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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.
April 18, 2013
Severe storms for southern U.S. Great Plains states April 17 and 18
Severe weather appears likely today and into Thursday across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and north Texas. Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.
April 17, 2013
View from space: Iran earthquake on April 16
A satellite view of the area of the April 16, 2013 earthquake in Iran.
April 17, 2013
Video: Bird ballet of starlings over Marseille
This short video shows clouds of starlings flocking over Marseille, France, at dusk.
April 12, 2013
Invisible dark lighting hits airplane passengers with gamma rays
Scientists explore radiation doses to airplane passengers from intense bursts of gamma-rays from thunderclouds.
April 11, 2013
Much of U.S. will see active and stormy weather April 9-11
Significant storm system sweeping across U.S. will bring winter back to Northern Plains and Rocky Mountains. and severe weather in Central Plains and U.S. Southeast.
April 9, 2013
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.
April 8, 2013
Pollution slows coral reef growth
Fine particles produced by burning fossil fuels are slowing coral reef growth, say scientists.
April 8, 2013
Sea lion is first non-human mammal shown to keep a beat
Previously, only birds with talents for vocal mimicry were thought to possess rhythmic ability in the animal kingdom.
April 5, 2013
View from space: A cloudy, dusty day in Kuwait
On April 5, 2013, a thick veil of dust spanned hundreds of kilometers, with clouds hovering over the dust, especially over Kuwait.
April 5, 2013
