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Astronaut Chris Hadfield on how to take pictures from space
In this video, ISS Commander Chris Hadfield shares his techniques of taking pictures of the Earth from space.
May 15, 2013
Sun halo over U.S. East Coast yesterday
A ring or circle of light around the sun or moon is called a halo by scientists. They're a sign of high thin cirrus clouds drifting above our heads.
May 15, 2013
Higher than normal wildfire activity expected for western US in 2013
Higher than normal wildfire activity is expected across the U.S. West Coast, the Southwest and portions of Idaho and Montana during the summer of 2013.
May 14, 2013
Brain’s big frontal lobe not what makes humans smarter, says study
The study suggests that supposedly more 'primitive' areas, such as the cerebellum, were equally important in the expansion of the human brain.
May 14, 2013
Human disease leptospirosis identified in new species in Africa
The newest public health threat in Africa, scientists have found, is coming from a previously unknown source: the banded mongoose.
May 14, 2013
Three X-class flares in 24 hours
The sun emitted a third significant solar flare in under 24 hours on May 13, 2013 - the strongest X-class flare of the year so far.
May 14, 2013
Last night’s young moon
The moon is now back in the evening sky. It's a waxing crescent, also called a young moon.
May 14, 2013
New method of finding planets scores its first discovery
A team has just discovered an exoplanet using a new method that relies on Einstein's special theory of relativity.
May 13, 2013
Cooler spring weather does not equal a cooling climate
It's not uncommon to see pockets of unusually cold air in a warming world. Why? Because weather does not equal climate.
May 13, 2013
Agent Orange exposure linked to life-threatening prostate cancer
A new analysis has found a link between exposure to Agent Orange and lethal forms of prostate cancer among US Veterans.
May 13, 2013
