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October 2011 Draconid meteor shower a winner!
Despite a bright moon, many people saw a good display of meteors in the Draconid meteor shower. Good job Canadian astronomer, Paul Wiegert!
October 9, 2011
Triple and quadruple rainbows in 1st-ever photos
We now have the first scientifically accepted photos of triple and quadruple rainbows. For some, it's as if we've captured a picture of a real unicorn.
October 9, 2011
Active weather for the middle of October
Meteorological models see rain ahead for dry Texas and Oklahoma and for soaked Northeast - and maybe tropical storms in Gulf and Caribbean. More active weather coming.
October 9, 2011
Christopher Small on the pattern of cities on Earth’s surface
"Networks of cities connected by rural areas form a pattern that we see all over the world," said Christopher Small. "It’s a spatial pattern, but it’s not a simple geometric pattern."
October 8, 2011
Dramatic Draconid meteor shower for October 8, 2011?
The prediction for October 8 Draconid meteor storm favors all of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. A bright moon will interfere.
October 8, 2011
Arctic sea ice reached record lows in 2011
Arctic sea ice losses during 2011 were the second-greatest in the satellite record dating back to 1979, according to an official NSIDC report.
October 7, 2011
Global photosynthesis and a new calculation
Scientists led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography found forests might be taking up more atmospheric CO2 during photosynthesis than previously thought.
October 6, 2011
Genetically engineered canola grows wild across North Dakota
Large, persistent populations of genetically engineered canola are growing along roadsides throughout North Dakota, says study.
October 6, 2011
Fans enjoy EarthSky broadcasts on Science360 Radio
Hear EarthSky on NSF's Science360 Radio, available on the Internet and via iPhone and Android devices.
October 5, 2011
Stewardship by fire in South African park restores grassland
Newly released NASA images show good Earth stewardship - via fire - in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Read more about it here.
October 5, 2011
