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Scientists discover layer of liquified molten rock in Earth’s mantle
Hidden magma layer could play role in shaping the geologic face of our planet.
March 21, 2013
NASA on asteroid defense: If it’s coming in three weeks, pray
The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee met in a hearing on March 19, 2013 to discuss threats from space.
March 21, 2013
Clouds over the Indian Ocean
Satellite image of marine stratocumulus clouds stretched across the southern Indian Ocean.
March 21, 2013
Oops. Voyager 1 has not left the solar system, after all.
Voyager 1 has not left the solar system, after all, according to the Voyager science team. Journey on, Voyager 1!
March 20, 2013
Meet Zoe, a virtual talking head that can express emotion
An expressive avatar like this one might someday serve as a digital personal assistant or replace texting with face messaging.
March 20, 2013
Spiral galaxy graced by fading supernova
About 35 million light-years from Earth, in front of our constellation of Eridanus the River, lies the spiral galaxy NGC 1637.
March 20, 2013
Equinox sunrise
East ... the direction of sunrise, new beginnings, springtime! Happy equinox to all.
March 20, 2013
Ocean plankton sponge up nearly twice the carbon currently assumed
Models of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans need to be revised. Trillions of plankton near the surface of warm waters are far more carbon-rich than has long been thought, says study.
March 19, 2013
Origins of teamwork found in chimpanzees
Teamwork has been fundamental in humanity’s greatest achievements but scientists have found that working together has its evolutionary roots in our nearest primate relatives – chimpanzees.
March 19, 2013
