Click It The 2009 Science Stories That Freaked You Out
A 2009 science roundup highlighting startling discoveries and eerie implications. It surveys buzzy topics that sparked public fear and fascination, from biology to technology, presenting concise notes on each story and its potential impact.
Safe zones traffic crackdown in Odessa this week
Odessa police will station officers across three zones to enforce road safety. Zones cover East University Boulevard from Andrews to Dixie, West County Road from West University to West 33rd, and East 52nd Street from Dixie to Conley. Focus areas include school zones, cell phone use, crosswalks, and loading and unloading near schools. More details at the city site.
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PBS documentary ties to Fredericksburg and Nimitz submarine
A Texas link to Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor notes the Ha-19 midget submarine exhibit at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg and a 7 p.m. local PBS broadcast on KPBT detailing Pearl Harbor’s opening WWII events. Fredericksburg is cited as the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
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Cold front to drop Odessa temps with frost and flurries
Odessa forecasters warn of a Wednesday night cold front bringing lows near 19 and possible freezing drizzle while Thursday could dip to around 12. Expect frost on Monday morning with highs in the low 50s and a warm start to Wednesday before the freeze. Travelers should check Road Conditions for updates.
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Are Prairie Dogs Near Extinction in Texas Debate
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service says the black tailed prairie dog is not endangered though a UT Permian Basin professor argues they are. The piece notes habitat loss in Texas, a campus population at UTPB and Odessi, and expert opinions from Diane Post and Phillip Dickerson on the species status across the West.
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UTPB Expands Energy Program in Business School
Dianna Wray reports that the University of Texas at Permian Basin School of Business is expanding its energy focus with three new energy courses this spring. Dean Jack Ladd notes energy workers nearing retirement create demand for qualified entrants as the school positions itself at the energy industry vortex. The program offers a business administration degree with an energy concentration and a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology.
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