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A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
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Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
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Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
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The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
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Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
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Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
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National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
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Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
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Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
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The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
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WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
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Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
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Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
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BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
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Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
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Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
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Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
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Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
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Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
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Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
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Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
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Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
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Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
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Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
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At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
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Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
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Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
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Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
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Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
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Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
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In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
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Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
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Are you a planet or are you not?
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Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
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Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
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Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
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Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
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The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
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Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
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Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
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Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
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Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
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By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
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The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
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Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
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A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
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Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
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A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
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The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
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A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
Actions »
The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
Actions »
A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
Actions »
Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
Actions »
Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
Actions »
The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
Actions »
Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
Actions »
Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
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National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
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Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
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Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
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The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
Actions »
WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
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Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
Actions »
Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
Actions »
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
Actions »
Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
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Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
Actions »
Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
Actions »
Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
Actions »
Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
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Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
Actions »
Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
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Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
Actions »
Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
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Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
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At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
Actions »
Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
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Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
Actions »
Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
Actions »
Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
Actions »
Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
Actions »
In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
Actions »
Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
Actions »
Are you a planet or are you not?
Actions »
Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
Actions »
Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
Actions »
Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
Actions »
Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
Actions »
The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
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Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
Actions »
Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
Actions »
Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
Actions »
Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
Actions »
By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
Actions »
The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
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Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
Actions »
A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
Actions »
Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
Actions »
A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
Actions »
The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
Actions »
A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
Actions »
The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
Actions »
A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
Actions »
Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
Actions »
Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
Actions »
The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
Actions »
Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
Actions »
Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
Actions »
National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
Actions »
Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
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Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
Actions »
The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
Actions »
WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
Actions »
Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
Actions »
Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
Actions »
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
Actions »
Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
Actions »
Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
Actions »
Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
Actions »
Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
Actions »
Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
Actions »
Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
Actions »
Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
Actions »
Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
Actions »
Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
Actions »
Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
Actions »
At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
Actions »
Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
Actions »
Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
Actions »
Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
Actions »
Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
Actions »
Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
Actions »
In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
Actions »
Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
Actions »
Are you a planet or are you not?
Actions »
Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
Actions »
Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
Actions »
Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
Actions »
Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
Actions »
The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
Actions »
Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
Actions »
Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
Actions »
Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
Actions »
Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
Actions »
By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
Actions »
The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
Actions »
Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
Actions »
A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
Actions »
Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
Actions »
A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
Actions »
The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
Actions »
A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
Actions »
The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
Actions »
A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
Actions »
Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
Actions »
Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
Actions »
The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
Actions »
Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
Actions »
Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
Actions »
National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
Actions »
Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
Actions »
Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
Actions »
The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
Actions »
WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
Actions »
Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
Actions »
Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
Actions »
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
Actions »
Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
Actions »
Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
Actions »
Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
Actions »
Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
Actions »
Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
Actions »
Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
Actions »
Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
Actions »
Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
Actions »
Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
Actions »
Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
Actions »
At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
Actions »
Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
Actions »
Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
Actions »
Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
Actions »
Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
Actions »
Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
Actions »
In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
Actions »
Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
Actions »
Are you a planet or are you not?
Actions »
Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
Actions »
Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
Actions »
Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
Actions »
Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
Actions »
The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
Actions »
Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
Actions »
Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
Actions »
Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
Actions »
Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
Actions »
By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
Actions »
The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
Actions »
Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
Actions »
A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
Actions »
Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
Actions »
A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
Actions »
The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
Actions »
A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
Actions »
The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
Actions »
A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
Actions »
Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
Actions »
Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
Actions »
The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
Actions »
Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
Actions »
Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
Actions »
National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
Actions »
Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
Actions »
Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
Actions »
The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
Actions »
WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
Actions »
Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
Actions »
Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
Actions »
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
Actions »
Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
Actions »
Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
Actions »
Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
Actions »
Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
Actions »
Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
Actions »
Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
Actions »
Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
Actions »
Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
Actions »
Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
Actions »
Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
Actions »
At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
Actions »
Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
Actions »
Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
Actions »
Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
Actions »
Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
Actions »
Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
Actions »
In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
Actions »
Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
Actions »
Are you a planet or are you not?
Actions »
Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
Actions »
Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
Actions »
Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
Actions »
Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
Actions »
The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
Actions »
Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
Actions »
Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
Actions »
Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
Actions »
Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
Actions »
By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
Actions »
The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
Actions »
Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
Actions »
A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
Actions »
Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
Actions »
A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
Actions »
The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
Actions »
A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
Actions »
The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
Actions »
A new pulsar has been discovered with the help of a volunteer network of 250,000 home and office computers around the world, including Canada
Actions »
Naming a star is a nice way to show someone just how much you care.
Actions »
Before you use binoculars, you need to adjust them for your particular eye strength.
Actions »
The Popular Astronomy Club's Astronomy Day, Vander Veer Botanical Park's Arbor Day Tree and Shrub Giveaway and Quad City Botanical Center's Lawn Care Fair
Actions »
Multimillion-dollar scientific balloon snafu in Alice Springs, Australia, loses cargo and wrecks a nearby car
Actions »
Astronomy Sessions Begin in Wis. Parks Sun, 24 May 2009 20:16:00 EST
Actions »
National Astronomy Day celebration in Aiken Fri, 01 May 2009 12:58:00 EST
Actions »
Explore Mayan Archaeological Sites in Belize
Actions »
Binghampton, NY -- 100 hours astronomy
Actions »
The Adler Planetarium is prepping some of the oldest telescopes in the world for visitors to look at and look through.
Actions »
A camera being set up in Yellowknife this year will allow people around the world to see the northern lights without having to leave home
Actions »
WatchMojo.com learns all about the mysteries of the sky beginning with the Equinox. An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 22 each year.
Actions »
Douglas Preston talks about BLASPHEMY, a heart-pounding new thriller about a device that has the power to unlock the secrets of the universe, or suck the world into a black hole.
Actions »
Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts
Actions »
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation
Actions »
Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds
Actions »
Women derived the most benefit, but they also preferentially consumed different types than men did
Actions »
Compound offers hope for about half of patients with advanced form of the skin cancer
Actions »
Synthetic material revs up blood clotting at low cost
Actions »
Study finds more than triple the odds of aortic tear
Actions »
Information could be used to guide treatment
Actions »
People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable
Actions »
Percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, study shows
Actions »
Almost one-in-four hospital dollars go to treat people with the metabolic disorder.
Actions »
Extra nuclei produced by training survive disuse
Actions »
Stressing out about it can be counterproductive
Actions »
At issue is whether electronic medical records can keep sensitive data accessible to caregivers but out of the hands of everyone else.
Actions »
Scientists have finally engineered a rat with a chosen gene removed
Actions »
Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets
Actions »
Meteorite age suggests planets began to form earlier than thought
Actions »
Newly discovered cliffs suggest slight waning over past billion years
Actions »
Recent droughts stifled growth of terrestrial vegetation
Actions »
In underground lairs, physicists look for the dark stuff
Actions »
Astronomers prioritize projects for the coming decade
Actions »
Are you a planet or are you not?
Actions »
Volunteer computing project discovers neutron star
Actions »
Oxygen atoms arrange themselves in a self-similar pattern
Actions »
Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots
Actions »
Despite rumors to the contrary, a mainstay of quantum physics is just as (un)certain as ever.
Actions »
The lunar interior may contain far less water than Earthâs
Actions »
Nearby galaxy holds record for densest concentration of mysterious mass
Actions »
Physicists conceive a âperfect absorberâ
Actions »
Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean
Actions »
Scientists have found the earliest clear evidence of organized feasting, from a burial site dated about 12,000 years ago
Actions »
By describing a new double-clawed and highly-unusual relative of Velociraptor, paleontologists have answered a long-standing question: what did the Late Cretaceous predatory dinosaurs in Europe look like?
Actions »
The cave bear started to become extinct in Europe 24,000 years ago, but until now the cause was unknown
Actions »
Archaeologists from the University of Bonn have found a water reservoir the size of a soccer field, whose floor is lined with ceramic shards
Actions »
A new study helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year
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Fires and floods which raged across the Isle of Wight some 130 million years ago made the island the richest source of pick 'n' mix dinosaur remains of this age anywhere in the world
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A team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned
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The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull -- coupled with a hawk-like hooked beak -- for a fighting strategy reminiscent of boxer Muhammad Ali
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A 48-million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature -- parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies
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The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him
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