Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Birth of a solar system: Astronomers observe early planet formation for 1st time

An explosion of orange light against a black background

Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/solar-system-creation-1.7586842?cmp=rss

Fire destroys main stage of Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival before event

Fireworks burst and smoke rises as a fire engulfs the main stage at a music festival. Houses are in the foreground, but not burning.

A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tomorrowland-festival-fire-belgium-1.7586811?cmp=rss

More than 900 ex-U.S. Justice Dept. employees warn against Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove

Greying man sits looking glum

More than 900 former U.S. Justice Department employees are warning the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee against confirming President Donald Trump's nominee Emil Bove to serve as an appellate court judge.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/emil-bove-nomination-warning-former-justice-department-employees-1.7586522?cmp=rss

How Canada's oilsands transformed into one of North America's lowest-cost plays

An oilsands facility.

Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/how-canada-s-oilsands-transformed-into-one-of-north-america-s-lowest-cost-plays-1.7586510?cmp=rss