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Shrinking human genome: New study says our genes number only 19,000
How many genes does it take to make a human? Fewer than we thought. A new estimate of 19,000 is far below initial estimates of 100,000 genes.
July 8, 2014
Typhoon Neoguri pounds Japanese islands of Okinawa, heads on
Neoguri is still expected to make landfall near Kyushu, Japan on Wednesday evening according to U.S. clocks, early Thursday a.m. locally in Japan.
July 8, 2014
Typhoon Neoguri on July 7
Before it lost its status as a super typhoon, meteorologists were using words like "monster" and "beast" to describe Neoguri. This image shows you why.
July 8, 2014
Video: How the sun can kill us all
The sun is a life-giving force. But it can also kill us in lots of different ways, points out Frasier Cain, publisher of the Universe Today website.
July 7, 2014
Baltoro Glacier is a river of ice in Pakistan
At 63 kilometers (39 miles) in length, Baltoro Glacier in Pakistan is one of the longest non-polar glaciers in the world.
July 7, 2014
Trippy 360-degree timelapse panorama of night sky
Vincent Brady used a custom rig of 4 cameras with fisheye lenses to capture the night sky in motion. Way cool ...
July 7, 2014
6.9-magnitude earthquake in Chiapas on July 7
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake is a major earthquake and can be expected to cause damage. No Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued.
July 7, 2014
Best photos of moon, Spica, Mars on July 5
A wonderful conjunction on Saturday night. Thanks to all who submitted photos.
July 6, 2014
Stairway to heaven
"I saw this stairway leading into the Milky Way and figured I would give it a try."
July 6, 2014
First haboob of 2014 in Phoenix on July 3
Check out these dramatic shots of the July 3 dust storm – aka haboob – washing over Phoenix, Arizona. Thanks to all who posted on EarthSky's Facebook page.
July 4, 2014
