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Killer solar flares a physical impossibility in 2012
The sun is now rising to the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity. But it's not possible for killer solar flares to end humanity or destroy Earth.
November 11, 2011
The world’s smallest autofocus lens
To save energy, researchers have designed the world's smallest autofocus lens. It's curved, much like the lens of the human eye.
November 11, 2011
Shark attack preserved in fossil whale bone
Paleontologists study teeth marks in a fossil whale rib - likely from a shark attack - and see evidence of the whale's healing and death a few weeks later.
November 11, 2011
Close-passing asteroid 2005 YU55: More images
Bookmark this page to see the latest images of asteroid 2005 YU55, which passed 200,000 miles (319,000 kilometers) from Earth on November 8, 2011.
November 10, 2011
Cosmic rock found in farmer’s field
The cosmic rock known as the Conception Junction meteorite was probably once part of the asteroid belt. It is a rare and very beautiful meteorite.
November 10, 2011
Pristine gas from the Big Bang detected
Astronomers use the light from a quasar to study pristine gas, as it existed in the early universe, just moments after the Big Bang.
November 10, 2011
Images of tiny galaxies bursting with starbirth
The Hubble Space Telescope has gathered 69 new images of tiny galaxies, young galaxies, brimming with star formation in the early universe.
November 10, 2011
Ancient cave paintings depicted real horses
DNA evidences proves ancient cave paintings showing bay, black and spotted horses were based on the real world surrounding these early artists.
November 10, 2011
NOAA Greenhouse Gas Index shows continuing rise
Updated results of the NOAA Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) show a continued rise in greenhouse gases and a decrease in chlorofluorocarbons.
November 10, 2011
Tropical storm Sean and a Mediterranean tropical storm?
A rare "medicane" formed in the Mediterranean Sea and is producing strong winds and rain in southeast France. Tropical storm Sean could become a hurricane.
November 9, 2011
