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Hurricane Sandy is a dangerous storm
The track and intensity of Hurricane Sandy is uncertain. But one thing is certain: Sandy is a dangerous storm that the U.S. east coast should monitor closely.
October 25, 2012
Is earthquake prediction possible?
Scientists were convicted in Italy for failing to predict a deadly earthquake. But earthquake prediction is, in fact, impossible.
October 23, 2012
Whale communication disrupted by ship noises
Whale communication among North Atlantic right whales in a marine sanctuary has dropped 63 to 67% due to noise from ships.
October 23, 2012
First teeth found in ancient armored fish
First teeth - probably sharp - were on a fierce armored fish that lived roamed the world's ocean around 430 to 360 million years ago, say researchers.
October 22, 2012
GOES-13 satellite returns!
The GOES-13 weather satellite was offline for nearly two months, but has been fixed and will return as our eyes on U.S. east and North Atlantic weather.
October 21, 2012
Dolphins sleep with half their brain
Sleeping with one half of the brain helps dolphins remain vigilant for periods as long as two weeks. Read about this study here.
October 18, 2012
Warmest September on record, tied with 2005
September 2012 ties with September 2005 as the warmest September on record, according to the National Climatic Data Center.
October 17, 2012
Global warming still on, says UK Met Office
According to the Daily Mail on October 13, UK Met Office data showed global warming stopped 16 years ago. Not so, said Met Office one day later.
October 17, 2012
Snake venom discovery could aid drug development
Those who need drugs to treat cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure might soon have a reason to thank a snake.
October 15, 2012
Celebrate Earth Science Week with these 9 big ideas
Earth Science Week starts October 14, 2012. This post has links to activities, plus the 9 big idea in Earth science. Enjoy and appreciate Earth!
October 14, 2012
