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 | Snowstorms now rated
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Jan. 9, 2010 - The storm that dumped heavy snow in Washington, Philadelphia and Baltimore from Dec. 18-20, 2009 has been classified a Category 3 or "Major" winter storm by NOAA.
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 Botany meets art, architectureWASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2009 - Artists, architects, historians and oh yes, plant lovers of all variegated stripes from botanists to green thumbs will be mesmerized by "Holiday Magic," this year's holiday show at the U.S. Botanic Garden, a living plant museum nestled majestically next to the U.S. Capitol.  NASA to map sky in infraredDec. 3, 2009 – From Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Dec. 9, NASA will launch WISE, its newest spacecraft that will map the sky in infrared.
 Antarctic ozone hole monitoredNov. 19, 2009 - NOAA researchers report that the Antarctic ozone hole, which fluctuates in later winter and spring in the southern hemisphere, reached its peak in late September. The report was released Tuesday.
 America Recycles DayNov. 15, 2009 - Celebrating its 12th year, today is America Recycles Day, held each year on Nov. 15 to promote recycling and encourage Americans to buy recycled products.
 College students develop NASA experimentNov. 13, 2009 - When the Atlantis space shuttle blasts into space on Nov. 16, on board will be an experiment developed by college students to study how microbes grow in microgravity.  World Food Prize awardedOct. 30, 2009 - On Oct. 15, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, Purdue University professor, received the World Food Prize during a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol building.  FDA keeps an eye on Halloween funOct. 24, 2009 - It's a scary time at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, as consumers seek out unapproved decorative contact lenses for Halloween fun.  Iraq exhibition opens at Penn MuseumOct. 24, 2009 - A new, long-term exhibition, “Iraq’s Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur’s Royal Cemetery,” opens Sunday, Oct. 25, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Opening ceremonies are from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the museum.  McMiracle begun in Philly is 288 strongPHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2009 - The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia on Oct. 15, 1974. On Thursday, its founders celebrated 35 years of service to families in need.  Team Germany wins Solar DecathlonOct. 19, 2009 - Team Germany, the student team from Darmstadt, Germany, was named the overall winner of the 2009 Solar Decathlon with 908.29 points out of 1,000.  Toyota reveals floor mat problemOct. 2, 2009 – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. recalled millions of cars this week due to a potential problem with the floor mats.  CDC: Eat fruits and vegetablesOct. 4, 2009 - Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, issued its first state-by-state report on the consumption of fruits and vegetables.  Solar Decathlon shines in DCOct. 9, 2009 - Twenty solar homes have suddenly appeared on the National Mall in Washington D.C., representing a two-year effort of over 800 students competing in the 2009 Solar Decathlon.  CDC: Flu season will be busy and longSept. 8, 2009 – Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC, held a press conference this afternoon to discuss new guidance that was issued today regarding flu medicine.  Ozone threat identifiedSept. 11, 2009 - In a new study by NOAA scientists, nitrous oxide has been identified as the largest ozone-depleting substance emitted through human activities.  Rare giant squid capturedSept. 24, 2009 – Only the second one since 1954, a giant squid was captured off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico by scientists from NOAA’s Fisheries Service.  Ice Bridge Team leaves for AntarcticaOct. 12, 2009 - As part of Operation Ice Bridge, NASA's DC-8, a flying laboratory, will take off today from Edwards, California for Punta Arenas, Chile where NASA's Ice Bridge Team will be based until mid-November to study Antarctica.  2009: 32 lightning fatalities in USSept. 24, 2009 - More than 70 percent of deaths due to lightning occur between June and August, according to John Jensenius of the National Weather Service.  Neuroscience advisors named at UPennSept. 24, 2009 – On Sept. 18, the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Neuroscience & Society, a cross-disciplinary center focused on understanding and communicating the impact of neuroscience on society, named its initial board of advisors. |
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