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Astronomers discover densest galaxy ever
Imagine the distance between the sun and nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. That’s a distance of about 4 light-years. Now, imagine as many as 10,000 of our suns crammed into that relatively small space.
September 24, 2013
Amazing photo of eagle vs. deer
An amazing photo from the Russian Far East shows predation of sika deer by a golden eagle.
September 24, 2013
Which cities are most at risk for a natural disaster?
Tokyo-Yokohama, the Pearl River Delta and Osaka-Kobe are the riskiest metropolitan areas in the world. Otherwise ... does your city make the list?
September 24, 2013
360-degree, 3-hour star trail panorama
Vincent Brady Photographer captured this image at Logan's Pass, Glacier National Park, with a nod to Ansel Adams. Thank you Vincent!
September 24, 2013
Chasing the black holes of the ocean
According to researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Miami, some of the largest ocean eddies on Earth are mathematically equivalent to the mysterious black holes of space.
September 23, 2013
A fast fish with a huge impact
In the Danube River, scientists have been observing a fish species conquering a new habitat and creating a totally new ecosystem while many plants and animals are being run off due to globalization.
September 23, 2013
2013 Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate absurdity and science
Pure silly science? Don't be fooled. Many awards were for serious research published in reputable journals. "Laugh, then think," say the organizers.
September 23, 2013
Four new species of legless lizards discovered in California
Scientists have discovered four new species of curious-looking legless lizards living among fragile landscapes in California.
September 23, 2013
Waiting for Comet ISON
When it returned to our sky in late August, Comet ISON wasn't as bright as many hoped it would be. Does that mean we will or won't see the comet?
September 23, 2013
Why does the sun rise due east and set due west at the equinox?
At the equinox, the sun is on the celestial equator. And the celestial equator intersects all of our horizons at points due east and due west.
September 22, 2013
