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How does radioactive wastewater harm the human body?
As Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant struggles to contain a flood of radioactive wastewater, a word about what makes radioactivity harmful to humans.
April 30, 2013
Deep, detailed image of distant universe
Astronomers have for the first time identified discrete sources that account for nearly all the radio waves coming from distant galaxies.
April 30, 2013
Does antimatter fall up or down?
Physicists present the first direct evidence of how atoms of antimatter interact with gravity
April 30, 2013
Spring at Saturn’s north pole
NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this beautiful color image of Saturn's north pole in the heart of Saturnian springtime.
April 30, 2013
Herschel telescope goes blind, ends mission
The Herschel space observatory has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant, essential to cool the observatory's instruments.
April 29, 2013
Death Valley Dreamlapse – Part 2!
This awesome new timelapse video includes amazing star trails, the Milky Way, and a pink desert aurora.
April 29, 2013
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
Tiny crustaceans play a big role in protecting seagrass beds
Tiny crustaceans that graze on nuisance algae play an important role in protecting seagrass beds, according to a new study.
April 29, 2013
Video: Extreme closeup of a Giant Galapagos Tortoise
Tortoise notices the camera and comes over to investigate.
April 29, 2013
Milky Way over Crater Lake
Crater Lake in Oregon is famous for the clarity and blue color of its water. But it's also a beautiful place to go stargazing.
April 28, 2013
