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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
Scores killed or hurt as earthquakes rock southern Philippines
It was 8:12 a.m. on October 15 when the ground began to shake in the southern Philippine islands. Dozens dead, scores injured. Multiple strong aftershocks.
October 15, 2013
Juno craft, headed for Jupiter, resumes full flight operations
After a temporary glitch that occurred after Juno's flyby of Earth on Wednesday - and after a short period in safe mode - the Jupiter-bound craft is fully functioning again.
October 12, 2013
Raw images from Juno spacecraft’s Earth flyby
More images will be released soon, from Juno's flyby of Earth on Wednesday. Plus check out a simulation of Juno's unique perspective on Jupiter in 2016.
October 11, 2013
Video: Bill Nye explains Earth flyby of Juno spacecraft
Watch Bill Nye explain why the Juno spacecraft is being routed so close to Earth on October 9, and what the craft will do when it reaches Jupiter in 2016.
October 9, 2013
