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Can humans sense Earth’s magnetism?
Can humans sense Earth's magnetism? Research suggests that a protein in the human retina might function as a magnetic sensor. Read more.
June 23, 2011
Alcohol buzz kills, according to study of severe accidents
Even an alcohol buzz can kill. Studies show accidents are 36.6 percent more severe even when alcohol is barely detectable in a driver's blood.
June 22, 2011
Phobos slips past Jupiter
The Mars Express spacecraft observed an alignment of Jupiter and the Martian moon Phobos. Captured images now appear as an animation of this rare event.
June 20, 2011
Dawn of agriculture took toll on health
The rise of agriculture led to smaller stature and diminished health in people worldwide, according to comprehensive review of studies.
June 20, 2011
Beautiful barrier islands seen from space, as sea level rises
If you love Earth's oceans, check out this NASA survey - released in spring 2011 - offering new insights about barrier islands.
June 19, 2011
Singing mice woo mates with tiny serenades
Singing mice live in the cloud forests of Central America and are known for their spectacular vocal displays. Watch the video!
June 17, 2011
Two types of perception linked in surprising way
The mind is a great statistician, say psychologists studying two types of perception. Read more about statistical summary perception and statistical learning.
June 16, 2011
CO2 from human activity far surpasses that of volcanoes
Human activity produces more CO2 in three to five days than all volcanoes produce in a year, according to study. Read more about CO2 from human activity.
June 16, 2011
World’s best scuba diving video
If you dream of scuba diving, enjoy this video from shallow water dives at the "center of the center" of marine biodiversity in the Philippines.
June 14, 2011
Major drop in solar activity ahead, scientists say
The sun might be headed for a rest period, according to the National Solar Observatory and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Read more about the possible drop in solar activity.
June 14, 2011
