesday. www2.timesdispatch.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
Picks DOWNTOWN ALIVE! KICKOFF Fall is here, after a brutal summer. We're thankful for the cooler weather, and we're thankful it means the return of Downtown Alive! www.theadvertiser.com/ Email LinkQuick LookMaximizeHome
