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The moon is approaching Venus. Closest Wednesday morning
Get ready for the spectacular conjunction of the sky's two brightest nighttime objects - the moon and Venus - on Wednesday morning, February 26.
February 24, 2014
Dual image of this morning’s moon
An experienced astrophotographer offers these two views of the February 24, 2014 moon, with info on settings.
February 24, 2014
Dogs and humans use similar parts of brain to listen
The study, which compared fMRI brain scans of dogs and humans, showed that dogs respond most to sounds from other dogs, and humans to the voices of other humans.
February 24, 2014
The science of the musical brain
Researchers scanned the brains of jazz musicians while the musicians “traded fours." Results show common brain circuitry for both music and language.
February 24, 2014
Video: Saturn went behind the moon Saturday morning
Early in the morning on February 22, Saturn happened to lie in the moon's path, and so the moon covered up Saturn, for a time.
February 22, 2014
Video: Moscow 2014 hyperlapse
Transport yourself to Moscow in winter with this new video from Kirill Neiezhmakov. Worth the trip!
February 22, 2014
Did a meteorite smash a roof in Sri Lanka?
Scientists are still investigating the nature of the mysterious rock, which created a hole in the roof - and interior damage - in a house in Sri Lanka.
February 20, 2014
Video: Mars, Spica, moon rising and setting
In case you haven't heard, the planet Mars is back! Getting brighter. Nearly at its best. James McCue includes Mars in this cool video.
February 20, 2014
Scientists name bacterium for Frank Zappa
A form of P. acnes – the bacterium responsible for human acne – reminded these scientists of a Zappa song lyric.
February 19, 2014
Aurora borealis seen at low latitudes on February 18-19
Observers in the northern half of the United States and Canada captured it in photos.
February 19, 2014
