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Jorge Salazar
Space shuttle Discovery and it’s legacy
NASA talks about the legacy of space shuttle Discovery, piloting the mission that launched the Hubble Space telescope, and what's next for human spaceflight.
March 21, 2011
Android that is life-like will blow you away
This life-like android will blow you away. It's called Geminoid DK, built by the Intelligent Robotics lab at Osaka University.
March 10, 2011
Shuttle Discovery gets wake-up call from William Shatner
The crew of space shuttle Discovery got a special wake-up call this morning from actor William Shatner of Captain Kirk fame from the TV series Star Trek.
March 7, 2011
In 2001 anthrax mailings, evidence not conclusive
A National Research Council says it isn't possible to reach a definitive conclusion about the origin of deadly anthrax spores, based on the scientific evidence alone.
February 28, 2011
Mike Brown explains why he killed Pluto
Astronomer Mike Brown talked with EarthSky about his book, Why I killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming. Read more about Mike and Pluto here.
February 21, 2011
Aurora alert for northern latitudes Feb. 17-18, 2011
Aurora alert! People at high latitudes, including the northern U.S., might have a good chance to see the aurora - northern lights - the nights of February 17 and 18, 2011.
February 17, 2011
Watch this amazing video of a hummingbird-sized aircraft
The Nano Hummingbird is the world's smallest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or UAV. It's an aircraft that looks and flies like a hummingbird.
February 17, 2011
NASA helps airplanes avoid storms, turbulence, delays
Weather is the main culprit in flight delays. NASA's satellites help airplanes avoid storms by producing better forecasts. Read more here.
February 16, 2011
Underground water draining twice as fast today as in 1960
We're taking water out faster than it's being replenished, says hydrologist Marc Bierkens. Read more about underground water and how fast it's draining.
February 11, 2011
Mt. Kirishima volcano struck by lightning in video
The Shinmoedake volcano on Mt. Kirishima has been erupting for three straight days. See this spectacular video of lightning strikes near this volcanic eruption.
January 28, 2011
