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Zoom in on the Seagull Nebula
Start with a broad view of the Milky Way and zoom in on Sirius, the constellation Orion ... then the distant Seagull Nebula - a dramatic star formation region.
September 28, 2012
World’s first glimpse of black hole launchpad
Scientists are for the first time imaging the base of a massive jet of electrons and sub-atomic particles extending from the black hole at a galaxy's center.
September 27, 2012
Rare great earthquake triggers large aftershocks all over the globe
A Magnitude-8.6 earthquake on April, 11, 2012 set in motion an unprecedented increase in global seismic activity, study shows.
September 26, 2012
View from space: US west continues to burn
Satellite images show wildfires burning across the U.S. west in September, 2012. This wildfire season will likely break the U.S. record for most acres burned.
September 26, 2012
Exercise does a body, and a mind, good
Certain psychosocial factors, such as body image and social interaction, may help to explain part of the connection between physical activity and mental health.
September 25, 2012
Deepest-ever view of the universe
Peering deeper into the universe than ever before, the eXtreme Deep Field was assembled using 10 years of Hubble Space Telescope observations.
September 25, 2012
Learning about pain relief from naked mole-rats
Researchers are looking for clues to alleviating human pain by studying an animal that isn't bothered by it.
September 25, 2012
A clock that will last forever
Berkeley lab researchers propose a way to build the first space-time crystal.
September 24, 2012
Scott Tinker: Past, present and future of energy
Energy expert Scott Tinker said, "It's a waltz, with energy underpinning the economy, and the economy helping to invest in the environment. It's very elegant when it's working well."
September 24, 2012
Laser zooms in on tiny molecules
A new laser-powered spectrometer will allow scientists to study tiny moving molecules at very high resolution.
September 21, 2012
