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New plastics heal themselves
Researchers have developed a regenerating plastic that grows back after damage.
May 12, 2014
Most detailed view yet of Milky Way’s magnetic fields
Researchers have created a new map of the Milky Way's magnetic fingerprint, the magnetic fields that shape our galaxy.
May 12, 2014
Stormy Mother’s Day 2014 for most of United States
Chance for significant severe weather is possible across the Plains on Mother's Day. Strong tornadoes and large hail possible.
May 11, 2014
Another Comet Pan-STARRS
This Comet Pan-STARRS isn't as bright as the one many saw in spring 2013. But some observers are reporting a recent outburst in brightness ...
May 11, 2014
The best-observed X-flare in history
NASA says the March 29, 2014 X-flare was the best-observed in history. This post contains beautiful images of that intense event on the surface of the sun.
May 11, 2014
Two photos of moon trails
Two photos of moon trails, created by Earth's own spin on its axis beneath the night sky.
May 9, 2014
Mid-level solar flare erupts from sun on May 8
The May 8 solar flare is classified as an M5.2-class flare. M-flares are about one-tenth as strong as the most intense flares, called X-flares.
May 8, 2014
Strong earthquake rattles Mexico’s Pacific coast
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday. Many frightened people, but only minor damage reported so far.
May 8, 2014
This is cool! Watch a realistic virtual universe unfold
If astronomers had used an average desktop computer to run the new Illustris simulation, the calculations would have taken more than 2,000 years to complete.
May 8, 2014
