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Epic flooding hitting the Boulder, Colorado area
The National Weather Service used the word "biblical" to describe ongoing flooding in Colorado. Many are evacuating as water levels rise.
September 13, 2013
Video: The science of heartbreak
New video from asapSCIENCE addresses the question: Why is a broken heart so painful?
September 13, 2013
World’s thinnest glass is just two atoms thick
The world’s thinnest glass is just a molecule thick, a serendipitous discovery by scientists, recorded for posterity in the Guinness Book of World Records.
September 12, 2013
Wild birds help Costa Rica’s coffee farmers
When wild birds have undisturbed tropical forests near Costa Rica coffee plantations, they help control the coffee berry borer beetle.
September 11, 2013
Untangled DNA is how guys become guys
An enzyme that “unravels” DNA appears to trigger male development of the embryo, a finding that may give greater insight into intersex disorders.
September 10, 2013
Tom Izzo sets a good example for weather safety
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo convinced the student section at a football stadium to evacuate, as a lightning storm pushed through. Go Tom Izzo!
September 9, 2013
The milk of human kindness: providing for baby pandas
Conservationists and researchers are keen on developing an artificial milk formula for abandoned or orphaned panda cubs.
September 8, 2013
Best photos: September 6 launch of LADEE spacecraft to moon
Night launch on September 6 of NASA's new LADEE spacecraft to the moon resulted in many fine photos posted to EarthSky's Facebook page. Thanks to all!
September 7, 2013
Video: Can you trust your eyes?
New video from asapSCIENCE. Some Friday fun with optical illusions!
September 6, 2013
Your brain is wired to quiet voices in your head
Nerve circuits let the brain turn down sounds that come from our own actions, and turn up other sounds we need to pay attention to, say researchers.
September 5, 2013
