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— Pair of blimps will cover Virginia Tech at Miami college football matchup
Understanding Earth’s dynamic climate requires knowledge of more than just greenhouse gases. One of the key measurements scientists measure is reflected solar radiance, or the amount of outgoing sunlight energy scattered from Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Watching solar radiances over time helps scientists gauge and better understand environmental changes like global warming. Continue reading
About 175 black and white photographs of a gas balloon race held over London in 1909 are being auctioned by Dominic Winter Auctioneers of Cirencester, Gloucester.
By Terry Turner
Just south of Des Moines in Indianola is the National Balloon Museum. The museum is dedicated to educating the public on the history and current developments in the science and sport of ballooning. Continue reading
ByCharles McGrath
A Floating Historian’s Hot-Air Adventure: Richard Holmes, author of “Falling Upwards,” takes a ride in a balloon.