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Deanna Conners
Scientists produce world’s lightest material ever
It's 100 times lighter than a polystyrene foam coffee cup, and has the capacity to soak up environmental pollutants such as toluene and crude oil.
April 15, 2013
Death Valley designated as an International Dark Sky Park
On February 20, 2013, Death Valley National Park earned designation as an International Dark Sky Park for its pristine views of the starry nighttime sky.
March 28, 2013
Honey bees make poor substitutes for wild pollinators
Fifty scientists from 17 countries investigated the vital role that wild insects play in crop pollination. They sampled 600 agricultural fields on every continent except Antarctica.
March 24, 2013
Oldest known albatross Wisdom hatches a new chick
At 62, the Laysan albatross Wisdom is one of the oldest wild birds known to be living in the world today. Yes, her new chick is adorable.
March 12, 2013
Video: Powerful eruption at Mount Etna on March 5–6, 2013
Powerful volcanic eruption at Italy's Mount Etna caught on film. Check it out.
March 8, 2013
Good news from the Tortugas marine reserve
A new report from NOAA has found that “no-take” protections in the Tortugas marine reserve are benefiting overexploited reef fish such as groupers and snappers.
February 28, 2013
New way to measure rain using cell phone signals
Scientists can now measure rain from our cellular phone signals. They hope this technology will lead to improvements in early warning systems for floods.
February 21, 2013
2013 Great Backyard Bird Count goes global
People from around the world are invited to join this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count to be held on February 15–18, 2013.
February 12, 2013
Pine beetle attacks alter climate over Canadian forests
Scientists studying mountain pine beetle outbreaks in British Columbia have found that summer temperatures over affected areas of the forest have risen by 1ºC.
January 30, 2013
Dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate at night
Scientists have discovered that African dung beetles can use the Milky Way to help them navigate at night.
January 26, 2013
