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Sand dunes on planet Mars: Best images
We knew there was wind on Mars. We knew there was sand. Now we know - we can see - that sand dunes on planet Mars are driven by strong winds.
November 20, 2011
Tom Neumann: Is East Antarctica warming or cooling?
East Antarctica is so cold and remote, it's difficult to measure temperatures there. As yet, there's no definitive answer on whether it's warming or cooling.
November 19, 2011
Powerful storms kill 6 people in U.S. Southeast
Powerful storms kill 6 people, after a cold front triggered bad weather across the U.S. South and Southeast on November 16, 2011.
November 18, 2011
Scientists create world’s lightest material out of metal
Using hollow tubes with a wall thickness 1,000 times thinner than a human hair, researchers create the world's lightest material out of metal.
November 18, 2011
Frank Wentz: Will global warming bring more rain?
As our climate warms, we might be in for a wetter world. EarthSky spoke with climate scientist Frank Wentz about whether global warming will bring more rain.
November 17, 2011
Caught on camera: Five rare cat species in Sumatra
Camera traps capture images of rare wild cat species in Sumatra, and the World Wildlife Fund calls for protection of a forest corridor near Bukit Tigapuluh.
November 17, 2011
4 astronauts win Congressional Gold Medals
Four astronauts win Congressional Gold Medals and thereby go down in history: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and John Glenn.
November 16, 2011
Do supernovae jets solve this ancient star mystery?
Explosive supernovae jets might explain why some Milky Way stars are mysteriously rich in gold, platinum and uranium.
November 16, 2011
Severe weather across the United States
Cold air across Canada pushing south is causing severe weather and roller coaster temperatures, as the weather transitions from fall to winter.
November 16, 2011
Mars rover Curiosity nearly ready for launch
In preparation for the November 25 launch of the Mars rover Curiosity, NASA is planning a slew of events. Get connected here.
November 15, 2011
