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- 1Astronomers warn planned 50,000 orbital mirrors would ruin the night sky●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are reacting to plans by California startup Reflect Orbital, which is seeking US regulatory approval to launch tens of thousands of sun-reflecting satellites that would beam sunlight to ground locations. A company figure of 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035 has drawn sharp warnings from researchers, with one astronomer calling the project catastrophic for astronomy, since bright reflectors would wash out observatories' views and alter the night sky.
- 2Where California state superintendent candidates stand on education issues●See where California state superintendent candidates stand on major education issues
California voters are getting a side-by-side look at where the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction stand on major education issues. A new comparison lays out the contenders' positions on key policy questions heading into the election. The rundown gives voters a way to weigh differences on funding, curriculum, and other school priorities before casting their ballots.
- 3Amoebas kept dividing at scorching 63°C, study finds●At California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park, researchers used barbecue tongs to reach a narrow stream. Back at Syracus
Researchers collected samples from a hot stream in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park using barbecue tongs, then raised the temperature on an amoeba in Syracuse University labs from 57°C to 60°C. At 63°C the organism was still dividing, raising questions about how its intricate cellular machinery keeps functioning under such heat. The findings shed light on the limits of life at high temperatures.
- 4California researchers find odors that keep honeybees away from pesticides▼CA Researchers Identify Odors That Repel Honeybees From Pesticides https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.good newsnetwork.o
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified chemical odors that repel honeybees, which could be used to steer bees away from pesticide-treated crops and reduce bee deaths from pesticide exposure. The findings are being shared as a hopeful development in protecting pollinators essential to agriculture.
- 5California Researchers Find Odors That Keep Honeybees Off Pesticides●CA Researchers Identify Odors That Repel Honeybees From Pesticides https://www. goodnewsnetwork.org/ca-researc hers-iden
Researchers in California have identified odors that repel honeybees from pesticide-treated areas, offering a possible way to protect pollinators from chemical exposure. The findings are being shared in science and agriculture circles as a hopeful step for bee conservation, with commenters highlighting the potential benefits for farming and insect populations.