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.
The 86th awards will air on March 2. Oscar voters will have extra time to ponder their nomination ballots and final voting choices next year. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced Monday that next year's 86th Annual Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 2.