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After 100 days, Deepwater Horizon oil spill still threatens Gulf coast

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After 100 days, Deepwater Horizon oil spill still threatens Gulf coast
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14 Nov

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Wednesday marked the 100th day since the beginning of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and although the leaking well was recently capped, the estimated three million or more barrels of oil already in the Gulf of Mexico are still causing trouble for many residents of the Gulf coast.

There are still many unanswered questions about the long-term impact of the spill, including how it has affected the environment and natural habitats of the Gulf as well as whether residents of the area will be able to return to their jobs and livelihoods now that the leak has been capped. US government officials say that, even after the oil well is permanently sealed, workers will still have a lot to do, including the removal of around 20 million feet (6.1 million metres) of containment boom. “I would characterize this as the first 100 days. There’s a lot of work in front of us,” said Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft of the US Coast Guard.

Authorities will use submarines to assess damage underwater, while teams on the ground assess the shoreline. While removing oil from beaches is expected to be fairly straightforward, cleaning the marshlands will be particularly difficult, as boats are needed to maneuver through small channels and workers are unable to stand on solid ground. At least 638 miles (1,027 kilometres) of the Gulf coast have been hit by the oil.

The government is focusing on both cleaning sensitive coastal regions and looking for underwater oil plumes, but is also probing into what may have been the largest accidental oil spill. The US Justice Department, as well as Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, are all investigating what contributed to the disaster. The Washington Post reported one team is looking into whether a close relationship between BP and government regulators played a role in the spill. The Post also said that Deepwater Horizon operator Transocean as well as oil services group Halliburton were being investigated.

BP officials say that they will try to perform the “static kill” process on Monday, a process which involves pumping a thick mixture of mud and cement down into the cap currently stopping the leak. At the end of next week, one of two relief wells currently being drilled should reach the leaking well, and officials will then know if the static kill has worked. It is hoped that this “bottom kill” operation will be able to permanently seal the damaged well.

Even though BP is close to sealing the oil reservoir, it still faces legal battles, economic struggles, and internal changes. On Tuesday, BP announced Tony Hayward would step down from his position as the company’s chief executive. His replacement, American Bob Dudley, will be the first non-British CEO of the company.

On Thursday, lawyers met at Boise, Idaho hearing to determine how around 200 various lawsuits against BP will play out. Depending on whether the suits can be consolidated, BP could be facing years of legal disputes. BP, Transocean, and Halliburton had already blamed each other for the disaster during a May hearing before the US Senate. Federal regulatory officials were criticized for allegedly taking bribes and not thoroughly inspecting the oil rig.

The company also reported a quarterly loss of US$16.9 billion and said it has allocated US$32.2 billion to pay for the spill. BP has a US$20 billion fund to help make up for the massive losses of the Gulf fishing, oil, and tourism industries and will pay damages for each of the millions of barrels of oil lost in the disaster.

BP says that it is the “responsible party” for cleaning up the spill because it owned the leaking well and had leased the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, but claims that it is not responsible for the entire spill.

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On the campaign trail in the USA, September 2020

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On the campaign trail in the USA, September 2020
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11 Nov

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The following is the fifth edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories.

This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail: the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee secures ballot access in all 50 U.S. states, the Unity Party of America presidential nominee proposes a novel solution to the issue of “packing” the U.S. Supreme Court, and three candidates give their thoughts on the latest military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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How To Fire Your Idiot Boss In 9 Days

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11 Nov

By Ted Cantu

I read something the other day I couldnt believe. It angered me. Want to know what it was? The news article I read talked about being cautious when looking for work. Apparently your boss, the one that pays your bills, has nothing better to do than run phony ads on

Monster.com

and in your local paper looking to entrap you. I found this very odd.

The other strange attitude I see recently revolves around this Feed the Pig campaign. This sends out a real subtle message upon first viewing. It scolds the viewer and looks down upon basically creating a better life for oneself. The whole idea here is to save money and live as tight as you can and to live in fear whenever possible.

Is this still America?

I have to ask this out loud because if I am not mistaken this country was built on having real balls. In fact if you go back in time youll find that people had their own businesses. This was actually the norm at one time. Somewhere during the industrial revolution we lost scope of this and jobs became the norm in 20th Century America. The idea of free spirited living slowly succumbed to living like a thrifty coward.

You dont owe the system anything. A recent episode of the news on ABC showed that the banks are not sympathetic to foreclosures. They have no problem throwing you back out on the street. You see I differ from most people. I am actually embarrassed to tell people that I attended college. I would rather be out on the street duking it out and getting into all kinds of adventures. It is the heart and soul of an entrepreneur. Id rather do that than to live in fear of a bank, existing within meager means, and to cower in front of an idiot boss.

BREAKING FREE

First of all, never look for a job while at work. This is one of the worst things you can do. Your boss has a busy schedule and who knows what he does behind closed doors. I havent worked in a corporate hell hole in years but here is a clue. You can bet that once he is in his inner sanctum he has nothing to do but to scour the web looking for clues on his staff. This is in between uploading pictures of his kids to his personal site, yapping on the blow horn, and surfing joke sites. Its another hard day in the life of a typical corporate bonehead.

You owe it to yourself to expand your horizons and to take on a new type of paycheck. Becoming an entrepreneur takes a lot of guts and a lot of knowledge. This is the kind of education that you wont get much of in an office environment.

Posting resumes on job sites is a bad idea if you are still employed. Faxing out your resume is another bad idea and will most likely get you sent to the HR office if you get caught. I suggest cheap postcards to potential business ventures. Try doing something cheap with an 800 number on it so you can check your messages discreetly. You can put together a simple newsletter and sending it out to prospects or business partners you want to meet up with.

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Thanks to information technology there are a lot of ways you can mask your money seeking efforts. This includes voice broadcast, FAX, 800 numbers, newsletters, webinars, email marketing just to name a few.

To plan your escape you need to do the following.

1. Set up a 800 number with a pre-recorded message on it. This will let people know what you are offering or selling. Some 800 numbers will let people FAX in order forms to you. I found that working with 1.800.PATLIVE was a great choice. Its inexpensive and very discreet. You can have a 10 minute selling commercial on it and open up five separate lines with different offers on it.

2. Create a newsletter that you can mail out to potential business clubs and social groups.

3. Submit articles to niche publications. The beauty of this is because niche publications are so underground your boss will never know where to look. These are not like the magazines you can buy at Borders and Barnes and Nobles. Its also great for lead generation.

4. Take orders for phone consultations for what you do. You can take your calls on your lunch hour and when you get off at 5 PM. This is a great thing to do when you are just starting out and its a great way to build up your bank account while still being employed.

5. Get a merchant account so you can process orders online. Getting a web site will help you accept payment from your public. Make sure you get 50% – 100% for your services up front. Get your money up front the way lawyers do. You tell them that you work on retainer only or by project basis.

6. Set up a seminar after work at community based setting. This could be in a caf, bookstore or in an art gallery. You can get a great room at a public library. Treat the affair like an exhibition and make sure you get plenty of business cards from prospects.

7. Find out what people want. Everybody wants something in this life. Your job is to be the facilitator in this area. A lot of doctors have side projects that they cannot deliver to the public due to lack of marketing ability, there are start up companies out there that do not know how to sell online, and many professionals who would like to sell an information product. The opportunities are usually endless.

Last year the number one profession in the market place was being a business coach. With more and more people jumping the corporate ship without a life raft that need is getting bigger all the time. Sock some money away in the bank and get a feel for what you are doing before you jump the ship yourself. When the time is right you must make a clean break.

It is customary to give your boss a 2 week notice. But if your situation is really dire dont be afraid to call the thing off and bolt for the door. You have to do what is best for you despite all the nagging advice of your weekly local business columnist.

The average salary, take home pay, from a company is a little under a thousand bucks a week. It is not uncommon to get as much as $5,000 a week when you get things moving in your business. The trick is going to be making that number consistent. You will have to work with business coaches to get those high numbers to be a regular thing but it is worth it.

Heres How You Ditch Your Boss

There is one eternal truth that you must comprehend. 90% of all companies I talk to do not know how to market themselves. This is true in just about every income bracket I run across and this also includes many different types of industry. Some of their marketing woes would stun a rhino. It is mind boggling how these companies manage to stay in business month after month year after year. It is going to be your job to meet with them and figure out what they need.

The second earth shattering world truth is that companies would just as soon hire a temp, gurus, or a consultant of some sort to get them through a hurdle. As an employee your transition into hardcore business entrepreneur is going to be challenging one. Eventually you are going to have to be good at sniffing these out. Your skills will improve.

You may want to create an information based product to launch your departure from your company. Info products are always in demand for companies. Anything you can do to shorten a learning curve for a company is always welcomed, and there are many areas in which you can service. You can create a product for tutorials and training, teaching, online demonstrations and so on. Anything recorded in video and audio get a much higher price than something you would sell in a printed format. This could build up to be a sizeable nest egg. After you get your feet wet in this area and feel comfortable you can quit your job.

If you are a risk taker you can just quit without a plan like I did!

This will help you get on your feet quick and this type of brash move is not for everyone. Leaving a job on a whim was one of the greatest things I have ever done. It forced me to learn new skills and strategies.

I was able to score $5,600 bucks in 24 hours using a combination of Ebay techniques, web site marketing and my 800 number. I bet you can do the same. Everyone is an open book and has a wide range of skills and abilities that are unique to each person.

Walking Out Into The Wide Open Air

A good friend once asked, Did you ever walk out into the middle of nothing?. I knew what he meant immediately and its true, being in business for yourself can be a very scary position in life. There are no limits to how much you can make. That is the message I wish the media would project on people instead of this really lame, Feed the Pig BS. Living cowardly is not the American way. There is nothing to be gained from cowering away from your own potential and its certainly not admirable or noteworthy.

Id like to comfort your nervous nature and tell you that its okay to be scared. Its alright to be terrified of your sloth like slow moving boss with bullish overtones and bad karma. Id like to tell you that it is okay to over think the future and worry about what your coworkers will think of you for leaving your place of employment. Id like to bring your fears to rest but there is one thing that I think you should know..

. I wish I could remember the names of all my former coworkers. But the truth is I can only remember certain faces. I dont remember the full names of people I worked with in the corporate arena. I suppose that has largely to do with the fact that I feel those day do not matter much in the current scope of things. My new days of being an entrepreneur greatly outweigh those torturous long days and asinine late nights I spent in corporate life.

To do these skills well you may need some practice before you split. You will have to ditch all the fundamentals you have now in your current environment. You will have to trade in all the negative situations for powerful new ones. These will seem a bit odd at first.

Be strong.

About the Author: Ted Cantu runs

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(http://www.1seomichigan.com )and works out of NYC, Chicago, and Detroit, Michigan. He has the number 12 podcast show on www.podomatic.com you can listen to it here

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Toyota accused of misleading public over recalls

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Toyota accused of misleading public over recalls
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11 Nov

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Toyota has been accused by a U.S. House of Representatives committee with misleading the public and investigators over its recent recalls.

The accusations, in a statement from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, claim that Toyota both relied on a flawed study in its assessment of the issue of sticking accelerator pedals at the heart of the recalls, and then made misleading statements about its response. According to the authors of the letter, Henry Waxman and Bart Stupak, Toyota dismissed, rather than investigated, the idea that the cars’ computers were at fault. In a statement, James Lentz, the president of Toyota’s American division, claimed that hardware issues were to blame, and that dealers were repairing the faulty part. Toyota also released a study commissioned from the research firm Exponent that said electronic systems were not to blame.

According to the House committee, however, the study involved only six vehicles, none of which had problems with their electrical systems, and was insufficient to produce an accurate result. “Our preliminary assessment is that Toyota resisted the possibility that electronic defects could cause safety concerns, relied on a flawed engineering report and made misleading public statements concerning the adequacy of recent recalls to address the risk of sudden unintended acceleration.”

The company is under a criminal investigation, and has received two subpoenas for documents from two House committees relating to the recalls, although whether they are directly related to the letter is unclear. The documents are related to accelerator issues in several models, as well as brake problems with the Prius hybrid car, and were served earlier in in February by a federal grand jury and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Toyota has released upwards of 75,000 pages of documents under the requests.

In a separate, though related, development, it has emerged that Toyota last year negotiated a limited recall for two models, the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES, that were affected by the accelerator recalls, saving the company an estimated $100 million. A confidential internal presentation in July 2009 made the claim, and a month later, a Lexus ES, one of the models under the limited recall crashed in California, killing four people. The claims apparently referenced a September, 2007 recall of floor mats that could trap gas pedals, the same problem that triggered a full recall of numerous Toyota cars to fix the same problem. In the same presentation, the company claimed to have avoided recalls of another model related to rust, as well as delaying new federal safety regulations.

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Searching For The Very Best Moving Company In Chicago

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2 Nov

byAlma Abell

Moving into a new home or office can be quite stressful because it is such a huge undertaking. Many people rent a truck and try and do everything on their own. This takes a lot of time and effort, and only adds to the stress. It is much better to work with a professional who will handle all of the hard work for you. When searching for the very Best Moving Company in Chicago, it is a good idea to choose a provider who is experienced in both commercial and residential moves. They should also offer a wide variety of service options and affordable prices.

It is very helpful to work with a company that provides packing supplies that are needed, such as bubble wrap, mattress covers, tape, various sizes of boxes, labels, shrink wrap and much more. These items will help you to pack your items much more efficiently, and there will be a smaller chance that they will get broken. They should also blanket-wrap all of your furniture, as well as pack and crate all of your fragile items. This is why it is important to choose an experienced company. You will want to ensure that all of your fragile items, such as a piano or a mirror, will get safely to your destination.

Affordable pricing is something else that is important when selecting a mover. It is always a good idea to contact the company in order to request a free estimate for their service. This will help you to make a great choice. You should also Visit the website of the provider whom you are interested in working with. You can learn more about the company and the type of experience they have to offer. You can also learn more about the services they provide.

Working with the Best Moving Company in Chicago will ensure your move is stress-free and successful. It is much more affordable to hire a professional than one might imagine. It is worth every penny because it will take all of the stress off of your shoulders and allow you to concentrate on other matters.

Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/AL-KY

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/AL-KY
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31 Oct

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Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It is estimated that 75,000 to 100,000 students have been displaced. [1]. In response, institutions across the United States and Canada are offering late registration for displaced students so that their academic progress is not unduly delayed. Some are offering free or reduced admission to displaced students. At some universities, especially state universities, this offer is limited to residents of the area.

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Concrete supplier indicted in Boston ‘Big Dig’ scandal

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Concrete supplier indicted in Boston ‘Big Dig’ scandal
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31 Oct

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Boston’s Central Artery and Third Harbor Tunnel Project (CA/T), unofficially known as the Big Dig, plagued by cost overruns and reports of shoddy workmanship, has been hit with yet another scandal as six employees of its primary concrete supplier have been indicted for falsifying records regarding allegedly inferior concrete supplied to the massive highway construction project.

Federal prosecutors alleged in a 135 count indictment that of the 135,000 truckloads of concrete, a “web” of falsified documents were used to cover up a conspiracy where at least 5,000 truckloads — 1.2 percent of the concrete used — did not meet specifications. The company, Aggregate Industries NE Inc. was paid US$105 million for the concrete.

Aggregate said in a statement Thursday that it would cooperate with authorities.

“As a result of extensive testing by industry experts, Aggregate Industries is satisfied that all of the concrete it has supplied on the Big Dig and throughout the commonwealth is structurally sound,” the statement said.

Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly said “We have no evidence whatsoever that the structural integrity and safety of the tunnel has been compromised.”

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said in a prepared statement, “No one in Massachusetts should be surprised to learn that a project so badly mismanaged, over budget, and grossly delayed is now also facing allegations of criminal misbehavior.” Romney and Lt. Governor Kerry Healey have also announced that they have decided to return campaign contributions from workers of Aggregate Industries.

Indicted were: former general manager Robert Prosperi, 63, of Lynnfield, Massachusetts; Marc Blais, 36, of Lynn, Massachusetts, a dispatch manager; John Farrar, 42, of Canterbury, Connecticut, a dispatch manager; Gerard McNally, 53, of Rockland, Massachusetts, a quality control manager; Gregory Stevenson, 53, of Furlong, Pennsylvania, district operations manager; and Keith Thomas, 50, of Billerica, Massachusetts, a dispatch manager. Stevenson and Farrar are no longer with the company. Aggregate says it has suspended the others.

According to the indictments,

  • the six Aggregate employees recycled concrete that had been rejected because it had not been used within 90 minutes of being mixed
  • in some cases double-billing for the loads
  • the workers gave falsified documentation to project inspectors to show the concrete was fresh
  • the faulty concrete was used in walls and roof slabs in the Interstate 93 tunnel, parts of the Interstate 90 tunnel and the sea walls of the Fort Point Channel, among other places.

At the arrest hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred Wyshack said, “The taxpayers of this community and this country will be paying for years to come.”

Lawyers for the employees say the men believed their conduct was legal, that the concrete supplied by Aggregate Industries met all the strength requirements of the project, and that Big Dig managers sometimes waived the 90-minute rule when trucks of concrete were lined up to meet heavy demand. Stephen Delinsky, an attorney for one of the defendants, said they delivered quality concrete, but prosecutors probing the troubled project are looking to place blame. “It’s always easy to blame the lowest level, which is the concrete manufacturers. Each defendant believed that they acted in good faith. They believed at all times their conduct was legal and believed the concrete delivered to the Big Dig was appropriate.”

A spokesman for project manager Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff declined comment.

On August 11, 2005, it was announced that the Massachusetts State Police searched Aggregate’s offices in June and found evidence of faked records that hid the poor quality of concrete delivered for highway project. On March 19, 2006, the International Herald Tribune reported that Massachusetts “Attorney General Tom Reilly plans to sue Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff and other companies if the two sides do not reach an agreement over 200 complaints of poor work in the construction of a highway system under the center of Boston, the Boston Globe reported Saturday. Reilly was said to be seeking $67 million from Bechtel and $41 million from other companies.”

The purpose of the project was to remove the more than 50-year-old aboveground Interstate 93 freeway running through downtown Boston by burying it, and connecting the Massachusetts Turnpike with Logan Airport by running a third tunnel below Boston Harbor. The project was completed this year after serious delays and cost overruns reached US$14.6 billion, a more than 500% increase over the original estimate of US$2.6 billion. More than ten years of detours to traffic ended when the last major section opened in January.

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How A Personal Injury Attorney In Northport Will Fight For Your Rights

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30 Oct

byAlma Abell

If you are injured because of the irresponsibility or carelessness of the other party, the law allows you to claim for some form of compensation. However, with the lengthy and complicated legal procedures involved when filing for a personal injury lawsuit, it is imperative that you hire the services of a competent Personal Injury Attorney in Northport. A personal injury attorney has proficient knowledge of both the state and federal personal injury laws. The lawyer will help you through the entire process of fighting for your rights.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

* Auto accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, truck trailer accidents and many more

* Slip and fall injuries

* Animal injuries such as dog bites

* Medical malpractices

* Construction accidents

* Mining accidents

* Workplace accidents

If you have sustained any of the above injuries or other injuries caused by the recklessness of the other party, it important you contact a personal injury attorney. First, the lawyer will evaluate your case, which means they will study all the details of your case to determine whether you have a worthy case.

Once the lawyer is convinced that you have a valid case, they will help you file it. The lawyer will handle all the paperwork and documentation on your behalf. They will also make sure that all the essential documents are forwarded to the right authorities. This will help to avoid any inconvenience during the day of the hearing.

To receive compensation for your injuries, you must prove that the injuries were caused by the reckless behavior of the other party. Your lawyer will help you obtain sufficient evidence to prove your case. They will also offer you an excellent court representation and present all your interests before the court. The lawyer will ensure that you get compensation for all your medical expenses, lost income, property damages and emotional distress.

These are just some of the major roles played by a competent Personal Injury Attorney in Northport. Remember to consider some factors such as experience, education, reliability and commitment before you hire your lawyer; click here to read more about personal injury lawyers.

‘Earth-based life can survive in hydrogen-rich atmospheres’: MIT professor Dr Seager tells Wikinews about her research on organisms thriving in oxygen-less environment

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‘Earth-based life can survive in hydrogen-rich atmospheres’: MIT professor Dr Seager tells Wikinews about her research on organisms thriving in oxygen-less environment
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28 Oct

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

In May, a study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Dr Sara Seager and other researchers showed single-celled organisms like Escherichia coli and yeast can thrive in both 100% hydrogen gas and helium atmospheres. Wikinews discussed the findings with Dr Seager to know more about her research.

Life has not been observed to habitat other than Earth which has oxygen-rich environment. While Earth’s atmosphere is dominated by nitrogen-gas, oxygen is essential for most of the living organisms. There are few species of microorganisms which do not require oxygen for metabolism, referred as anærobic organisms. However, many anærobics rely on methane or nitrogen in order to thrive. Methane and nitrogen are not nearly as abundant as hydrogen and helium in the universe. Detection and study of exoplanets with hydrogen or helium atmosphere is easier as compared to nitrogen or carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.

Researchers used Escherichia coli strain K-12 and Saccharomyces cerevisiæ strain S288C for this experiment.The two microorganisms were kept in four different environments: one being 100% air, and other three being anærobic environments: 100% H2, 100% He, and 80%-20% N2-CO2. The environments were kept in at 28°Celsius. The researchers made sure experiment environment was anoxic, and had installed oxygen sensors to report fluctuation in the oxygen level. They monitored growth of E. coli using optical density measurement, and they used hæmocytometer for yeast.

The study reported the organisms were reproducing normally in both 100% H2 and 100% He environment. However, the sigmoid-shaped growth curve was not on par with 100% air. That was because E. coli and yeast switch from ærobic respiration, which uses oxygen, to anærobic respiration and fermentation respectively. Both the processes are less efficient and do not produce enough energy.

E. coli in 80%-20% N2-CO2 environment had slower growth rate as CO2 dissolves and makes the liquid medium acidic. Such reduction in growth rate was not observed for yeast cultures as yeast can thrive in acidic environments. However, yeast’s growth rate in 100% air was far greater than the other three medium. The reason of this significant difference was lack of oxygen, the research reported. Oxygen is essential for synthesis of biochemicals such as heme and sterols, which are important for yeast. In atmospheres lacking oxygen to produce these chemicals, yeast fungi has stunted growth rate.

With this discovery, Dr Seager said scientists can now observe even more planets to study for habitable life.

“There’s a diversity of habitable worlds out there, and we have confirmed that Earth-based life can survive in hydrogen-rich atmospheres […] We should definitely add those kinds of planets to the menu of options when thinking of life on other worlds, and actually trying to find it”, Professor Seager said.

A rocky planet with expanded hydrogen-rich atmosphere is easy to detect using the current technologies. Hydrogen and helium gas have very low density. Dr Seager said “It’s kind of hard to get your head around, but that light gas just makes the atmosphere more expansive […] And for telescopes, the bigger the atmosphere is compared to the backdrop of a planet’s star, the easier it is to detect.”

The research paper highlighted rocky planets which have radius no more than 1.7 times Earth’s radius (Earth’s radius is roughly 6360 km) can produce hydrogen-rich atmosphere, if water were to react with Iron.

The research paper reported E. coli releases a number of gases when it lives in hydrogen-based atmosphere including ammonia, methanethiol, dimethylsulfide, carbonyl sulfide, carbonyl disulfide and nitrous oxide. These gases can serve as biosignature gases which can help astronomers detect and study planets for potential life on exoplanets.

Confirming life can thrive in atmospheres which does not have oxygen, Seager said “Astronomers should keep an open mind as to which planets are worth searching for life”.

Seager said she was happy after confirming the result as she was anticipating the outcome.

With NASA’s James Webb Telescope scheduled to be deployed next year, researchers could observe smaller exoplanets which orbit small red-dwarf planets.

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