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Plane Crossing a Crescent Moon No, this is not a good way to get to the Moon . What is pictured is a chance superposition of an airplane and the Moon. The contrail would normally appear white, but the large volume of air toward the setting Sun preferentially knocks away blue light , giving the reflected trail a bright red hue. Far in the distance, well behind the plane, is a crescent Moon , also slightly reddened. Captured a month ago above Valais , Switzerland , the featured image was taken so soon after sunset that planes in the sky were still in sunlight, as were their contrails . Within minutes, unfortunately, the impromptu sky show ended. The plane crossed the Moon and moved out of sight. The Moon set . The contrail became unilluminated and then dispersed. February 12, 2019 via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2tqTvM1 ...

Technology The White House wants more artificial intelligence research. President Trump issued an executive order today announcing what the White House calls an “American AI Initiative.”… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2BxTREP"

* New Bloom ended a few hours earlier than intended, the event has now been extended to be active through Feb 12th. * Fixed an issue that caused the New Bloom Nian Courier to drop at lower than expected rates. This has been corrected, and items have been granted to reflect the proper drop rate. * Fixed a bug that allowed pressing quickbuy in rapid succession to purchase the same item twice. * Several Ranked Emoticons have been increased in size, and all emoticons used during in-game chat are now larger and closer to center on the chat line. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2RVzu9W"

Health There's a lot we don't know about the microbiome. Computers, poop, and years of research: it’s a combination leading scientists to an unprecedented understanding of the microbial communities in our intestines. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2DtSEi5"

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Environment The vast proposal outlines a plan to save the Earth from environmental catastrophe. The Green New Deal—a broad resolution introduced Feb. 7 by Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York in the House and Ed Markley of Massachusetts in the… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2GmRJDM"

Health Measles is all we really have to worry about—for now. Even as parents literally rally to maintain the rights to not vaccinate their kids, thousands of others are rushing to get the MMR shot in the midst of measles… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2N27D7o"

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Gadgets A quick guide to getting the goods for cheaper. PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Bs0t7G"

Science And how to use physics principles to improve your skills. Our research shows that science can help you practise better parkour – through running up walls more efficiently, and expanding your landing options. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Dsjjfb"

DIY An easy intro to robot-making. If you want an easy project to complete in a day or so, or something to introduce kids to the world of robots and electronics, make this light-following robot your… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2tgQTQs"

Environment It bends, it twists, and scientists are split on what's causing it. As bitter cold and snow descended on the Midwest last week, a number of news outlets reported that under climate change, these brief winter bursts of cold Arctic air… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2MZTO9f"