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Edwin Rod

Edwin Rod

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I enjoy posting about Science and Astronomy My interests and more can be found @ http://groups.io/g/AstronomyNZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/5889909863 http://facebook.com/edwin.rod.984

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Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 2h

theconversation.com/the-erie-can...

The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion

Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American frontier.

theconversation.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 17h

Thats not a ballroom

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 21h

eaps.ethz.ch/en/news/arch...

Madagascar: The island split in two by time

How ancient rifting reshaped the island's landscape and helped forge one of Earth's richest biodiversity hotspots.

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 1d

spectrumoi.com/product/astr...

ES Astro 53 Pro | Spectrum Optics

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 1d

www.astronomy.com/science/nasa...

NASA’s JPL lays off 550 employees

NASA JPL layoffs cut 550 jobs in reorganization, impacting space missions. Director Dave Gallagher says it is unrelated to the shutdown.

www.astronomy.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 1d

www.rnz.co.nz/news/country...

Country Life: New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objects

Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'.

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country

Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects

www.theguardian.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

This man queried a surprise $600 bill, and was charged $21.50 for the phone call

When Simon Palmer questioned Public Trust about the size of a bill he’d received relating to his role as a property manager, he was surprised to then be billed for the phone call.

www.stuff.co.nz

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUdB...

Unitree Introducing | Unitree H2 Destiny Awakening!🥳

YouTube video by Unitree Robotics

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Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night? No thank you, astronomers say | CBC News

A U.S. company is proposing to 'sell sunlight after dark,' saying it could help power solar farms and provide access to light in emergency situations. Astronomers are not only concerned about what thi...

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

Check the Ice
www.psu.edu/news/earth-a...

Are there living microbes on Mars? Check the ice, researchers say | Penn State University

If living microbes were present on Mars, they’d most likely be found in Martian ice, not soil, according to a new study by researchers at NASA and Penn State. By recreating Mars-like conditions in the...

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

Amazing Animals
theconversation.com/giant-ground...

Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem

Researchers often rely on fossil teeth for clues about what extinct animals ate. Giant ground sloths’ teeth have been tricky to analyze, though – until now.

theconversation.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/8...

Hundreds of public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin's Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban

A group of prominent figures, including artificial intelligence heavyweights, has lead a call to end efforts to create ‘superintelligence.'

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Red warning: Extreme weather ahead - and it’s not just wind

Thousands are without power and flights are cancelled on a day where most of the country will experience “significant weather”. Also in the forecast: thunderstorms and marble-sized hail.

www.stuff.co.nz

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 3d

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

Cant be any worse than Tuesday can it?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Weather live: Wind warnings upgraded to 'red', fire destroys Kaikōura homes

Wind warnings have now reached "red" level, with gales up to 150km/h expected, while fire crews battle to slow a series of blazes.

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

theconversation.com/when-coal-sm...

When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money

The situation had to get pretty bad before people really forced the government to act. But the effort was ultimately successful.

theconversation.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

www.space.com/space-explor...

Mysterious wreckage in Australian Outback is likely part of Chinese rocket

"It could actually be (a significant part of) the upper stage itself."

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 4d

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

‘Even bigger’: Wellington’s high winds might just be a taster for what’s to come

An “even bigger” weather system is due to hit the country later in the week.

www.stuff.co.nz

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 5d

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 5d

cosmobiota.substack.com/p/notes-from...

Notes from an Astrobiology Journey in New Zealand

My first trip to New Zealand, sharing in astrobiology and space exploration, and community building

cosmobiota.substack.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 5d

arstechnica.com/space/2025/1...

Something from “space” may have just struck a United Airlines flight over Utah

“NTSB gathering radar, weather, flight recorder data.”…

arstechnica.com

Edwin Rod @edwinrodham.bsky.social · 6d

Interesting look at Brown Dwarfs here
earthsky.org/space/phosph...

Phosphine on brown dwarf is 1st found in surprise discovery