NASA’s CALIPSO satellite tracks how much dust makes the trans-Atlantic journey from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon rainforest. Among this dust is phosphorus, an essential nutrient that acts like a fertilizer, which the Amazon depends on in order to flourish. The new dust transport estimates were derived from data collected by NASA’s satellite from 2007… Continue reading NASA Satellite Tracks Saharan Dust To Amazon In 3-D
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Becoming Sumo: First Egyptian Sumo Wrestler
Abdelrahman Shalan, 21-year-old Egyptian, is the first professional sumo wrestler from Africa or the Arab region. Ōsuna-arashi, whose chosen ring name translates into English as “great sandstorm”, rose quickly through the unsalaried ranks, gaining the interest of Japanese media and popularity among sumo fans. Ōsuna-arashi was promoted to the top tier makuuchi division for the November 2013 tournament. Watch a short video below explores… Continue reading Becoming Sumo: First Egyptian Sumo Wrestler