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Relentless blitz of small space rocks erased much of Earth’s primordial atmosphere
The inevitable question arises: What replaced the atmosphere? It's possible the same impactors that ejected the atmosphere also introduced new gases.
December 2, 2014
Another reason to be thankful for turkey
Be thankful for turkeys this Thanksgiving! An antibiotic to target staph infections and strep comes from good bacteria made inside turkeys, say researchers.
November 26, 2014
Video: Young volcanos on the moon
Scientists have long thought the moon's volcanos stopped erupting a billion years ago. But dotting the lunar landscape are some remarkably fresh volcanic features.
November 26, 2014
Is this exotic object an ejected black hole or a huge star?
Is SDSS1133 a supermassive black hole ejected from its home galaxy, or the remains of a massive star that exploded as a supernova? Astronomers aren't sure.
November 19, 2014
More lightning strikes in a warming world?
Rising temperatures could lead to a 50 percent increase in U.S. lightning strikes by the end of the century, says a new study.
November 17, 2014
Looking for meteors? Try to get away from city lights
City lights drown all but the brightest stars, planets, and fireballs. But there's still some dark out there, as this satellite view of the U.S at night shows.
November 17, 2014
First gene network operated by brainwaves
Scientists hope a thought-controlled implant might one day help combat neurological diseases, such as chronic headaches, back pain, and epilepsy.
November 13, 2014
Comet-like tail discovered on long-known asteroid
Until about 10 years ago, it was pretty obvious what a comet was and what a comet wasn't. Now, that's changing ...
November 12, 2014
What makes Jupiter’s Red Spot red?
A new analysis suggests that sunlight - not chemicals beneath Jupiter’s clouds - give the Great Red Spot its ruddy color.
November 11, 2014
Dramatic attempt to land on a comet coming Wednesday
Rosetta spacecraft will do the equivalent of transferring an object from one speeding bullet to another, when it tries to place its Philae lander on its comet.
November 10, 2014
