Friday, March 6, 2026
Chaotic heart of the Milky Way spied by ALMA Array
ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) is a transformative international astronomy facility that provides NASA and the global scientific community with unprecedented, high-resolution, and sensitive views of the "cold universe". As a cornerstone of modern, multi-wavelength astronomy, ALMA allows NASA to study the earliest, most distant galaxies, directly observe the birth of planets, and detect the complex chemistry necessary for life. [1, 2, 3, 4]
For NASA, ALMA serves as a critical, ground-based partner to its space telescopes (like Hubble and JWST), providing a more complete picture of cosmic evolution. [1, 5]
Key Significances for NASA
- Unveiling Planet Formation: ALMA produces high-resolution images of protoplanetary disks (e.g., HL Tau), allowing NASA researchers to see planets actively forming within dusty disks, transforming previously accepted theories about the process.
- Complementing Space Telescopes: While Hubble and JWST observe in visible and infrared light, ALMA detects cold, dark gas and dust, providing a complementary "view". For example, ALMA works alongside Hubble to study galaxies in the "Hubble Ultra-Deep Field" and together with JWST to study massive stars.
- Unmasking the Early Universe: ALMA’s high sensitivity allows it to peer into the "cosmic dark ages," observing the first galaxies and stars that formed billions of years ago.
- Detecting Prebiotic Molecules: ALMA can detect organic materials—the building blocks of life—in distant star-forming regions, helping NASA investigate the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.
- Key Asset for Multi-Messenger Astronomy: ALMA was critical to the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, helping to produce the first-ever image of a black hole. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Partnership and Technology
ALMA is not just a tool, but a major collaborative, international project.
- Partnership: It is a partnership between the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) of Japan.
- The Array: Located in Chile's Atacama Desert at 5,000 meters altitude, it consists of 66 high-precision antennas.
- Resolution: By combining signals from these antennas, ALMA functions as a single telescope with a resolution up to 10 times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope. [2, 3, 11, 12]
In essence, ALMA provides the "soul" (or "heart" in Spanish, as alma means soul) of cosmic origins research for NASA by focusing on the cold materials that define the early stages of stars and planets. [2, 13]
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Number One Anti-Aging Vegetable In The World
Watercress is a nutrient-dense, peppery green that can be used raw in salads, sandwiches, and wraps for a sharp, fresh bite. It is equally versatile cooked, making it excellent for wilting into soups, stir-fries, and pasta, or blending into pesto and smoothies. Both leaves and stems are edible. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Ways to Use Watercress:
- Raw (Salads & Sandwiches): Toss with citrus, berries, or beets for a lively salad. Use it as a peppery, crunchy substitute for lettuce in sandwiches, burgers, or avocado toast.
- Cooked (Soups & Stir-fries): Add to soups just before serving to avoid overcooking. It acts as a great base for creamy potato-watercress soup or can be stir-fried with garlic and ginger.
- Blended (Pesto & Smoothies): Replace or mix with basil to make a peppery watercress pesto. Add to smoothies for a nutritional boost.
- Garnish: Chop and sprinkle over pasta, steak, or eggs for added flavor. [1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8]
Tips for Handling:
- Prep: Thoroughly wash and dry, removing any tough, woody stems.
- Storage: Keep in the refrigerator, ideally in a container with an inch of water, covering the leaves with a plastic bag.
- Pairings: It pairs well with rich, fatty foods like steak or cheese, as its sharp flavor cuts through the fat. [1, 6, 7, 9, 10]
Common Combinations:
R YOU READY? | Watch the 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic LIVE – March 6–7
The 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic will be streamed live for free on the Rogue Fitness YouTube channel and the official Rogue Fitness website. Coverage of the event, which features the Elephant Bar Deadlift and other strength events, begins on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Key Details for Watching:
- Platform: Rogue Fitness YouTube
- Website: roguefitness.com/arnold-strongman-classic/live
- Dates: Friday, March 6 – Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Alternatives: Some events may be covered via the Strongman Corporation YouTube channel.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
11 Years Ago Today
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
We love strength days at CFSF, no clock, a little more relaxed... wait a minute... like everything, things at CFSF evolve over time and morph. These evolutions are good, helping to keep things fresh, and ultimately making us better athletes. So thanks for the workout CFHQ, and thanks for the WUWO Eric. Good stuff.
WUWO
400 meter run (^200m)
21 Deadlifts
9 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
15 Deadlifts
15 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
9 Deadlifts
21 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
DL/KB Time
Todd McK- 205 95/35 13:30
Paige- 115 75/30 20:00
Casey- 325 135/53 15:12
Joan- 115 65/26 15:40
Eric- 275 135/53 13:08
Juan- 245 135/44 14:21
Tammy- 205 95/35 16:56
Holley- 145 75/30 11:35^
Wesley- 245 95/53 12:08
Kayla- 75 75/26 12:00^
Taj- 95 95/35 13:30
Candice- 185 95/35 16:15
Todd- 365 135/53 13:35
Tommy- 305 95/53 14:30^
Caitlin- 165 75/35 12:39^
Stephen- 245 135/53 14:50^
T- 275 115/53 12:00^
Great Deadlifts everyone. Monster lifts Tammy, and Todd. Fuerte! It's easy to lose focus when 5 reps are involved, good job staying locked on to the cues we've talked about. Can you think of three Deadlift cues right now? Good. How about two more? Hmmmm.
Ultimately, these cues are distilled down to two basic things: positioning, and stability. Loss of either means you'll miss the lift, or worse, invite injury. NOT what we want. Remember to use the Deadlift cues you've learned at CFSF and apply them to real world situations where you have to lift anything and MOVE SAFELY!
Thanks for another great day at CFSF. Thanks for your hard work and monster efforts. Standby.
Do more. Be more.
CFSF
WUWO
400 meter run (^200m)
21 Deadlifts
9 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
15 Deadlifts
15 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
9 Deadlifts
21 Kettlebell swings
400 meter run
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
DL/KB Time
Todd McK- 205 95/35 13:30
Paige- 115 75/30 20:00
Casey- 325 135/53 15:12
Joan- 115 65/26 15:40
Eric- 275 135/53 13:08
Juan- 245 135/44 14:21
Tammy- 205 95/35 16:56
Holley- 145 75/30 11:35^
Wesley- 245 95/53 12:08
Kayla- 75 75/26 12:00^
Taj- 95 95/35 13:30
Candice- 185 95/35 16:15
Todd- 365 135/53 13:35
Tommy- 305 95/53 14:30^
Caitlin- 165 75/35 12:39^
Stephen- 245 135/53 14:50^
T- 275 115/53 12:00^
Great Deadlifts everyone. Monster lifts Tammy, and Todd. Fuerte! It's easy to lose focus when 5 reps are involved, good job staying locked on to the cues we've talked about. Can you think of three Deadlift cues right now? Good. How about two more? Hmmmm.
Ultimately, these cues are distilled down to two basic things: positioning, and stability. Loss of either means you'll miss the lift, or worse, invite injury. NOT what we want. Remember to use the Deadlift cues you've learned at CFSF and apply them to real world situations where you have to lift anything and MOVE SAFELY!
Thanks for another great day at CFSF. Thanks for your hard work and monster efforts. Standby.
Do more. Be more.
CFSF
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I Choose The Mountain
The low lands call
I am tempted to answer
They are offering me a free dwelling
Without having to conquer
The massive mountain makes its move
Beckoning me to ascend
A much more difficult path
To get up the slippery bend
I cannot choose both
I have a choice to make
I must be wise
This will determine my fate
I choose, I choose the mountain
With all its stress and strain
Because only by climbing
Can I rise above the plain
I choose the mountain
And I will never stop climbing
I choose the mountain
And I shall forever be ascending
I choose the mountain.
-Howard Simon
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