Nevada, constituent state of the United States of America. It borders Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and California to the west. It ranks seventh among the 50 U.S. states in terms of total area. It also, however, is one of the most sparsely settled. Carson City, in the western part of the state, is the capital. Nevada became the 36th state of the union on October 31, 1864.
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Views: The Roadrunner Of The Grand Canyon
The Roadrunner of the Grand Canyon. America The Beautiful.
Research Preview: Nature Magazine – August 25, 2022
- Which glaciers are the biggest? Scientists finally have an answer – The world’s record holders are in Antarctica, regardless of how ‘glacier’ is defined.
- First space rock found inside Venus’s orbit — and it’s jumbo-sized – An asteroid that travels inside the orbit of Venus probably wandered there from further afield.
- Stretchy synthetic nerve helps mice give ball a mighty kick -Device can bridge a nerve damaged by motor-neuron disease or spinal-cord injury.
- Mosquitoes sniff out humans with super-smelling neurons – The biting insects have an odour-sensing set-up superior to that of many other animals.
- Mount Everest’s harsh heights shelter a rich array of life – Scraps of DNA show that living things of all kinds thrive in the thin air above 4,000 metres.
Views: The Waterfalls & Landscapes Of Yosemite
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Yosemite Falls 1:48 Yosemite Firefall 2:31 Yosemite Valley 4:18 Yosemite Stars View 5:05 Vernal Falls 7:06 Tenaya Lake 8:57 Rafting in Merced River 10:48 Glacier Point Yosemite 12:14 Half Dome 14:36 El Capitan 15:18 Bridalveil Fall 16:35 Mariposa Grove 17:25 Tunnel View 18:04 Taft Point 18:39 Tuolumne Meadows
News: Putin’s ‘Winter War’ Strategy, Singapore And Vietnam’s Gay Rights Gains
As winter approaches, we look at Vladimir Putin’s strategy in Ukraine and whether European solidarity can withstand soaring energy prices.
Plus: victories for gay rights in Singapore and Vietnam, the global impact of a strike at the UK’s biggest container port, and a check-in from the Formex interior design event in Sweden.
Front Page: Wall Street Journal – August 25, 2022
Biden Urged to Act Swiftly on Ukraine Nuclear Plant
A bipartisan letter from dozens of experts and former officials called on the U.S. president to make the deteriorating situation at the Zaporizhzhia plant an administration priority and demand an immediate inspection by the IAEA.
Biden Cancels Up to $20,000 in Student Debt for Millions
The president’s executive order will provide unprecedented relief for tens of millions of Americans but is certain to draw legal challenges and political pushback.6,906Long read
Musk-Twitter Legal Fight Complicated by Whistleblower Complaint
Allegations by the platform’s former head of security may open new legal pathways in Elon Musk’s effort to abandon the $44 billion takeover.6 min read
Walking Tours: South Harbour Helsinki, Finland
South Harbour is a bay and harbour area immediately next to the centre of the city of Helsinki, Finland. 4.7 million passengers in liner traffic and some 37 000 international cruise passengers travel through it every year.
Firearms: Why AR-15-Style Rifles & Guns Are Surging
Known as a symbol of freedom to its admirers and an assault weapon to its detractors, the AR-15 is one of the most controversial weapons in America. Lightweight and easily customizable AR-15-style weapons have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years taking center stage at gun ranges and shooting competitions across the country.
Chapters: Intro: 0:00–2:17 Chapter 1 America’s rifle: 2:18–5:30 Chapter 2 Gun ownership in America: 5:31–7:35 Chapter 3 Gun-makers: 7:36–9:51 Chapter 4 Gun ads: 9:52–11:55 Chapter 5 Mass shootings: 11:56–16:29
According to the most recent national figures, there are an estimated 393 million civilian-owned firearms in the U.S. And there are about 20 million AR-15-style weapons in the country. Firearm manufacturers have seen revenue surge taking in about $1 billion from the sale of AR-15-style weapons in the past decade.
But the weapons have also been involved in a number of mass shootings. AR-15-style weapons were used at shootings in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago and a grocery store in upstate New York. Critics argue the weapons are also aggressively marketed by gun companies targeting at-risk young males.
So what is behind the popularity of the AR-15 and what responsibility do gun makers have when their products are used in mass shootings? Watch the video to learn more.
Preview: New Scientist Magazine – August 27, 2022
Previews: Country Life Magazine – August 24, 2022
Country Life 24 August 2022
Country Life 24 August goes on a Scottish pilgrimage and celebrates the bicentenary of The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, The Royal Company of Archers.
Masterpiece
Jack Watkins falls under the spell of The Lady of Shalott
Romance realised
In the first of two articles, Clive Aslet tours Ardfin on the Isle of Jura, a Victorian sporting lodge reimagined for the 21st century
When the saints go marching in
Retracing the Highland route of St Columba to Iona, Joe Gibbs and his fellow pilgrims conquer hill and glen, until sickness hits
Bring me my bow
Royal Archer Jamie Blackett dons his green coat on the bicentenary of The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland
