[SPIRou + Wapiti => habitable exoplanet] Thanks to the #SPIRou infrared spectrometer on the #CFHT and the implementation of Wapiti, a new method for correcting #disturbances related to the #atmosphere, astronomers have detected an #exoplanet in the habitable zone of an M-type star—11.4 light-years from Earth.

Next-generation instruments will make it possible to determine whether this planet is rocky or not, and whether liquid water is part of its composition.

More info: https://www.irap.omp.eu/en/2026/01/spirou-the-second-closest-exoplanet-in-the-habitable-zone-discovered-just-11-4-light-years-away/

Little terns nest on sheltered sandy beaches

"These small seabirds are not faring well along Australia’s south-eastern coastline."

"As a beach-nesting bird, Australian fairy terns often lay their eggs on wide sandy beaches next to clear blue water – exactly the sort of places people enjoy for recreation...The overlap puts the birds and their offspring at risk from people, cars, foxes and other predators, as well as weather events like storm surges."
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/29/fairy-terns-returning-to-port-phillip-bay-floating-nests-decoys
#birds #seabirds #beach #dogs #cars #bikes #disturbances #NSW #coast #biodiversity #wildlife #AllOurBeach

NORTHLAND FORECAST FOR JULY 13 & 14, 2024:

The #Northland will be dealing with #hot and #humid #weather this weekend with #temperatures in the 80s and low 90s, and #dew #points in the 60s and lower 70s.

Several #disturbances will bring #showers and #thunderstorms. There is the potential that some #storms become #severe. High #winds are the biggest concern along with heavy #rain.

VIDEO & DISCUSSION: https://www.fox21online.com/weather/

#wxtooter #wx #forecast #MNwx #WIwx #UPwx