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Snake venom discovery could aid drug development
Those who need drugs to treat cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure might soon have a reason to thank a snake.
October 15, 2012
Celebrate Earth Science Week with these 9 big ideas
Earth Science Week starts October 14, 2012. This post has links to activities, plus the 9 big idea in Earth science. Enjoy and appreciate Earth!
October 14, 2012
Photos from friends: The oldest moon October 14, 2012
Yay, several of you did take our challenge and spot the October 14, 2012 very old moon! Thank you, Peter Rodney Breaux, Lakshmi Ravishankar and Julie Gartman!
October 14, 2012
Animation welcomes you to the Anthropocene
This powerful short film takes you through 250 years of human history, from the start of the Industrial Revolution in England to the first Earth Summit in 1992.
October 14, 2012
Why so many (or so few) species?
Scientists assumed that, the longer time a group of organisms has to evolve, the more species there will be in that group. New research suggests this isn't necessarily so.
October 14, 2012
Will you see your oldest moon yet before sunrise October 14?
You will have to be outdoors very early in the morning - within an hour of sunup. You'll need a clear sky in the east, with no trees or tall buildings in the way.
October 13, 2012
Aurora alert for night of October 13, 2012
Geomagnetic storm that spawned auroras in early morning hours today is still underway. Auroras or northern lights likely for those at northerly latitudes tonight!
October 13, 2012
Invisibility could be a key to better electronics
MIT team applies technology developed for visual cloaking to enable more efficient transfer of electrons.
October 12, 2012
Scientists identify trigger for explosive volcanic eruptions
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified a repeating trigger for the largest explosive volcanic eruptions on Earth.
October 12, 2012
El Niño trying to form, but just barely
Last spring, NOAA announced that an El Niño could develop by Fall 2012 and would likely influence the global weather conditions. What's up with El Niño?
October 12, 2012
