[Jawlist] Weekly Science Report 10-20-17

Sun Oct 22 17:24:43 PDT 2017

*Weekly Science Report*

*October 20, 2017*

*“Most of us want humanity to survive for a simple reason: We hope there’s
a chance for our families and civilizations to endure and improve over the
long term.”*

Annalee Newitz

Introduction

Steve Detwiler created this publication with the support of Graham Hancock
and John Anthony West to share news and information on various disciplines
to include but not limited to paleontology, space sciences, genetics and
archaeology.  His goal behind sharing this publication has always been very
simple, by sharing knowledge we can make our world a better place.  This
publication is Mr. Detwiler’s contribution to bring people together and
share ideas and discoveries with his fellow humans.

I hope you enjoy this publication and that the content challenges and
inspires you!

Steve Detwiler

News Articles   *Paleontology, Evolution and Prehistoric Studies*

Ancient, lost mountains in the Karoo reveals the secrets of massive
extinction event

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-10/uotw-alm101817.php

*History*

'Nazi Grandma,' 88, Convicted of Holocaust Denial in Germany

https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-nazi-grandma-apos-88-121215914.html?utm_content=buffer4070a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Study reshapes understanding of climate change’s impact on early societies

https://news.yale.edu/2017/10/17/study-reshapes-understanding-climate-changes-impact-early-societies

A Trove of Yiddish Artifacts Rescued From the Nazis, and Oblivion

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/arts/a-trove-of-yiddish-artifacts-rescued-from-the-nazis-and-oblivion.html?emc=edit_th_20171019&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=43010398

Indonesia massacres: Declassified US files shed new light

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41651047

French aviators credited with transatlantic flight

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41656406

The Hidden Stories of the York Gospel

https://www.archaeology.org/issues/275-1711/from-the-trenches/6014-trenches-england-york-gospel-dna

A college professor criticized Trump. Now the White House wants an
investigation

https://www.salon.com/2017/10/10/a-college-professor-criticized-trump-now-the-white-house-wants-an-investigation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=salon

Ancient Turkish town prepares to vanish under floodwaters

https://phys.org/news/2017-10-ancient-turkish-town-floodwaters.html

Researchers have found signs of ritual violence on skeletons from an
ancient civilization in the Andes

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/pacopampa-peru-andes-archaeology-ritual-violence-skeletons-ancient-civilization-discovery-torture-a8011076.html

*Archaeology*

World Monuments Fund recognises sites threatened by conflict, climate
change and natural disasters

http://theartnewspaper.com/news/world-monuments-fund-recognises-sites-threatened-by-conflict-climate-change-and-natural-disasters

Massive section of Western Wall and Roman theater uncovered after 1,700
years

https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-section-of-western-wall-and-roman-theater-uncovered-after-1700-years/

Stonehenge builders 'ate food from Scotland'

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-41669774

Athenia: Is this the wreck of the first British ship torpedoed in WW2?

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41503664

Research sheds new light on early turquoise mining in Southwest

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-10/uoa-rsn101817.php

The Most Spectacular Mosaics Exposed in Israel to Receive the Most
Spectacular Permanent Home in Lod

http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/the-most-spectacular-mosaics-exposed-in-israel-to-receive-the-most-spectacular-permanent-home-in-lod/2017/10/20/

Iron Age skeletal remains discovered on Irish coast after Storm Ophelia

http://irishpost.co.uk/iron-age-skeletal-remains-discovered-on-irish-coast-after-storm-ophelia/

400 Mysterious Ancient Stone Structures Discovered in Saudi Arabia

https://www.livescience.com/60698-mysterious-stone-structures-discovered-saudi-arabia.html

*Egyptology*   Volcanic eruptions linked to social unrest in Ancient Egypt
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-10/fe-vel101317.php
*General Science*

How Women Are Harassed Out of Science

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/07/how-women-are-harassed-out-of-science/492521/

This Robot Tractor Is Ready to Disrupt Construction

*https://www.wired.com/story/this-robot-tractor-is-ready-to-disrupt-construction/?mbid=nl_101917_daily_list3_p2
<https://www.wired.com/story/this-robot-tractor-is-ready-to-disrupt-construction/?mbid=nl_101917_daily_list3_p2>*

To Survive the Streets, Robocars Must Learn to Think Like Humans

*https://www.wired.com/story/self-driving-cars-freezing-robot-problem/?mbid=nl_101917_daily_list3_p3
<https://www.wired.com/story/self-driving-cars-freezing-robot-problem/?mbid=nl_101917_daily_list3_p3>*

*Physics, Earth and Space Sciences*

How Scientists Predict If a Spacecraft Will Fall and Kill You

https://www.wired.com/story/how-scientists-predict-if-a-spacecraft-will-fall-and-kill-you/?mbid=nl_101917_daily_list1_p3

Neutron Stars Collide, and Astrophysics Feels the Ripple

https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-detect-fifth-gravitational-wave-this-time-from-neutron-stars/?mbid=nl_101617_daily_list1_p5

Lunar Scientists Want to Hitch a Ride on America's Next Moonshot

https://www.wired.com/story/lunar-scientists-want-hitch-a-ride-on-americas-next-moonshot/?mbid=nl_101617_daily_list3_p3

Astronomers measure Milky Way using radio waves

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronomers-measure-milky-way-using-radio-waves/

Mapping the Great Barrier Reef with cameras, drones and NASA tech

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mapping-the-great-barrier-reef-with-cameras-drones-and-nasa-tech/

The place spacecraft go to die

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41683839

MAVEN mission finds Mars has a twisted tail

https://phys.org/news/2017-10-maven-mission-mars-tail.html

*Environment, Climate Change and Alternative Energy Sources*   University
of Utah to get half its power from renewable sources under new deal with
energy providers
http://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2017/10/10/university-of-utah-to-get-half-its-power-from-renewable-sources-under-new-deal-with-energy-providers/
  More acidic oceans 'will affect all sea life'
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41653511   Wind turbines off
coast of Scotland make waves in renewable energy
https://techxplore.com/news/2017-10-turbines-coast-scotland-renewable-energy.html

*Biological, Genetics and Medical Sciences*

Whales and dolphins have rich 'human-like' cultures and societies

https://phys.org/news/2017-10-whales-dolphins-rich-human-like-cultures.html#jCp
  The Hunt for the Brain-Eating Amoebas of Yellowstone
https://www.wired.com/story/the-hunt-for-the-brain-eating-amoebas-of-yellowstone/?mbid=nl_101817_daily_list1_p2

*Other*

The “Science” Behind “Geostorm”, the Newest Weather-Fueled Doomsday Flick
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/science-behind-geostorm-newest-weather-fueled-doomsday-flick-180965303/#9UkLbxK8htE97S66.99

Where's the Proof That Mindfulness Meditation Works?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wheres-the-proof-that-mindfulness-meditation-works1/

Baltimore middle-schoolers’ viral rendition of ‘Rise Up’ helps soothe a
troubled nation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2017/10/13/baltimore-middle-schoolers-viral-rendition-of-rise-up-helps-soothe-a-troubled-nation/?hpid=hp_hp-cards_hp-card-local%3Ahomepage%2Fcard&utm_term=.062a167489b4

*How to combat racial bias: Start in childhood*

https://theconversation.com/how-to-combat-racial-bias-start-in-childhood-85352

Additional Informational

Statement Regarding the United States of America’s Intention to Withdraw
from UNESCO

http://uscbs.org/news/statement-regarding-united-states-americas-intention-withdraw-unesco/
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