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Antarctic killer whales appear to rejuvenate skin in tropics

NOAA researchers report the first long-distance migration of a killer whale. The brief trips of killer whales to tropical waters may assist with skin rejuvenation.

Nebula NGC 281 dazzles in the infrared

Imagery from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) highlights erosion by a young star cluster in nebula NGC 281.

Science this week – October 29, 2011

Science news for the week ending October 29, 2011 from EarthSky.

Geothermal mapping shows coast-to-coast clean energy source

Google and SMU map significant geothermal resources across the United States capable of producing more than three million megawatts of green power.

Study finds genes linked to mental illness in developing brain

A Yale study finds that most genes associated with psychiatric illnesses are expressed before birth.

No link between cell phone use and tumors says biggest study yet

A Danish study says there's no link between cell phone use and tumors of the brain or central nervous system. Read more about the study here.

Data show significant ozone hole above Antarctica

Colder than average temperatures in the stratosphere during 2011 caused a larger than average ozone hole above Antarctica, according to NASA and NOAA data.

Earth warming unprecedented in last 20,000 years

The current phenomenon of Earth warming is unique from a historical, geological perspective since the end of the last Ice Age, says a Swedish researcher.

Mysterious life forms identified in the extreme deep sea

Oceanographers document the deepest-known existence of giant amoebas in the Mariana Trench. Learn more about mysterious life forms of the deep sea.

Toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie from space

The green plumes shown in these satellite images is the worst algae bloom Lake Erie has experienced in decades. Read more on the toxic algae bloom.