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Students’ attitudes to academic use of social media
New research has shown that university students behave very differently when using social media as part of their academic learning.
April 29, 2013
Social media used to study April 27, 2011 tornadoes in U.S. Southeast
University of Georgia researchers used a Facebook page to determine the trajectories of tornado debris.
April 27, 2013
New battery design could help solar and wind energy power the grid
Researchers have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.
April 24, 2013
See it! Lyrid meteor shower photos
For the past few days, our friends around the world have been out at night looking for meteors. Here are some of the great pics they've shared them with us!
April 22, 2013
New research on rhythm and source of brain’s slow waves
Scientists probe the source of a pulsing signal in the sleeping brain
April 19, 2013
What’s special about the shape of a Nautilus shell?
The early mathematician Fibonacci introduced Arabic numerals to the West. He also discovered a number sequence that's in everything from daisies to databases.
April 18, 2013
Are you ready for the Lyrid meteor shower?
Tips from an EarthSky community member on how to find a good location for the Lyrid meteor shower - and useful things to take with you if you decide to go out.
April 18, 2013
Life-and-death decisions made easier with online tool
A new program helps patients decide whether to accept a kidney from a infectious disease risk donor or keep waiting.
April 17, 2013
This date in science: First woman to fly around the world
On April 17, 1964, Jerrie Mock touched down in Columbus, Ohio, capping a journey that lasted 29 days, 11 hours and 59 minutes.
April 17, 2013
Video: The science of cute
Did you know that looking at cute pictures activates the same part of the brain as using cocaine or meth?
April 15, 2013
