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Massive stars overwhelm their partners
The most massive stars in the universe suck material from companion stars or melt with them to become even more massive, says a new study.
July 30, 2012
Alan Stern on the moons of Pluto
Fans of Pluto celebrated the discovery of its fifth moon in July of 2012. Astronomer Alan Stern was on the discovery team that found Pluto’s new moon.
July 30, 2012
White-nose syndrome may hit social bats the hardest
New research suggests that the impacts of white-nose syndrome in bats may be worse for bats that like to hibernate together in tight clusters.
July 29, 2012
Ticks cause meat allergies. Really?
Red meat is a recent and rare addition to the cannon of food allergies. Studies links red meat allergy to blood sucking ticks. Irony abounds.
July 27, 2012
Joseph DeSimone on being an inventor
Joseph DeSimone: "To be proactive in ways that grow the economy, create jobs and improve the well-being of society - that's a great opportunity."
July 27, 2012
Derecho possibly hits U.S. northeast
Hundreds of flights were canceled, and 300,000 people lost power as severe thunderstorms hit the U.S. Northeast on the evening of July 26.
July 27, 2012
Solar system: The faraway Kepler-30 system
Researchers measure the orientation of a multiplanet system - the faraway system Kepler-30 - and find it very similar to our own solar system.
July 26, 2012
Beijing death toll raised to 77 from heaviest rain in 61 years in
The official death toll rose earlier today from 37 to 77 due to flooding in and around Beijing, China on July 21.
July 26, 2012
Animation: Watch U.S. drought spread state to state in 2012
Animation from NOAA showing the spread of drought in the U.S., from state to state, from January to July 2012.
July 26, 2012
Cost of food in U.S. to rise due to drought
A USDA forecast, issued yesterday, suggests a 3 percent to 4 percent rise in the cost of food in 2013, due to drought now affecting two-thirds of the U.S.
July 26, 2012
