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Hubble Space Telescope takes a census of dark matter
A Hubble survey of galaxy clusters shows MACS 1206, whose dark matter warps distant light rays.
October 13, 2011
Moon map reveals titanium treasure troves
Color variations on the moon reveal the presence of titanium and suggest how the lunar surface weathered. Learn more about the moon map here.
October 12, 2011
Genetically engineered canola grows wild across North Dakota
Large, persistent populations of genetically engineered canola are growing along roadsides throughout North Dakota, says study.
October 6, 2011
Saturn’s largest moon in a color map
Scientists piece together six years of images from the Cassini mission to create a mosaic of the surface of Titan -- Saturn's largest moon.
October 5, 2011
iPhone morphs into medical imaging device
A simple add-on to the iPhone transforms it into a life-saving medical device.
October 4, 2011
ALMA telescope outperforms with release of first image
Astronomers capture a test image with the ALMA telescope, showing the Antennae Galaxies in wavelengths roughly one thousand times longer than visible light.
October 3, 2011
Deepwater Horizon oil spill damaged fish
A landmark study finds that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created widespread damage to killifish, despite low concentrations of oil in test waters.
September 30, 2011
Mercury: Seven things you didn’t know
Far from being dead, the exosphere of Mercury is dynamic and continually renewing. This gives astronomers clues about the planet's surface and environment.
September 29, 2011
$5,000 prize for biomimicry student design challenge
The 2011 Biomimicry Student Design Challenge has been announced for new nature-inspired solutions for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
September 29, 2011
A good night’s sleep might help your memory
Study shows that a good night's sleep is very important to your memory. The study suggests that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness.
September 28, 2011
