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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. Dark, massive asteroid to fly by Earth on May 31

    It's 1.7 miles long. Its surface is covered in a sooty black substance similar to the gunk at the bottom of a barbecue. If it impacted Earth it would probably result in global extinction. Good thing it is just making a flyby.
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    It's 1.7 miles long. Its surface is covered in a sooty black substance similar to the gunk at the bottom of a barbecue. If it impacted Earth it would probably result in global extinction. Good thing it is just making a flyby. Asteroid 1998 QE2 will make...
  2. May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. Rain and fire is a 'double jeopardy' situation, scientists say

    When it comes to Southern California's increasingly perilous fire season, you can blame both the lack of rain and the little rain we did have.
    When it comes to Southern California's increasingly perilous fire season, you can blame both the lack of rain and the little rain we did have. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and at Chapman University said satellite data show the...

    Tags: Wildfires, National Weather Service, NASA, Science and Technology

  4. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. An administrative law judge ruled that JPL unfairly disciplined scientists over emails sent at work

    A National Labor Relations Board judge has ordered NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge to rescind disciplinary actions against five scientists who shared emails at work about a Supreme Court decision on background security...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Science and Technology, Judges

  6. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  7. Satellite images show 'double jeopardy' wildfire danger

    When it comes to Southern California’s increasingly perilous fire season, you can blame it on the rain. That’s the paradoxical case made by satellite data from NASA and India.
    When it comes to Southern California’s increasingly perilous fire season, you can blame it on the rain. That’s the paradoxical case made by satellite data from NASA and India. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and at...

    Tags: Wildfires, National Weather Service, NASA, Science and Technology, Weather

  8. May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Caltech to appeal judge's order to rescind disciplinary actions

    NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Tuesday said it planned to appeal a National Labor Relations Board judge’s order to rescind disciplinary actions against five engineers and scientists who shared emails at work about a Supreme Court decision...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Work Relations, Crime, Law and Justice, NASA, Justice System

  10. May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  11. JPL to appeal NLRB order rescinding discipline of 5 employees

    NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Tuesday said it planned to appeal a National Labor Relations Board judge's order to rescind disciplinary actions against five engineers and scientists. "Caltech respectfully disagrees with the decision and intends...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Work Relations, Crime, Law and Justice, NASA, Justice System

  12. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. Judge orders JPL to drop discipline over scientists' email

    A National Labor Relations Board judge has ordered NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to rescind disciplinary actions against five scientists who shared emails at work about a Supreme Court decision on background security checks for JPL employees....

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Science and Technology, Labor Legislation

  14. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  15. Springs fire expected to be fully controlled by Tuesday afternoon

    The Springs fire in Ventura County was 90% contained Tuesday morning and was expected to be completely under control by the end of the day, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
    The Springs fire in Ventura County was 90% contained Tuesday morning and was expected to be completely under control by the end of the day, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze damaged 15 homes but did not...

    Tags: National Weather Service, Fires, Natural Resource Industry

  16. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  17. 'May miracle' of above-average rainfall is a gift to firefighters

    A "May miracle" of almost perfectly timed, above-average rainfall helped firefighters battling the large Springs fire in Ventura County and guaranteed that Los Angeles would not break a dubious record.
    A "May miracle" of almost perfectly timed, above-average rainfall helped firefighters battling the large Springs fire in Ventura County and guaranteed that Los Angeles would not break a dubious record. The city was on track to having its fourth-driest...

    Tags: Wildfires, National Weather Service, Jerry Brown, Fires, Weather Statistics

  18. May 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  19. 'May miracle' rain gives Southern California some relief

    A “May miracle” of almost perfectly timed, above average rainfall helped firefighters battling the large Springs fire in Ventura County, and guaranteed that Los Angeles would not break a dubious record. The city was on track to having its...

    Tags: National Weather Service, Fires

  20. May 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  21. Look up! Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early Sunday

    Pull out the reclining lawn chairs and get yourself to the darkest area you can find: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, and if you get lucky, you can catch up to 30 "shooting stars" per hour.
    Pull out the reclining lawn chairs and get yourself to the darkest area you can find: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, and if you get lucky, you can catch up to 30 "shooting stars" per hour. You may also want to set your alarm...
  22. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  23. Mars Curiosity rover's next drill target a bumpier challenge

    After a four-week spring break, NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has set its sights on the next drill target: Cumberland, a rock lying about 9 feet away from where the rover first broke ground in Yellowknife Bay.
    After a four-week spring break, NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has set its sights on the next drill target: Cumberland, a rock lying about 9 feet away from where the rover first broke ground in Yellowknife Bay. The new target will be a greater...

    Tags: NASA, Science and Technology, NASA Mars Exploration Program

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