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Can you be scared to death?
Short answer: Yes, it's possible. Newest video by the AsapSCIENCE guys.
February 23, 2015
More favorite photos of February 20-21 planets and moon
Wonderful photos of Venus and Mars, and the waxing moon, after sunset on February 20-21, 2015! Thanks to all who posted at EarthSky Facebook or submitted to EarthSky.org.
February 22, 2015
High risk for future U.S. megadroughts
The U.S. Southwest and Central Plains are at high risk for a megadrought later this century if greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, says a new study.
February 21, 2015
Roaming star system a near miss!
Scholz's star passed only 0.8 light-years from our sun, only 70,000 years ago. It came closer than any other known star, sweeping through the Oort comet cloud.
February 21, 2015
Filmmakers look to world’s loneliest whale
The whale sings in a sound frequency that is so unusual, no other whales will respond. Filmmakers Josh Zeman and Adrian Grenier want to find it, and make a film about it.
February 21, 2015
Map shows loudest, quietest places in U.S.
A new map created by the National Parks Service. Dark blue areas are the most quiet, light yellow are the loudest. Have a look.
February 19, 2015
Comma-like shape of February nor’easter
Satellite view of February 14-15 blizzard that hit the U.S northeast. As of February 17, Boston snow was deeper than in all but two locations in Alaska.
February 18, 2015
Mystery plumes on Mars puzzle scientists
Amateur astronomers spotted them first, but they show up in Hubble images, too. Astronomers are scratching their heads, wondering these mystery plumes are.
February 18, 2015
Lonely cloud pouring its heart out in Zimbabwe
Wonderful photo of an unusual rain cloud, plus two others from Mutare, Zimbabwe. Thanks for sending them, Peter Lowenstein!
February 18, 2015
Russian supply ship launched to ISS today
It's a fast-rendezvous, six-hour launch-to-dock mission to the International Space Station. Docking will occur later today. Online viewing details here.
February 17, 2015
