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11/24/2024 08:00:52 am

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Dust as seen from space

NASA Satellite Reveals How Sahara Dust Fertilizes the Amazon Rainforest

There's an average of 182 million tons of dust transported from the western edge of the Sahara every year.

Space selfie

Astronaut Takes Out of This World Selfie During Spacewalk

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has taken a snapshot of himself.

Amur leopard

World's Rarest Big Cat: Amur Leopard Doubles Population Numbers

WWF recently announced that the extremely rare Amur leopard has bounced back in population numbers in Russia.

Gerbils

History's Deadliest Outbreak: Black Death Caused by Gerbils Not Rats

During the course of 400 years, repeated plague epidemics claimed millions of lives.

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking: Human Aggression Could 'Destroy Us All'

Hawking said the human failure he most wanted to correct is aggression.

Whale rescue

Rescuers Free Entangled Humpback Whale in Hawaii

A 45 ton humpback whale was freed after being entangled in fishing lines and buoys.

Air pollution

Climate Change Denying 'Scientist' Apparently "Bribed" by Energy Companies

Documents allegedly show he accepted more than US$1.2 million from major fossil fuel companies over the last 10 years.

Walk in space

First Spacewalk to Prepare ISS for Space Taxis Finally Complete

This cable routing work is a pivotal part of the reconfiguration of systems and modules

Meteor

Fireball Meteor Lights Up Pennsylvania Sky

NASA captured a video of a bright meteor streaking through the night sky of Pennsylvania last February 17.

Ocean acidification

New Map Reveals How Acidic the Earth's Oceans Are

In an effort to stop climate change, ESA and NASA satellites are gathering data about the Earth's oceans and acidity levels.

The Moon

Get Ready for the Black Super Moon on Wednesday Night

During perigee, the moon is 12,000 miles closer to Earth.

Scholz's star

Dwarf Star Almost Collided with Solar System 70,000 Years Ago

In astronomical terms, it's considered as a close call.

Ceres

Dawn Captures Closest Look Yet of Mysterious Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA just released new images of Ceres courtesy of the Dawn spacecraft as it makes its final approach.

Lots of fiber

Study: Eating More Fiber Can Help You Lose Weight

A new study shows that just by increasing the intake of fiber to 30 grams a day can help you lose some pounds.

Stellar nursery

How Starburst Galaxies 'Burst' With New Born Stars

A new study reveals what makes starburst galaxies burst with new born stars.

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