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View from space: Lights of London
A view from space by satellite of London - host of the 2012 Olympic Games - at night.
August 2, 2012
Russians search Antarctic ice for alien-like life
Russians have penetrated miles of Antarctic ice to analyze waters for alien-like life. EarthSky spoke with oceanographer Chuck Kennicutt.
August 2, 2012
Curiosity rover will touch down August 5
NASA's Curiosity rover will attempt a daring landing on Mars on August 5-6, 2012. EarthSky spoke with the mission's chief scientist.
August 2, 2012
Unsettled weather for London and the Olympics this weekend
A strong area of low pressure will push eastward into the United Kingdom this weekend, and will likely cause unsettled weather for the Olympic games.
August 2, 2012
Global tropical cyclone update for August 1, 2012
In this post, a global tropical cyclone update for now and last month, plus an outlook on the near future. Could a hurricane impact your area next week?
August 1, 2012
Amazon deforestation 1975 to 2012
Striking changes in two satellite images of the Amazon deforestation of the Amazon rainforest between 1972 and 2012.
August 1, 2012
Dartmouth theoretical physicists probe the Majorana mystery
While headlines proclaim the discovery of the Higgs boson particle, Dartmouth physicists delve into another enigmatic particle.
August 1, 2012
William Shatner and Wil Wheaton narrate new NASA Mars Curiosity rover video
As NASA prepares for the Curiosity rover landing on Mars, William Shatner and Wil Wheaton share this story of NASA's mission to date.
July 31, 2012
Menekse Gencer: Mobile money for farmers in Africa
Farmers in Africa have a new tool to help them with their crops. They’re using their cell phones for banking services like making payments and buying insurance.
July 31, 2012
Interactive map lets you explore 786 known exoplanets
There might be 100 billion exoplanets in our Milky Way galaxy. Have fun with an Interactive map exploring the 786 known ones.
July 31, 2012
