Penguin poo helps keep Antarctica cool

Adelie penguins on sea ice off the Antarctic Peninsula Ashley Cooper pics/Alamy Fumes of ammonia rising from piles of droppings in Antarctica’s crowded penguin colonies help boost the formation of clouds, which have a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight away from the surface. “This demonstrates a deep connection between the ecosystem and atmospheric processes,” says Matthew…

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LeBron James contract options explained: With deadline looming, Lakers star can stay for $52.6M, but will he?

LeBron James has earned more money playing professional basketball than any other human in history. ESPN reported last month that James is expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season. If he does so, according to Spotrac, his career earnings will top $581 million. Throw in his off-court earnings and business ventures, and…

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Oregon State Baseball Offseason Movement Tracker

INF Bryson Glassco – Clackamas CC -> Originally from Spanish Springs High School in Sparks, Nevada, Bryson Glassco was recruited to play for Clackamas Community College and is coming off his second season with the Cougars. The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder played shortstop for CCC, and is coming off a sophomore season where he hit .438, with…

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