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Cosmic neutrinos confirmed at South Pole
Researchers say these high-energy neutrinos come from sources beyond our Milky Way galaxy. They say the ability to discover them heralds a new form of astronomy.
August 25, 2015
July 2015 was warmest month ever recorded
Last month's average global temperature was the all-time highest monthly temperature since record-keeping began in 1880.
August 21, 2015
View from space: Fires in US Pacific Northwest
Wildfire outbreaks have charred nearly 7 million acres this summer. Satellite view of several fires burning in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
August 18, 2015
California lacking a year’s worth of rain
Drought and more drought in California, whose accumulated rain debt now equals an average year's precipitation, according to a new study.
August 1, 2015
Exciting news! Astronomical League and EarthSky join forces
Popular astronomy website and nation’s largest federation of astronomy clubs have joined forces to bring the night sky's wonder, beauty, and mystery to the public.
July 30, 2015
Video: The science of dogs
The newest video from AsapSCIENCE is for dog lovers. That is, for everyone!
July 30, 2015
Impacts of climate change on human health
A new report published in The Lancet finds that “tackling climate change could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century.”
July 29, 2015
Video: Summer Blue Moon
On July 31, the moon becomes full for the second time this month. Modern folklore says the second full moon is a Blue Moon. New video from NASA.
July 28, 2015
Ant expert gives Ant-Man thumbs up
A Boston University biology professor says the movie is “a turning point for ants in cinema,” although he has a few quibbles with the science.
July 28, 2015
Night thunderstorms: Top things to know
For anyone who's been stirred out of bed in the middle of the night by a clap of thunder: Here's info about those intense storms that happen after the sun sets.
July 27, 2015
