Evolving Communications

And they keep coming. Nebulas are our fav. Yeah science.

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-reveals-webb-telescope-s-first-images-of-unseen-universe #

NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe The dawn of a new era in astronomy has begun as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency).

“This slice of the vast universe covers a patch of sky approximately the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length by someone on the ground”…more images at 10:30 am tomorrow.

www.nasa.gov

we congratulate all 150 new members and excited to see a few that we have worked with to tell their stories and relate their science.

We welcome 120 newly elected members and 30 international members to the National Academy of Sciences. Join us in congratulating them on their outstanding achievements in original research.

Read more: http://ow.ly/3XKX50IZ57K

Two of my favorite organizations Jet Propulsion Laboratory and FIRST. congrats to Dr. Leshin.

First female director appointed for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory For the first time in its 85-year history, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a female director. Geochemist and space scientist Laurie Leshin will serve as the director for JPL as well as the vice president of the California Institute of Technology, starting in May.

An open letter from Russian scientists and science journalists against the war with Ukraine - EU Reporter “We, Russian scientists and scientific journalists, declare a strong protest against the hostilities launched by the armed forces of our country on the territory of Ukraine. This fatal step leads to huge human losses and undermines the foundations of the established system of international securit...

Amazing capture of undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga. Tsunamis followed with the islands covered in ash. Maybe the largest volcanic eruption in 30 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzvh9qqcmls&ab_channel=AlJazeeraEnglish

Tonga volcano eruption triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific An undersea volcano eruption in the South Pacific triggered a tsunami in Tonga and sent a massive wave surge from Japan to the US west coast.

I woke this am to news that Archbishop Desmond Tutu died. Somehow knowing it is Christmas week seems fitting. A man of great kindness, laughter, and fortitude, he made such a difference in my life. Forever a part of my soul. Please watch out for us from above. .valentino.1

Wishing the happiest 90th birthday! Taken in 1998 for my first of nine trips to Africa. And when I learned there are truly people in this world who sit with the angels. He changed my life and sparked my love affair for Africa and its peoples.

https://youtu.be/qkSJlCLPP-o Several days ago, ALBERT BANDURA died at 95. His obit headline talked about the Bobo doll experiment. His story was so much more; one of the loveliest and most interesting people that I have interviewed, and spent time with.
The YT link is his profile for the National Medals Profile. BTW-This picture was taken in 2016 prior to the National Medals Ceremony. And the last time we gathered at the White House! The National Science & Technology Medals Foundation , Not picture:

This is E, the young woman in the long skirt. She has endured a fistula. We met her 3 years ago in Mozambique for a World Bank project on adolescent health.

Today is International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. 200 million women suffer worldwide.

I think of you often, E.