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Paper wasps recognize other wasps’ faces
Scientists said it's "surprising and sort of bizarre" that wasps can recognize faces much as humans do, even though our brains are structured so differently.
December 1, 2011
Earth’s early atmosphere beliefs being challenged
New findings about Earth's early atmosphere directly challenge decades-held belief about the type of atmosphere out of which life on our planet arose.
December 1, 2011
View from space: Layers of atmosphere on the horizon
Gorgeous. See the layers of atmosphere above Earth's surface on the horizon of this view from the International Space Station.
December 1, 2011
Older runners can keep up the pace, says study
Older runners - above 60 - are the fastest-growing group in the sport and their running can remain fast as they age, too, according to a new study
December 1, 2011
Whale Song Project needs your help
In the Whale Song Project, you can help figure out which groups of whales have different dialects. Maybe even help figure out what some whale songs mean.
November 30, 2011
If Alzheimer’s scares you, eat fish weekly
Here's the 1st study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption, brain structure and the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
November 30, 2011
Tiny worms might help humans get to Mars
Scientists have been studying tiny worms might someday help humans get to Mars. They sent 4,000 worms up on the space shuttle Discovery.
November 30, 2011
Declining oxygen in oceans threatens ocean health
A new report from the American Geophysical Union calls for the need for more data, to understand declining oxygen levels in Earth's oceans.
November 30, 2011
Solar sail mission might help clean up low-Earth orbit
NanoSail-D - carrying NASA's 1st-ever solar sail mission in low-Earth orbit - might pave the way for a clean-up of decommissioned satellites and space debris.
November 29, 2011
Cosmic rays from the heart of Cygnus
Young cosmic rays, with energies like those produced in powerful particle accelerators on Earth, are coming from the direction of the constellation Cygnus.
November 29, 2011
