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Higgs boson and how the universe generates mass
Physicists have discovered a new elementary particle. They’re 99 percent certain it's the long-sought Higgs boson, which some call "The God Particle."
July 16, 2012
Global warming harms lakes
Global warming also affects lakes. The warmer temperatures are compromising the successful lake clean-ups of recent decades.
July 16, 2012
Tornadoes hitting Poland this weekend
Large tornadoes hit parts of northern Poland this past weekend. Check out these wild videos!
July 16, 2012
X-rays reveal the violent side of the universe
In astronomy, X-rays look at interstellar gas heated to millions of degrees around extreme environments like black holes, neutron stars, and colliding galaxies.
July 15, 2012
Auroras widely seen July 14. Chance on July 15, too
A powerful X-flare on the sun on July 12 was aimed directly toward Earth. Its effects arrived July 14 with shimmering auroras. Aurora alert!
July 15, 2012
Record-breaking heat and growing drought in U.S. continues
July 2011 to June 2012 had record-breaking heat in contiguous U.S. since record-keeping began in 1895. Over 60% of U.S. has moderate drought, or worse.
July 14, 2012
Antarctica at risk from global warming
The continent of Antarctica is at risk from human activities and other forces, and environmental management is needed to protect the planet’s wilderness area.
July 13, 2012
Robot copilot for your car
Sure, there are seat belts and airbags to help you survive a collision. This new robot copilot for your car might help you avoid the collision in the first place.
July 13, 2012
Alaska landslide might be largest recorded in North America
The June 11, 2012 Alaska landslide in Glacier Bay National Park might be the largest ever recorded in North America, according to a story by AP on July 12.
July 13, 2012
Three Friday the 13ths in 2012. What are the odds?
Scary coincidence or super unlucky? Neither. Here's the story behind why 2012 has three Friday the 13ths.
July 13, 2012
