Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods

If last Tuesday seemed to fly by, you can blame the rotation of
Earth. Try to look up this week to see the Southern Delta Aquariids
and the Alpha Capricornids meteor showers. Plus, we discuss FEMA
cuts and ancient arthropods. Recommended reading: Texas Failed to
Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/texas-failed-to-spend-federal-aid-for-flood-disaster-protection/ 
Leap Seconds May Be Abandoned by the World’s Timekeepers
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/leap-seconds-may-be-abandoned-by-the-worlds-timekeepers/
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