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View from space: Anak Krakatau volcano eruption
On September 4, 2012 a NASA satellite captured an image of lava flowing down Anak Krakatau. The fresh lava has extended the shoreline of the volcanic island.
September 7, 2012
Destroyed coastal habitats produce significant greenhouse gas
Destruction of coastal habitats may release as much as 1 billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere each year, 10 times higher than previously reported, according to a new Duke led study.
September 6, 2012
A look back at Hurricane Isaac
As of now, it appears that Isaac caused the deaths of nearly 40 people and will result in at least $3 billion in damages.
September 6, 2012
10 years later: a human genome full of surprises
The human genome is far more rich and complex than originally thought.
September 6, 2012
Powerful summer storm in Arctic reduces sea ice
Sea ice in the Arctic in 2012 already appeared to be heading for a new record low. Then in early August, a long-lasting and powerful storm pushed through the Arctic.
September 6, 2012
A star cluster with a secret
A new image shows the spectacular globular star cluster Messier 4, a ball of tens of thousands of ancient stars that has strange and unexpected properties.
September 5, 2012
Massive methane gas stores could sit beneath Antarctica
If Antarctica's ice sheets continue to thin as the climate warms, stores of the potent greenhouse gas could be released to the atmosphere, researchers say.
September 5, 2012
Does dark matter exist in our sun’s neighborhood?
Astronomers have grown convinced over decades that dark matter exists on the large scale of our universe. But what about our neighborhood of space?
September 5, 2012
Experts propose cyber war on cancer
Researchers at Rice, Tel Aviv and Johns Hopkins universities aim to break cancer's codes for social networking
September 4, 2012
Rover Curiosity provides 3-D view of its landing site
Cool 3-D image from Curiosity rover on Mars!
September 4, 2012
