Thanks spetznaz & Captain Beyond.
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Posted on 10/09/2011 8:28:11 PM PDT by smokingfrog
New research suggests the continuation of life on Earth depends on massive explosions on the other side of the galaxy.
The explosions, gamma-ray bursts thought to occur when two stars collide, can release tons of high-energy gamma-ray radiation into space.
Scientists believe they have already played a part in some the planet's extinctions.
They say the blasts could be contributing to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer.
Brian Thomas, of Washburn University, in Topeka, Kansas, said: 'We find that a kind of gamma-ray burst — a short gamma-ray burst — is probably more significant than a longer gamma-ray burst.
'The duration is not as important as the amount of radiation.'
The research is being presented on Sunday, October 9, at the Geological Society of America's annual meeting in Minneapolis.
It is thought to be the first time scientists have connected the timing of these gamma-ray bursts to extinctions on Earth that can be dated through the fossil record. They say the blasts could be contributing to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
This looks like the ultimate in “green jobs.” Appropriate some money so Obama can get some unionized workers started on building the gamma-ray umbrella.
Hey-hey, hey-ho, high-energy gamma-ray radiation has got to go!
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Oh great! Now everyone gets to be the Hulk.
The explosions, gamma-ray bursts THOUGHT to occur when two stars collide, can release tons of high-energy gamma-ray radiation into space.
Scientists BELIEVE they have already played a part in some the planet's extinctions.
They SAY the blasts could be contributing to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer.
Brian Thomas, of Washburn University, in Topeka, Kansas, said: 'We find that a kind of gamma-ray burst — a short gamma-ray burst — is PROBABLY more significant than a longer gamma-ray burst.
It is THOUGHT to be the first time scientists have connected the timing of these gamma-ray bursts to extinctions on Earth that can be dated through the fossil record.
They say the blasts COULD be contributing to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer.
Well, gee, if you're THAT sure.....
Women and minorities to be hardest hit.
The Pierson’s Puppeteers know how to handle that one. You just move the entire solar system away from the exploding core.
“could be” “probably”
I need more research cash...
HELL YEAH LOL!
It always Godzilla fault on that beside earthquakes
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