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Daily Upsider - Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
James Linder & Julia Mejia
September 18, 2024
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Good Morning! 🌞
My mind was recently blown when I learned that Sharks existed before trees!!
Sharks have been around for about 400 million years, while the first trees appeared around 350 million years ago.
Today’s Upside
Space
Hubble Telescope, Still Hard at Work
Hubble Space Telescope image of the Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33, which is the third-largest galaxy in our Local Group of galaxies – credit, NASA, ESA, M. Boyer (STScI), and J. Dalcanton (University of Washington)
The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an image of the Triangulum Galaxy (M33), proving it remains relevant despite the James Webb Telescope’s advanced infrared capabilities.
M33, located in the constellation Triangulum, is about half the size of the Milky Way and is the third-largest galaxy in the Local Group after Andromeda (M31) and the Milky Way. Known for its rapid star formation, M33 forms stars at a rate 10 times higher than Andromeda, thanks to its abundant gas, dust, and ionized hydrogen clouds (H-II regions). Interestingly, its well-ordered spiral arms show little evidence of interaction with other galaxies, suggesting its star formation isn’t driven by galactic collisions, as is common elsewhere. Instead, high-mass stars seem to form from molecular cloud collisions within M33.
The image reveals reddish clouds of ionized hydrogen and dark dust lanes. The graininess is due to swarms of stars—M33 is one of the few galaxies close enough for Hubble to resolve individual stars. Unlike most spiral galaxies, M33 lacks a central bulge or a supermassive black hole, making it a "pure disk galaxy," a structure found in about 15-18% of galaxies.
Despite its current stability, M33 may collide with both Andromeda and the Milky Way in the future. This image is part of a survey aimed at refining theories on the interstellar medium, star formation, and stellar evolution.
If you want to see another fantastic image, check out this image from NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Good News
Boy Given 1% Survival Chance Walks 5K
Harry Studley with his dad Edward – SWNS
A boy who was shot in the head as a baby and nearly died is preparing to walk a 5k for the hospital that saved his life.
Harry Studley was 18 months old in 2016 when a 24-year-old neighbor, while cleaning his air rifle, aimed it at the crying toddler, thinking it was unloaded. The pellet lodged in Harry's brain, causing a displaced skull fracture, swelling, and bleeding.
Harry was given a one percent chance of survival but beat the odds. However, he still deals with epilepsy, partial blindness, weakness, and some cognitive challenges. Now nine, Harry and his father, Ed, will participate in the Grand Walk for the Grand Appeal on Sunday, September 15th, to raise money for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in England.
The family has created a JustGiving page for donations.
Little Harry Studley being reunited with the paramedics who saved him – SWNS
Environment
Coastal Emu Eggs Found in Australia
The coastal emu is genetically different to inland emus. (Supplied: NSW Forestry Corporation)
A recent discovery of endangered coastal emu eggs has caught the attention of conservationists and forestry workers. The nest was found during a routine habitat inspection before forestry harvesting in the Clarence Valley, located on the NSW north coast. Senior field ecologist Joshua Brown reported the discovery of nine eggs in a protected area adjacent to the harvesting zone. He mentioned it was the first time in his 18-year career that he had come across emu eggs.
A coastal emu captured by photographer Jimmy Malecki on his property in the Clarence Valley. (Supplied: Jimmy Malecki)
The coastal emu, an endangered species, has an estimated wild population of fewer than 50. These birds inhabit a small region between Evans Head and Red Rock, east of Grafton. A 100-metre buffer zone was established around the nest to allow forest harvesting to continue elsewhere. "But [the site] also has connectivity to old-growth forest as well and further to the east there's a national park," Brown said. "It's all well connected for this area where this nest was found."
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Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites
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Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles
These mini casseroles combine sweet and savory flavors and are ready in an hour. Keep leftovers in the fridge or freezer for easy future meals.
Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables
With 11 grams of protein per serving, this is a solid breakfast choice. Prep it the day before and refrigerate overnight for quick assembly in the morning.
Mind Stretchers
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When is the top of a mountain similar to a savings account?
Yesterday’s Answers to the Mind Stretchers:
What breaks yet never falls? -Day! (Daybreak or Dawn)
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