Cassini data reveal Saturn ionosphere far more complex
New Cassini in situ measurements show Saturn's ionosphere varies with latitude and altitude and is strongly influenced by ring shadows. The study, presented at the AGU meeting and published in Science, also hints at ring rain interactions with ice particles.
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Cassini
Saturn
American Geophysical
Waite
William Kurth
University of Iowa
Kurth
Giant 5 Foot 3 Inch Penguin Found in New Zealand
Scientists describe Kumimanu biceae a 55.5 to 59.5 million year old penguin fossil from New Zealand about 5.8 feet long and 223 pounds revealing penguins grew enormous very soon after the dinosaurs vanished. The find suggests early flightless penguins evolved rapidly and independently with primitive features.
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New Zealand
Nature Communications
Gerald Mayr
Senckenberg Research Institute
Natural History Museum
Frankfurt
Germany
Mayr
Antarctica
Cedar Rapids Iowa City Weather Update
The daily forecast lists today’s high temperatures and tonight’s low temperatures for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Moon conditions observed with clear to partly cloudy skies expected.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Gedar Rapids
Lowe City
Mild warmth returns to Eastern Iowa this week
Meteorologist Chris Havely reports a temporary warm spell in Eastern Iowa with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s and at least five straight above average days through Saturday. The jet stream shifts south next weekend, signaling much colder air for the region. Weather updates at kerg.com/weather.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Midwest
Weather excerpts and city by city forecast summary
The report lists current conditions across multiple cities with temperatures in the 20s to 90s and forecasts including sun, partly cloudy and showers. Notable readings include New Orleans 78, New York 35, Los Angeles 72, Memphis 96, Dallas 64, Chicago 39, Seattle 47, San Francisco 62, San Francisco 62 and Honolulu 81 with varying conditions.
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Atlanta
Boston
New Orleans
New York
Omaha
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Portland
Ore
Raleigh
Durham
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Iowa River Levels Rise and Fall Across Eastern Counties
River gauge readings show Lone Tree and Columbus Jet rising as Wapsipinicon at Independence and Anamosa also rise. Wapello falls while Coralville Pool remains above sea level at 686.00 with a falling trend.
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Columbus Jet
Wapello
Wapsipinicon River
Independence
Anamosa
Coralville Pool
Iowa
Waterloo
Williamsburg
Mississippi River
Davenport
la Crosse
Decorah
Lansing
Dubuque
Ames McGregor
Council Bluffs
Guttenberg
Manchester
Des Moines
Monticello
Fort Dodge
Bellevue
Muscatine
Mason City
Quad Cities
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Belle Plaine
Marengo
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