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Bird Count: Don’t miss the 2012 Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count, February 17 – 20, is a fun opportunity for you to help scientists gather data on bird populations across North America.
February 18, 2012
Alan Boss on Earth-like planet discovered 600 light years away
Alan Boss is on the team of researchers that discovered the planet, named Kepler 22-b. He spoke with EarthSky.
February 17, 2012
Ten more things you may not know about the solar system
Here is a collection of ten more things unknown or misunderstood facts about our solar system - our sun and its family of planets.
February 17, 2012
Advances in understanding how insects fly
Air travel today mimics the flight of birds. Advances in the understanding the flight of winged insects could change the way we move from place to place.
February 17, 2012
Aquaculture: Should we help expand it?
The fastest growing food commodity is aquaculture. The growth rate is nearly 10% per year since 1985. But aquaculture in the U.S. has not grown as fast. Why?
February 16, 2012
Reefcam shows favorite big fish hangouts
Like human beings, big reef fish have strong preferences on where they like to hang out as viewed by a reefcam.
February 16, 2012
Cyclone Giovanna kills at least 15 people
Cyclone Giovanna pushed into Madagascar as a 120 mph storm killing at least 15 people and leaving thousands homeless.
February 16, 2012
Tiniest chameleons in found Madagascar
A research team has discovered four new tiny chameleons that are the tiniest chameleons - and some of the smallest reptiles - in existence.
February 15, 2012
Strong 6.0 earthquake off Oregon coast
The USGS reported that a strong 6.0 earthquake quake off the Oregon coast on February 14, 2012 was felt as far away as San Francisco.
February 15, 2012
What if he (or she) can’t read your emotions?
If someone you care about can't read your emotions from the look on your face, their prefrontal cortex might be the reason.
February 14, 2012
