Rosetta probe is stuck in a cave and may die in 24 hours, says Esa

Rosetta probe is stuck in a cave and may die in 24 hours, says Esa

The historic touchdown of Philae on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko could be big step toward 'moving off this planet' and 'taking' the entire solar system.

This is according to Nasa's planetary science head, Jim Green, who said the solar system is now in reach of wider human exploration.

The space agency is hoping to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, and data from Rosetta's mission could help make that a reality by revealing more planets in our solar system.

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These Scientists Made Huge Discoveries About Ebola--But 5 Died Before The Paper Was Published

These Scientists Made Huge Discoveries About Ebola--But 5 Died Before The Paper Was Published

Netherlands says OK for biker gangs to fight Islamic State

Netherlands says OK for biker gangs to fight Islamic State

The Hague: The Dutch public prosecutor said on Tuesday that motorbike gang members who have reportedly joined Kurds battling the Islamic State group in Iraq are not necessarily committing any crime.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/netherlands-says-ok-for-biker-gangs-to-fight-islamic-state-20141015-1164so.html#ixzz3G97Q3Uel

New Ebola vaccine study has begun in Maryland

New Ebola vaccine study has begun in Maryland

The first human trials of a Canadian Ebola vaccine began Monday, one of a flood of experimental therapies now being rushed into testing to battle the Ebola epidemic.

China military-linked firm eyes quick approval of drug to cure Ebola

China military-linked firm eyes quick approval of drug to cure Ebola

A Chinese drug maker with close military ties is seeking fast-track approval for a drug that it says can cure Ebola, as China joins the race to help treat a deadly outbreak of a disease that has spread from Africa to the United States and Europe.

Opportunities exist for Broadway livable corridor | Nov. 17, 2014

Opportunities exist for Broadway livable corridor

Public Open House - November 17, 2014

9:00am, 9800 Broadway

Hosted by South Shore Clean Cities

213-885-7555 x204 for details

Join GPTC staff and the Livable Broadway team for an engaging session with community members about this project. This event will include presentations and breakout sessions.

Project Purpose, Goals

and Objectives

Purpose

To assess opportunities for improving bus service within Gary, Merrillville and Crown Point while enhancing economic development, environment and land use and promoting livability within the corridor

Goals

Develop a livable Broadway Avenue corridor

Objectives

• Assess the current state of transit on Broadway Avenue

• Improve connectivity

 • Determine modal conflicts and accessibility issues

• Develop growth scenarios

• Assess opportunities for alternative modes and related infrastructure

• Recommend transit improvements

• Recommend infrastructure improvements that emphasize sustainability

Five U.S. Airports Are Enacting New Screening Measures to Protect Against Ebola | The White House

Pres. Obama at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern Univ.
 Oct. 2, 2014. Photo credit: Leslie Jones McCloud

Five U.S. Airports Are Enacting New Screening Measures to Protect Against Ebola | The White House

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the following five U.S. airports will soon begin enhanced Ebola screening for all travelers coming from Ebola-affected countries:

• John F. Kennedy International Airport - New York, NY
• Washington Dulles International Airport - Washington, D.C.
• Newark Liberty International Airport - Newark, NJ
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Chicago, IL
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Atlanta, GA