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Astronomers see a black hole ‘spaghettify’ a star in real time
Artist’s impression of star being tidally disrupted by a supermassive black hole. ESO/M. Kornmesser It’s one of those astounding events that sounds like science fiction, but is just plain science. Astronomers say they were able to capture in unprecedented detail the process of a star being ripped into strips and devoured by a black …
‘Real and imminent’ extinction risk to whales
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A humpback whale jumps to the surface of the Pacific Ocean More than 350 scientists and conservationists from 40 countries have signed a letter calling for global action to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises from extinction. They say more than half of all species are of conservation concern, with …
Looking to buy a home in Hampton Roads? Experts break down the red hot, unprecedented local real estate market
(WAVY) — You can now add the local housing market to the list of things going crazy in 2020. Record low interest rates make buying as attractive as ever. While record low inventory fuels competition for the few available houses, industry experts say they’ve never seen anything quite like it. Interest rates are staying in …
Shark researchers size up real ‘Megalodon’ for first time
Image copyright Oliver Demuth Image caption How a human diver would have compared to the real Meg The enormity of a prehistoric mega-shark made famous in Hollywood films has finally been revealed by researchers. Until now, only the length of the Otodus Megalodon, as featured in the 2018 film The Meg, had been estimated from …
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Weighs In On Real Estate Technology Creating Opportunities For New York and New Jersey Consumers During COVID-19
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — REX, the real estate technology company connecting residential real estate buyers and sellers and offering the lowest transaction costs in the industry, released two new reports Wednesday analyzing housing market trends in New York and New Jersey. Public data compiled and analyzed by REX’s data team, led by Chief …
eXp World Holdings Acquires Leading Real Estate Search Technology Company Showcase IDX Nasdaq:EXPI
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the parent company for eXp Realty and VirBELA, today announced it has acquired all the assets of Showcase IDX, the leading real estate search technology company that helps agents market and grow their businesses and online presence. Showcase IDX’s services include …
Breaking News: Racism Is a Hidden but Real Part of COVID-19 : Emergency Medicine News
Figure: racism, COVID-19 Emergency physicianLeana Wen, MD, told Anderson Cooper on CNN in late June that she had experienced a new kind of racism since the pandemic started, with some people calling her a bat eater and worse. Though she was reluctant to discuss this xenophobia for fear of appearing to dilute the Black Lives …
Let’s Not Shake On It: Are Contactless Technologies the Future? | Pillsbury – Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law
On May 1, Texas began Phase I of its economic reopening, permitting certain businesses to begin operating again. Many states have since followed. As state governors look to continue to reopen with additional safety precautions in place, several (including California, Kansas, Texas, Ohio and Delaware) have implemented rules that require the use of face coverings …