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Reblog to congratulate Colorado on this huge win for the freedom to marry!
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Just three weeks after a state judge ruled in favor of the freedom to marry in Colorado, a federal judge in the state has also struck down Colorado’s marriage ban! Share this to celebrate this jump forward for marriage: http://bit.ly/1pHWyVy
Join us if you’re in the area!!!
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A jaw-dropping canyon panorama, sheer cliffs, brightly colored formations and towering monoliths, all make Colorado National Monument an incredible sight to behold. Photographer Claudia Cooper says it well, “Before I visited Colorado National Monument, I’d read it was like a "mini Grand Canyon.” Now I know why - it was truly stunning.“ Take Rim Rock Drive and follow the twists and turns that introduce you to a variety of different views overlooking this geological masterpiece. Photo by Claudia Cooper (www.sharetheexperience.org).
Grand Canyon National Park turns 100!
On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years since it’s designation as a national park.
“GRAND CANYON OF THE COLORADO, COLORADO RIVER,” 1872. Series: Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, 1871 - 1873 Record Group 106: Records of the Smithsonian Institution, 1871 - 1952.
via The Unwritten Record.
Coffee in Space: Keeping Crew Members Grounded in Flight
Happy National Coffee Day, coffee lovers!
On Earth, a double shot mocha latte with soymilk, low-fat whip and a caramel drizzle is just about as complicated as a cup of coffee gets. Aboard the International Space Station, however, even just a simple cup of black coffee presents obstacles for crew members.
Understanding how fluids behave in microgravity is crucial to bringing the joys of the coffee bean to the orbiting laboratory. Astronaut Don Pettit crafted a DIY space cup using a folded piece of overhead transparency film. Surface tension keeps the scalding liquid inside the cup, and the shape wicks the liquid up the sides of the device into the drinker’s mouth.
The Capillary Beverage investigation explored the process of drinking from specially designed containers that use fluid dynamics to mimic the effect of gravity. While fun, this study could provide information useful to engineers who design fuel tanks for commercial satellites!
The capillary beverage cup allows astronauts to drink much like they would on Earth. Rather than drinking from a shiny bag and straw, the cup allows the crew member to enjoy the aroma of the beverage they’re consuming.
On Earth, liquid is held in the cup by gravity. In microgravity, surface tension keeps the liquid stable in the container.
The ISSpresso machine brought the comforts of freshly-brewed coffees and teas to the space station. European astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti enjoyed the first cup of espresso brewed using the ISSpresso machine during Expedition 43.
Now, during Expedition 53, European astronaut Paolo Nespoli enjoys the same comforts.
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren celebrated National Coffee Day during Expedition 45 by brewing the first cup of hand brewed coffee in space.
We have a latte going on over on our Snapchat account, so give us a follow to stay up to date! Also be sure to follow @ISS_Research on Twitter for your daily dose of space station science.
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According to a Turkish proverb, coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love.
It’s National Coffee Day, and to celebrate we took a dip into the NPR archives and found this great report tracing the history of the coffee break, courtesy of Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg.
Enjoy!
-Kate
Photo: iStockphoto
Since it’s National Coffee Day, we thought we’d share another!
I am pleased to announce that, effective today, Social Security is processing some widow’s and widower’s claims by surviving members of same-sex marriages and paying benefits where they are due.
- Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security
For more information, click here: http://1.usa.gov/1k8VSYx
(via one-colorado)
In the early years of the 20th century, the rapid development of the southwestern United States was creating a high demand for electricity and water. Simultaneously, a series of catastrophic floods made it clear that the Colorado River needed to be dammed and controlled. With Congress’ approval, construction of the Hoover Dam began in 1931.
