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Predawn moon above the Scorpion’s Stinger on March 5
On the morning of March 5, the moon passes two stars in the tail of the constellation Scorpius. They are sometimes called The Stinger.
March 5, 2013
Ruins of Perperikon, ancient city of the Thracians
Human activity at Perperikon, sometimes referred to as the European Machu Picchu, dates back to 5,000 B.C.
March 5, 2013
Cassini spies Venus from Saturn’s orbit
A distant world gleaming in sunlight, Earth's twin planet, Venus, shines like a bright beacon in images taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn.
March 4, 2013
Creating new tissue instead of transplanting hearts
Substances have been developed which allow scientists to create fully functional heart cells.
March 4, 2013
Man reunites with gorilla after five years apart
Conservationist Damien Aspinall reunites with the gorilla he raised, five years after the gorilla was released into the wild.
March 4, 2013
Scientists describe case of child born with HIV, now cured
It's the first documented case of a child born with HIV and later cured with aggressive drug treatment.
March 4, 2013
Twilight over the West Philippine Sea
Twilight over the West Philippine Sea by EarthSky Facebook friend Jv Noriega.
March 3, 2013
HPC changes name to Weather Prediction Center
The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPS) will be called the Weather Prediction Center starting March 5. It is easier to say, spell, and remember.
March 3, 2013
Snowflakes on wood
One of the few upsides to the recent snow storms has been the beautiful snowflake images we have received through e-mail and Facebook.
March 3, 2013
