Year of astronomy: More reasons to love stars!
[8 Jan 2009]
400 years ago, Galileo discovered the moons of Jupiter. We discover water from 11 billion years ago, volcanoes at Titan, a moon of Saturn, and good reasons to shun light pollution. (More...)
Universe: Measured by New Yardstick
[10 Aug 2006]
Feeling cramped? New measurement says the universe is bigger than you thought. Meet the astronomers' new yardstick. (More...)
In The News
For 20 years, Bernard Madoff fooled everybody...
What does science tell us about dealing with money? Can thinking about money change your behavior? How do monkeys gamble? Is "homo economicus" truly rational? Do some people thrive on financial risks? More on...Investments: The psychology of money
Nobelists, biodiversity advocates, green energy experts appointed.
Obama: "“...promoting science isn’t just about providing resources—it’s about protecting free and open inquiry. It’s about listening to what our scientists have to say, even when it’s inconvenient—especially when it’s inconvenient." What science issues face his administration? More on...Questioning candidates
Unstable snow sets up trap in back country, even in ski areas.
What causes avalanches? Why are they so dangerous, and how can you avoid them without cowering at home? More on...Avalanche Attack
Recent Articles
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Economic stimulus ≠ pouring concrete
Life during the “other” Big Bang!
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Assembly-lines don’t work for ants!
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New concern as ocean grows more acidic
Green as a garbage dump? Waste rots, makes energy…
Warm hand = warm heart?
Coming Thursday
Short of space? Universe is even bigger than we thought! (Posting 1/15)
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