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Eleanor Imster
LIDAR over Antarctica
A laser shoots into the sky to study the atmosphere at Concordia research station in Antarctica.
August 4, 2020
Return of an extremely elongated cloud on Mars
A mysteriously long, thin cloud has again appeared over the Arsia Mons volcano on Mars.
August 2, 2020
Blast off! Perseverance, newest Mars rover, launched as planned
It was a picture-perfect launch this morning for the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, with good weather and no major hitches. The rover lifted off on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
July 30, 2020
Human-linked Earth vibrations dropped 50% during Covid-19 lockdown
Between March and May 2020, many people across Earth went into lockdown. During those months, seismographs recorded a drop in human-linked vibrations in the solid Earth, by an average of 50%.
July 27, 2020
Watch ISS spacewalk July 21
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 2 NASA astronauts will perform the 2nd in a pair of International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks, to finish a 3.5-year effort to upgrade the station’s power system. How to watch.
July 20, 2020
These ancient crocodiles walked on 2 legs like dinosaurs
Researchers suggest 110-120 million year old fossil footprints were made by ancient crocodiles that walked on 2 hind legs about the same length as adult human legs.
July 16, 2020
How volcanoes explode deep under the ocean
Explosive volcanic eruptions are possible deep down in the sea – although the water masses exert enormous pressure there. An international team reports how this can happen.
July 8, 2020
‘Astonishing discovery’ of massive prehistoric circle near Stonehenge
An ancient circle of deep trenches has been found near Stonehenge. Scientists say the newly discovery site offers insights into the lives of people who lived in the area 4,500 years ago.
July 5, 2020
Check out this sloth robot
SlothBot is a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot that can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below.
July 3, 2020
Stunning images of the night
See the winners of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) 1st annual photography contest.
July 2, 2020
