Barry Friedman

3 weeks ago | explorer.aapg.org | Barry Friedman

Map by John McLeod of Source Rocks International based on data provided by the Geological Survey of Ukraine Please log in to read the full article Ukraine, entering its fourth year of war with Russia, makes up only 0.4 percent of the Earth’s surface and is home to approximately 5 percent of all the world’s critical raw materials. Politicians aren’t alone in their fascination by the place.

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Barry Friedman

People who grew up in Lakeland some time ago might be surprised to learn that the telephone number they used to dial to hear the time and temperature is still operating. But it will be disconnected by the end of this month. Publix has provided the service since 1965 for people who dialed (863) 686-8118.

1 month ago | explorer.aapg.org | Barry Friedman

For years, space agencies like NASA have monitored Mars with an array of instruments, finding new images to add to our understanding of the planet’s surface. What was discovered in 2001 was something different ... maybe. It was a perfectly square-shaped structure, captured by the Mars Orbiter Camera aboard the Global Surveyor. It is estimated by various independent analysts to be about a mile and a half long on each side. As to why it took that long to get noticed, it really didn’t.

1 month ago | explorer.aapg.org | Barry Friedman

Whale Valley Museum’s Basilosaurus isis Upper Eocene whale skeletons and interior of the under-ground museum; the museum is designed to enter from the desert above into an “undersea” view of the Eocene seaway. All photos by John Dolson. Please log in to read the full article In the Sahara Desert, about three hours south of Cairo, there is a site of more than 500 Eocene whale skeletons lying on the surface. You read that right.

Jan 24, 2025 | lkldnow.com | Barry Friedman

Dear readers: As LkldNow approaches its 10th birthday this fall, Executive Director Trinity Laurino and I are excited to announce new leadership for our newsroom. Robert Meyerowitz, an experienced editor who has worked with news organizations large and small, became editor of LkldNow this month. Robert is our third editor. He takes over from Cindy Glover, who succeeded me in March 2023.