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Two X-flares, and two radio blackouts, Friday
The sun was very active on Friday! It released two X-flares, the most powerful kind of solar flares, causing two temporary radio blackouts.
October 25, 2013
Another close sweep by asteroid due in 2065
Russian astronomers recently discovered an asteroid that will sweep closely past Earth in 2032. Now they've announced another object that'll sweep closely past in 2065.
October 25, 2013
Smog disrupts life in northeast China
Major smog has closed major highways, schools, and businesses across parts of northeast China this week.
October 24, 2013
Birdsong recordings harm birds
Although playing recorded song to lure a bird into view is frowned upon by birdwatchers, some people still do it. Will these new findings get them to stop?
October 23, 2013
Link between Neanderthals and humans is still missing
The search for a common ancestor that connects modern humans with the Neanderthals who lived in Europe thousands of years ago isn’t over yet, researchers say.
October 22, 2013
Doomsday in 2032 from asteroid 2013 TV135? Not likely
Asteroid 2013 TV135 is big. But it's not likely to hit us.
October 22, 2013
See the penumbral eclipse of the Hunter’s Moon on October 18-19
You're more likely to see the eclipse from Europe or Africa than from North America. As seen from eastern North America, the eclipse will be ongoing at moonrise Friday evening.
October 17, 2013
California diver finds 18-foot-long sea creature
The diver - Jasmine Santana of the Catalina Island Marine Institute - reportedly thought, "I have to drag this thing out of here or nobody will believe me."
October 16, 2013
Method of recording brain activity could lead to mind-reading devices, scientists say
“We’re now able to eavesdrop on the brain in real life,” said Josef Parvizi, the study's senior author.
October 15, 2013
India’s example: How to survive a worst-case cyclone
Before Cyclone Phailin made landfall, India evacuated nearly a million people. Lives were saved, but now more challenges lie ahead.
October 15, 2013
