envelope of gases that surrounds the planet. Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and many. other gases, as well as particles of liquids and solids. Plants and animals take oxygen directly from air and use it to release energy from food.
Underlining its long-range thinking, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Thursday announced airdates for the next three Oscar ceremonies: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016; Feb. 26, 2017; and March 4, 2018. This answers questions such as whether Oscars will return to Monday nights or shift its calendar dates to earlier in the year.
Television icon Ellen DeGeneres will return to host the Oscars Â® for a second time, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The Academy Awards Â® will be broadcast live on Oscar Sunday, March 2, 2014, on the ABC Television Network. âWe are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres host the Oscars,â said Zadan and Meron.