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Lust for life: Breaking the 120-year barrier in human aging
Is there a limit to how long we can live? What factors might limit human lifespans to 120 years? What would enable us to live substantially longer?
June 19, 2013
Are you ready for the Lyrid meteor shower?
Tips from an EarthSky community member on how to find a good location for the Lyrid meteor shower - and useful things to take with you if you decide to go out.
April 18, 2013
The aurora borealis and the coming Solar Maximum
Right now, there's huge excitement among those of us who hunt for the aurora borealis, also called the northern lights.
December 18, 2012
Eclipse of sun May 20-21 is part of a longer cycle
The solar eclipse of May 20-21, 2012 is part of a cycle - called the Saros cycle - that repeats about every 18 years and 10 days.
May 20, 2012
Top 10 most astonishing natural disaster events caught on surveillance
Top 10 natural disasters caught on surveillance cameras. A diverse selection, including footage of tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, and hurricanes.
May 13, 2012
Is the fate of fungi being overlooked?
In global plans to protect plants and animals, fungi are being overlooked. An Egyptian educator and an Egyptian mycologist explain the dilemma.
August 21, 2011
We want more science, said the American public
Poll shows that 66 percent of Maryland residents want more news coverage of science, and they want it directly from the scientists.
May 31, 2011
Can organic farmers be tech savvy?
Organic farmers use their understanding of natural processes to optimize crop yields. The surprising results make you wonder where to draw the line between technology and nature.
March 9, 2011
