Credit: Nate Follmer, Penn State
The Rossi Prize-named after Italian experimental physicist Bruno Rossi who made major contributions to particle physics and the study of cosmic rays, launched the field of X-ray astronomy, and discovered the first X-ray source, SCO X-1-is awarded “for a significant contribution to High Energy Astrophysics, with particular emphasis on recent, original work.”
“This award of the Bruno Rossi Prize is very special because it recognizes IceCube as the collaborative effort that it is,” said Halzen. “We appreciate this recognition of our scientific contributions by the astronomy community, which strengthens our resolve to continue the development of IceCube as an optimal tool for multimessenger astronomy.”
Prehistoric mammoth skeleton found in northern Siberia
Berlin Candy Bomber beats back COVID-19
Gail Halvorsen, the pilot who was known and loved by German children in the late 1940s as the Candy Bomber, mostly recovered from the coronavirus, his daughter told German media on Thursday.
Halvorsen, who lives in the US state of Utah and recently turned 100 years of age, has a cough but is otherwise doing very well, Denise Williams said.
The former pilot became famous after the end of World War II, when US, British and Allied pilots made hundreds of thousands of deliveries of groceries and supply by air.
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All 25 images have been selected to be part of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection
It is curated by blog Capture the Atlas, which judges pictures on image quality and the story behind the shot
It said: The collection brings our universe closer so everyone can learn more about this natural show
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow!
Here we present 25 of the best aurora pictures taken around in the world in 2020 - and they are sure to make your eyes light up.
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They are part of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection, which is curated each year by travel and photography blog Capture the Atlas.
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Dreading a long, dark and socially distanced Wisconsin winter? Here are 5 tips from mental health experts and a South Pole-based scientist.
Madeline Heim, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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9:01 pm UTC Nov. 28, 2020
Bill Wambeke/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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If you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text Hopeline to the National Crisis Text Line at 741-741.
We may like to act tough, but Wisconsin winters can wear down even the most hardiest hearty among us.
The temperatures plunge. The snow piles up. It s dark when you wake up in the morning, and when you get off work at night. And this year – as if that wasn t enough – the coronavirus pandemic will prevent many of us from indulging in our usual cures for the cold. Packing into a crowded space with friends and family to enjoy a warm beverage is strongly discouraged by health officials right now.