Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have published new findings showing Earth's center of mass constantly shifts by several millimeters each season, a phenomenon that could affect the satellite systems modern shipping and agriculture depend on. A team led by Dr. Donald Argus developed a new ultraprecise satellite tracking technique to measure how water, ice, […] The post NASA study finds Earth's center of mass shifts with the seasons, raising questions about navigation accuracy appeared first on American Almanac .
Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have published new findings showing Earth's center of mass constantly shifts by several millimeters each season, a phenomenon that could affect the satellite systems modern shipping and agriculture depend on. A team led by Dr. Donald Argus developed a new ultraprecise satellite tracking technique to measure how water, ice, and air redistribute across the planet throughout the year, tugging Earth's center of mass in different directions month by month. The study, published in the Geophysical Journal International, maps a seasonal cycle that swings the planet's mass center toward the North Pole in winter and toward South America in spring, shifts measured in millimeters but large enough to…Open
Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt (Ret.) joined "America Right Now" to discuss the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iran, its severe impact on the Iranian economy, and the newly launched "Falcon Strike" drone initiative aimed at securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
AI:Brigadier General Blaine Holt (Ret.) reports that the United States military is successfully executing a strategic naval blockade designed to strangle the Iranian regime's economy and cut off funding for their various regional proxies. This intensifying pressure campaign includes the launch of the "Falcon Strike" drone initiative, a decisive measure specifically deployed to secure commercial shipping lanes within the Strait of Hormuz against ongoing maritime threats.Open
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby joins MS NOW’s Jen Psaki to discuss Donald Trump’s claims that the United States has “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz and new reporting for The Washington Post that the CIA questioned the credibility of Israeli intelligence about an Iranian threat to Trump that ultimately led to Trump’s secret flight out of Turkey last month.
AI:President Trump has asserted that the United States maintains complete control over the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate, amid speculation regarding his administration's strategic movements and potential territorial claims in the region following a conflict. While the President maintains dominance over this critical waterway, reports have surfaced concerning the CIA questioning the credibility of Israeli intelligence regarding threats against him, which coincided with his sudden secret flight out of Turkey last month. Critics and analysts are currently debating whether the administration is utilizing press communications and staff as decoys to mask strategic shifts or security vulnerabilities during this heightened period of…Open
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.
The United States launched more strikes against Iran through the weekend, and Iran fired off its own drone strikes against American allies in the region, as a new round of back-and-forth attacks stunts the possibility of a peace deal. NewsNation's Cory Smith reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The United States and Iran exchanged new strikes overnight, reigniting tensions and raising questions about the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite Iranian claims that the vital shipping route has been closed, U.S. Central Command says the strait remains open. NewsNation's Leland Vittert joins "Morning in America" to discuss the latest. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Anna Kooiman. Saturday and Sunday starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
