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Two asteroids to pass within moon’s distance
Two asteroids - in unrelated orbits - will pass within moon's distance on September 8. They were discovered on September 5. Neither will strike Earth, scientists say.
September 7, 2010
U.S. egg safety by William Schaffner
In summer 2010, about half a billion eggs were recalled in the U.S. due to suspected salmonella contamination. Dr. William Schafner talks about egg safety.
September 6, 2010
Pacific islands governments plan for climate changes
Tens of thousands of low-lying area Pacific islands are particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and sea level rise. So do you want to risk living there?
September 6, 2010
Bacteria eating Gulf oil spill plume
Bacteria is eating a long undersea plume of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The plume contains up to 20% of the oil spilled after the Deepwater Horizon blowout.
September 6, 2010
Pakistan got Russia’s rain in summer 2010,
Masters explained that the 2010 floods in Pakistan and drought in Russia were related via the jet stream.
September 6, 2010
What is the source of the heat in Earth’s interior?
The heat inside Earth moves continents, builds mountains and causes earthquakes. You know Earth must be hot inside. What is the source of all this heat?
September 6, 2010
An intelligent earplug
Why are these men smiling? Because they've invented an intelligent earplug that is the best of its type in the world. Read more about it here.
August 31, 2010
Bombarding moon confirmed water ice
NASA lunar scientist Anthony Colaprete is principal investigator of the LCROSS mission that impacted the moon. One of the most fundamental discoveries, he said, was the discovery of water ice.
August 30, 2010
Multiple sclerosis, intestinal bacteria linked
Scientists have discovered a connection between gut bacteria – the bacteria in our intestines - and multiple sclerosis, a disease of the brain and spinal cord.
August 30, 2010
Birth control, lemurs and how animals smell
Drea's study suggests that birth control alters a female lemur's unique scent. Read more about this interesting research here.
August 30, 2010
