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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.
Eleanor Imster
April 8, 2013
Pollution slows coral reef growth
Fine particles produced by burning fossil fuels are slowing coral reef growth, say scientists.
Planet Earth Online
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.
Emily Howard
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.
Deborah Byrd
April 5, 2013
View from space: North Korea and South Korea
As political tensions continue to mount between North and South Korea, a view of these two nations from space.
Deborah Byrd
April 5, 2013
Will Adélie penguins be climate change winners?
Adélie penguin population is expanding as ice fields recede, says study.
Eleanor Imster
April 4, 2013
Video: Best images of Earth from orbit in 2012
Stunning video compilation including true color satellite images, data visualizations, time lapses from ISS, and more.
Deborah Byrd
April 3, 2013
RIP beloved gorilla Pattycake
Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, died on Sunday, March 29,2013. She was 40 years old.
Eleanor Imster
April 2, 2013
Bee brain study reveals pesticide effect
The brain function of important pollinators can be affected by pesticides even at low concentrations, say scientists.
Planet Earth Online
April 2, 2013
View from space: Four volcanoes in March 2013
We live on a world with active volcanoes. Beautiful NASA images from space of recent activity at four of them.
Deborah Byrd
April 1, 2013
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