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2005 YU55 will sweep closely past the Earth
The large asteroid 2005 YU55 will fly within the moon's distance from Earth on November 8, 2011.
November 7, 2011
Severe weather possible across Oklahoma and Texas
A severe weather outbreak is likely across Texas/Oklahoma on November 7, 2011, as an area of low pressure will produce storms capable of producing tornadoes.
November 7, 2011
Gabriela Salvador on Pro Mujer in Latin America
Gabriela Salvador said, "Women come to us for loans and we take the opportunity to reach out to them and give them health services and education."
November 7, 2011
Felipe Cabello on antimicrobial resistance and aquaculture
Can the use of antibiotics in aquaculture impact human health? A discussion by Felipe Cabello of New York Medical College about this issue..
November 6, 2011
Series of earthquakes near Oklahoma City, including a 5.6 magnitude
The epicenter for the November 6, 2011 Oklahoma earthquakes is 44 miles ENE of Oklahoma City. A highway buckled, and several homes are said to be damaged.
November 6, 2011
Intense rains that triggered floods in Italy may become more common
Intense rains have increased over the past 120 years in Italy’s northern regions according to scientists at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate in Bologna, Italy.
November 5, 2011
Extreme flooding in Bangkok, Thailand
Monsoonal rains from July through October have produced extreme flooding across Thailand, affecting at least 2 million people and killing 437 people.
November 4, 2011
Space flight likely affects astronauts’ eyes, study reveals
Astronauts who spend a minimum of six months on a space flight experience changes in their eyes, according to a new report.
November 4, 2011
NOAA projects 20% chance of X-class solar flares today
A huge sunspot has rotated into view. It has already spawned an X-class solar flare and NOAA is projecting more for November 4, 2011.
November 4, 2011
Haibing Ma on China’s wind power woes
Haibing Ma of the Worldwatch Institute said many of China’s wind turbines can’t connect to the country’s larger electric grid.
November 4, 2011
