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Climate today more sensitive to carbon dioxide
Studies of Earth's climate have documented a strong correlation between global climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide. During warm periods, high concentrations of CO2 persist.
June 6, 2012
Shrimp cocktail or buffalo wings?
Is eating a 100-gram portion of shrimp cocktail really equivalent to burning 90 liters of gasoline, as a widely disseminated story suggests?
June 6, 2012
Shape-shifting shell
Scientists have for the first time uncovered the detailed structure of a shape-shifting shell that surrounds the genetic material of retroviruses.
June 5, 2012
The best way to view the June 5-6 transit of Venus safely?
Want to view the June 5-6 transit of Venus? Some of the best way ideas to view the transit here.
June 5, 2012
Venus transit on June 5-6: Everything you need to know:
The Venus transit appeared as a small dark dot crossing sun's face for last time this century on June 5-6, 2012. Last transit of Venus in our lifetimes!
June 5, 2012
Venus transit of 1882 in video
All 147 negatives of the 1882 Venus transit had lain patiently on a high-up, corner shelf at Lick Observatory for 120 years. Two astronomers decided to make a movie.
June 5, 2012
Wildfire still burning in New Mexico
The largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico state history continues to burn as dry and windy conditions create more issues for firefighters.
June 5, 2012
Venus edging closer to sun prior to transit!
Sun-observing SOHO spacecraft has caught sight of Venus prior to spectacular transit - last one in our lifetimes - on June 5-6. See the historic photos.
June 4, 2012
Vaccinations of U.S. children declined
Research has found that publication of perceived risk linking the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations to autism led to declines in the vaccination rate.
June 4, 2012
EarthSky 22 wins award for communications excellence
EarthSky 22 now airs on 40 radio stations and online. It features interviews with scientists, reports on Global Night Sky and Weird Science, and a rockin' Song of the Week.
June 3, 2012
