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Eleanor Imster
Dinosaurs on LSD?
A hallucinogenic fungus, perfectly preserved in amber, suggests that the fungus, the grasses it lived on, and grass-eating dinosaurs co-existed for millions of years.
February 11, 2015
DSCOVR launch rescheduled for Wednesday
Following launch scrubs on Sunday and again today, the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) now is scheduled to launch at 6:05 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11.
February 10, 2015
Venus through saguaro cactus
The brightest planet in our sky, and the largest cactus species in the U.S. Thank you, David Jamieson, for sharing your photo with EarthSky!
February 10, 2015
When sounding rockets launch into auroras …
In late January, researchers launched sounding rockets into the northern lights. Great images and a video!
February 6, 2015
After a quick snowstorm, strong winds cleared the sky
Goshen Pond. Shamong, New Jersey. Venus (below) and Mars in the western twilight. Thanks to Samuel Markey for sharing his photo with us!
February 6, 2015
Hubble captures rare triple transit of Jupiter’s moons
New images capture a rare occurrence as three of Jupiter’s largest moons - Europa, Callisto and Io - parade simultaneously across the giant planet’s banded face.
February 5, 2015
A bluebird takes a drink
A big thank you to our friend Janet Furlong for sharing her photo with us!
February 5, 2015
See it! Best pics of full moon and Jupiter
An awesome gallery of photos of Jupiter and the full moon on February 3-4, 2015. Photos by EarthSky friends. Thank you all!
February 4, 2015
Video: What would happen if humans suddenly disappeared?
What would happen to our planet if all us humans - for some reason - suddenly vanished? Here's AsapSCIENCE's take on it.
February 3, 2015
New study helps sort out Easter Island mystery
What caused the collapse of Easter Island's Rapa Nui society? Was it environmental degradation or the arrival of Europeans? New research suggests it was a combination of factors.
February 2, 2015
