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New tool helps Subaru researchers better understand formation, evolution of universe

Called the Prime Focus Spectrograph, it features about 2,400 prisms scattered across the extremely wide field of view available at the Subaru Telescope’s primary focus, allowing for simultaneous spectroscopic observation and dramatically enhancing its efficiency.

World Surf League’s One Ocean Initiative: Protecting marine ecosystems, fostering community involvement

In its 2023 Annual Purpose & Impact Report, the World Surf League’s One Ocean Initiative celebrates its key environmental milestones, such as protecting and restoring 45,374 hectares of critical surfing ecosystems and planting 100,000 corals, while amplifying community involvement.

Senators Implore Entities to Intervene in Amazon

Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in writing a pair of letters calling for major companies and financial firms to combat ongoing fires in the Amazon.

BJ Penn Returning to Cage at UFC 237

Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the cage at UFC 237 on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

U.S. Navy Announces 26th Rim of the Pacific Exercise

The Pacific Fleet announces that 26 nations, 47 surface ships, five submarines, 18 national land forces and more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.