Science

Scientists Discover Vital Clues about the Solar System's Birth

Ana Verayo   | Nov 17, 2014 03:17 AM EST

A new study reveals that magnetic fields formed planets from space clouds and dust. read more

Advanced Detectors May Help Discover Hundreds of Black Holes and Their Secrets

Marco Foronda   | Nov 17, 2014 03:41 AM EST

Detectors will pick-up the gravitational waves created by the collision of black holes millions of years ago. read more

Magnetic Fields in Ancient Meteorites Reveal Origin of the Solar System

Marco Foronda   | Nov 16, 2014 10:55 PM EST

These magnetic fields are maintained within the chondrules even down to the current day. read more

US Planes Warned to Avoid Alaska Volcano Ash Cloud

Ana Verayo   | Nov 16, 2014 10:48 PM EST

The eruption of Pavlof volcano in Alaska spewed a 35,000 foot ash cloud into the atmosphere. read more

Philae Falls Silent as Batteries Die; Initial Phase of Comet Mission Completed

Ana Verayo   | Nov 16, 2014 04:45 AM EST

Philae's landing site allows the lander to receive only 1.5 hours of direct sunlight. read more

Google Teams Up with Environmental Groups to Track Global Fishing Activities

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 15, 2014 04:33 AM EST

Information technology giant Google and green groups Skytruth and Oceana unveiled on Friday the Global Fishing Watch to monitor overfishing activities around the world. To perform that daunting task, the project would combine cloud computing, big data and large networks. read more

Amazing 5,000 Year Old Human Footprints Found in Denmark

Ana Verayo   | Nov 15, 2014 01:03 PM EST

A team of archaeologists found two sets of human footprints in Lolland Island that dates back to the Stone Age. read more

Scientists Explore Mysterious Crater in Siberia

Ana Verayo   | Nov 15, 2014 12:46 AM EST

Scientists used climbing equipment to reach the frozen base of the crater that is 10.5 meters deep. read more

NASA Uncovers Why Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Red

Marco Foronda   | Nov 14, 2014 10:13 PM EST

The giant red spot is actually a giant storm that has lasted for more than 300 years. read more

Rosetta's Philae Lander Batteries Could Die Tomorrow

Ana Verayo   | Nov 14, 2014 09:35 PM EST

New data from the ESA's Rosetta probe reveals the challenging landing position of the Philae lander in a shadow of a cliff, as it struggles to get more solar power. read more

Global Warming will Increase Lightning Strikes by 50 Percent

Ana Verayo   | Nov 14, 2014 08:04 AM EST

A new study reveals that rising global temperatures can cause more lightning strikes in the next 100 years. read more

ESA Reveals First Picture of Philae Lander on Comet 67P

Marco Foronda   | Nov 14, 2014 06:14 AM EST

ESA is happy to show the first photo of Philae Lander on Comet 67P. read more

Sexual Conflict and Evolution: Why Some Mammals Kill Their Babies

Ana Verayo   | Nov 14, 2014 06:01 AM EST

A new study details why infanticide is widespread among certain mammalian species. read more

Male Chimpanzees' Aggressive Behavior Can Lead to Successful Mating

Marco Foronda   | Nov 14, 2014 05:45 AM EST

Male chimps use violence to dominate females to ensure mating. read more

Hear Comet 67P's Song Courtesy of the Rosetta Probe

Ana Verayo   | Nov 14, 2014 05:23 AM EST

Comet 67P is 'singing." read more

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