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Supernova up close via computer simulation
Each century, about two massive stars in our own galaxy explode, as supernova. These send fundamental, uncharged particles called neutrinos in to space.
July 12, 2012
Snow could offset global warming in Antarctica
Increased snowfall in Antarctica could offset the future impact of global warming on the continent, according to research carried out by a French research team.
July 11, 2012
Shop at that time of the month
Researchers are looking at the menstrual cycle by investigating what these monthly hormonal fluctuations mean when a consumer goes out to shop.
July 10, 2012
Rising carbon dioxide in atmosphere speeds carbon loss from forest soils
Rising carbon dioxide the the atmosphere accelerate carbon cycling and soil carbon loss in forests, new research has found.
July 10, 2012
Carbon nanotubes snap like twigs
What’s 100 times stronger than steel, weighs one-sixth as much and can be snapped like a twig by a tiny air bubble? The answer is carbon nanotubes.
July 9, 2012
Magnetic portals between Earth and sun
Observations by NASA's THEMIS spacecraft and Europe's Cluster probes suggest that these magnetic portals open and close dozens of times each day.
July 9, 2012
Scientists discover new trigger for immense North Atlantic plankton bloom
Scientists study the Atlantic Ocean's spring and summer ritual unfolding: with the blooming of countless microscopic plant plankton, or phytoplankton.
July 6, 2012
Higgs: The decades-long search for it
It was a little over two years ago that the Large Hadron Collider kicked off its search for the Higgs boson. But the hunt for the Higgs really began decades ago.
July 5, 2012
Asgar Ali: Edible coatings keep fruits and vegetables fresh
According to Asgar Ali. new transparent coatings for fruits and vegetables with no odor or taste. They're also eco-friendly, biodegradable, and nontoxic.
July 5, 2012
Vote on best images: Earth as Art
Follow the link in this post to vote on your top five favorite images, from 40 years of Landsat satellite history. Beautiful!
July 4, 2012
