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View from space: Iran earthquake on April 16
A satellite view of the area of the April 16, 2013 earthquake in Iran.
April 17, 2013
ALMA pinpoints early galaxies at record speed
A team of astronomers has used the new ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) telescope to pinpoint the locations of over 100 of the most fertile star-forming galaxies in the early universe.
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
Ultra-long gamma ray bursts from supergiant star explosions?
Astronomers meeting this week in Nashville hear a new theory about the longest gamma rays bursts.
April 16, 2013
Peel-and-stick solar cells for battery-powered products of the future
It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions of solar cells.
April 16, 2013
A look at the world now explains 90 percent of changes in vegetation
In the last thirty years, vegetation has changed significantly the world over. Until recently, the extent to which the climate or humankind was responsible remained unclear.
April 16, 2013
Two sun halos seen over Canada yesterday
Here are two solar halos spotted over separate parts of Canada, at different times of day, yesterday.
April 16, 2013
Scientists organize groundbreaking Saturn observational campaign
Planetary scientists have collaborated with an international team of researchers to organize the largest ever observational campaign of Saturn’s auroras.
April 15, 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
