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Meteor shower from Comet ISON?
The chance of meteors from Comet ISON is remote, but we might see something. Info here about when to watch and what to expect to see.
January 11, 2014
Video: How sugar affects the brain
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. What happens when you overload?
January 9, 2014
Top ways to search the Internet for time travelers
Key strategy involves Internet searches for a mention of something before it actually happened.
January 7, 2014
Four easy New Year’s resolutions, thanks to science
Skip the diet and exercise. There are faster routes to self improvement.
January 7, 2014
Major cold hits the eastern U.S.
Extreme cold is hitting Canada and the eastern half of the United States this week. Many areas have not seen such cold temperatures in nearly two decades.
January 5, 2014
Where we experience emotions in our bodies
Researchers found consistent results, even across cultures. For example, anxiety might feel like chest pain, while falling in love might trigger body-wide sensations.
January 2, 2014
Best weather videos of 2013
Here's a compilation of some of the most interesting, captivating, scary, and intense weather videos of 2013.
January 1, 2014
Wet weather may have helped to quell 2013 wildfire season
The amount of U.S. land burned by wildfires during 2013 was 41% lower than the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates.
December 31, 2013
Use of media can save lives in bad storms
A new study shows that the risk of injury from tornados and severe storms can be reduced significantly with the use of certain media.
December 30, 2013
Illness-causing bacteria linger hours or days outside body
Scientists report that bacteria can persist on surfaces, like furniture and toys, significantly longer than previously thought.
December 30, 2013
