Driver's Clinic Questions on Winter Driving Hazards
A Q and A column from the State DMV explains bridge ice dangers in freezing weather and how icy bridges can cause a car to slide many feet with brakes locked. It notes drivers fail to see others due to mind looking beyond objects, and side vision loss at speed as eyes must focus farther ahead. It also covers curb impact effects on steering geometry and town approach habits that keep speed steady, creating hazards.
Space baby moons to shed light on earth and cosmos
The article explains the US IGY earth satellite program using ten or more baby moons launched by a three rocket sequence. Satellites weigh 25 to 50 pounds and orbit at 200 miles or more, offering experiments on space weather, cosmic rays, gravity, and Earth's shape while being visible from Earth with advance notice.
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Space
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Banana River Range
Florida
IGY
National Academy of Sciences
Department of Defense
Navy
Project Vanguard
Outer Space
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