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Eleanor Imster

New research on rhythm and source of brain’s slow waves

Scientists probe the source of a pulsing signal in the sleeping brain

Line of ISS cuts through the moon

The International Space Station cuts a trail of light across the night sky.

Did life begin before Earth existed?

Two scientists using Moore's Law to explain the exponential increase in life's complexity have found that, by this measure, life is older than Earth itself.

View from space: Iran earthquake on April 16

A satellite view of the area of the April 16, 2013 earthquake in Iran.

Zen barn

The night sky circles around an old Vermont barn.

Video: What happens if you cry in space?

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, demonstrates what happens if you shed a tear in zero gravity.

Spring flowers along the Appalachian Trail

To many in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has seemed slow in arriving this year. But there are signs that it's finally here.

Invisible dark lighting hits airplane passengers with gamma rays

Scientists explore radiation doses to airplane passengers from intense bursts of gamma-rays from thunderclouds.

More great images in celebration of International Dark Sky Week

International Dark Sky Week is happening right now (April 5-11) . To celebrate, enjoy these fantastic pics - they make us say WOW. And post your own.

Video: Science of cats

If you spend any time at all the on the Internet you know ... the Internet loves cats. Video from ASAPscience explains cat science.