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New ESA images reveal inner workings of galaxies
Newly released ESA images of Holmberg II and Markarian 509 reveal these galaxies' inner workings. Both have stories unlike that of our home galaxy, the Milky Way.
September 30, 2011
Mercury: Seven things you didn’t know
Far from being dead, the exosphere of Mercury is dynamic and continually renewing. This gives astronomers clues about the planet's surface and environment.
September 29, 2011
Solar wind sandblasts Mercury
Solar wind sandblasts Mercury because its weak magnetic field provides little protection from the fierce solar wind, a squall of charged particles from the sun.
September 29, 2011
$5,000 prize for biomimicry student design challenge
The 2011 Biomimicry Student Design Challenge has been announced for new nature-inspired solutions for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
September 29, 2011
No worries for the tropics … for now
The tropics in the Atlantic are forecast to become quiet for the next two weeks. By the middle of October, we might see another surge of tropical development.
September 29, 2011
Fossils may be earliest link to modern humans
Two-million-year-old fossils in South Africa may be earliest known link to modern humans. It is a new species of primate and possibly the oldest human ancestor.
September 29, 2011
Two great videos carry you aboard ISS, flying over planet Earth
These two great videos give the feeling of being aboard the International Space Station, orbiting above our planet's night side.
September 28, 2011
A good night’s sleep might help your memory
Study shows that a good night's sleep is very important to your memory. The study suggests that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness.
September 28, 2011
Global warming to influence ozone-related deaths, says study
Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal may see global warming ozone-related deaths increase up to 14 percent over the next 50 years, according to a new study.
September 27, 2011
Killer whales on trial for attacks on humans
Killer whales spark federal hearings and could affect animal welfare, trainer safety and the future of marine parks after a trainer was killed at Seaworld.
September 27, 2011
