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Constellation named for David Bowie?
MIRA Public Observatory and Studio Brussels say they have 'registered a constellation' named for the late, beloved rock musician. Hmm, says astronomer Guy Ottewell.
January 20, 2016
What to expect from El Niño
The third-recorded super El Niño is underway. Top climate expert Kevin Trenberth reports.
January 10, 2016
Four new elements added to periodic table
The new elements - elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 - complete the periodic table's seventh row and make science textbooks around the world instantly out-of-date.
January 6, 2016
What is the Anthropocene?
Soon, scientists will decide whether the word Anthropocene should be formally added to the Geologic Time Scale. It indicates a world shaped by human beings.
January 4, 2016
After 8 years, Dawn probe brings Ceres into closest focus
Dawn spacecraft now in its closest orbit of dwarf world Ceres. Mission Director Marc Rayman explains how the mission will help unlock our solar system's secrets.
January 1, 2016
Dark skies disappearing
Earth's night skies are lighter, thanks to towns, cities and industrial complexes. How that affects astronomy ... as well as birds, insects and people.
December 28, 2015
Has LHC found revolutionary new particle? Maybe.
Large Hadron Collider researchers see tantalizing hints of a new particle that could revolutionize physics.
December 18, 2015
Ceres blurs line between comets and asteroids
New discoveries about Ceres' mysterious bright spots suggest that a strict division between comets and asteroids is no longer realistic.
December 15, 2015
Your dog’s spit holds clues for human mental health
Enroll your dog in Darwin’s Dogs, and researchers will send you an easy-to-use kit to collect a doggy saliva sample for DNA analysis. Results will help unravel connections between genes and behavior – for dogs and humans.
December 2, 2015
Paris climate summit: Why more women need seats at the table
Including more women in international climate negotiations will lead to better results. Here are 15 climate champions already making a difference
November 24, 2015
