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100 billion planets, say astronomers
Planets planets everywhere, and 100 billion of them Earth-like? A team of astronomers in New Zealand says it has just the technique to detect them.
April 3, 2013
Making new discoveries by monitoring historical sites from orbit
Looking down from orbit is an attractive way of monitoring historical sites in remote or politically unstable regions – and can even help archaeologists to make new discoveries.
April 3, 2013
Video: Best images of Earth from orbit in 2012
Stunning video compilation including true color satellite images, data visualizations, time lapses from ISS, and more.
April 3, 2013
Benefits of weight loss surgery may be in the microbes
Changes in gut microbes may contribute to the dramatic weight loss seen in gastric bypass patients. Does the future hold a surgery-free bypass? Are we sure we want one?
April 3, 2013
Star trails over upper Yosemite Falls
Star trails over Yosemite Falls, the highest measured waterfall in North America.
April 3, 2013
RIP beloved gorilla Pattycake
Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, died on Sunday, March 29,2013. She was 40 years old.
April 2, 2013
Video: Black hole eats a super-Jupiter
ES astronomers said on April 2 they seen telltale evidence of a black hole disrupting the outer atmosphere of a super-Jupiter.
April 2, 2013
Crucial step in human DNA replication observed using fluorescent tags
For the first time, an elusive step in the process of human DNA replication has been demystified
April 2, 2013
Bee brain study reveals pesticide effect
The brain function of important pollinators can be affected by pesticides even at low concentrations, say scientists.
April 2, 2013
