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22 August, 2010 - 06:53
Astronauts can become as weak as 80-year-olds after six months at the International Space Station, according to a new study that raises serious health concerns as NASA contemplates prolonged trips to asteroids and Mars.
22 August, 2010 - 04:06
The powerful radio source in the center of M87 is a supermassive black hole, ripping away at the heart of the galaxy.
22 August, 2010 - 03:36
This rotating solar home was the seed for the ambitious Sonnenschiff Solar Development and the modern solar movement in Germany. The home takes full advantage of the sun by rotating with it, allowing daylight to course though its triple-pane windows and energize its large roof-mounted solar array and solar thermal pipes.
22 August, 2010 - 02:40
Though some of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon has now disappeared, scientists are trying to figure out what the remaining oil is doing to marine life. A damage assessment for a place the size of the Gulf is a huge and complicated job, but out of sight does not mean out of mind.
21 August, 2010 - 20:21
Scientists have discovered a new type of chlorophyll in ancient Australian bacteria.\r\nOver the past 60 years scientists have known of four types of chlorophyll used by plants to harvest light and convert it into chemical energy, a process called photosynthesis.
21 August, 2010 - 12:34
A just-completed test of new technology for smoother landings could play a big role in cutting the industry's fuel use and carbon footprint.
21 August, 2010 - 07:08
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope photographed a spectacular and stunning image of a spiral galaxy named NGC 4911 which lies over 320 million ligh-years
21 August, 2010 - 05:23
Researchers have designed a toothbrush that cleans teeth by creating a solar-powered chemical reaction in the mouth, doing away with the need for toothpaste.
20 August, 2010 - 22:10
Two congressmen on Thursday questioned why the Obama administration made a major announcement about what happened to the oil in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this month without the science to back it up . Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ed Markey demanded that NOAA surrender the data and algorithms behind its increasingly controversial estimate, so tha
20 August, 2010 - 21:30
Every year, approximately 90,000 birds die in NYC because of collisions with buildings. This year, the Empire State Building will turn off its lights to help migrating birds pass safely through the city.
20 August, 2010 - 21:00
Last year the world's greenest skyscraper, One Bryant Park opened its doors in midtown Manhattan to rave reviews celebrating its innovative design. Today we're thrilled to announce that the green tower has just achieved LEED Platinum certification, making it the world's first office tower to reach the USGBC's highest rating.
20 August, 2010 - 18:49
Researchers at Oregon State University may have found a way to not only reduce the need for human sewage treatment plants, but also generate electricity for residents of developing countries.
20 August, 2010 - 16:00
Satellite data indicate that carbon storage by plants is decreasing despite climate warming.
20 August, 2010 - 09:30
The global dominance of industrial interests dependant on cheap energy sourced from coal mean climate change is inevitable
20 August, 2010 - 02:40
As corals face a daily bashing through warm, polluted waters, the scientists at University of Hawaii at Manoa and the Smithsonian Institution are building up a bank of frozen sperm and embryos of Hawaiian coral species, just in case.
20 August, 2010 - 02:31
Rwanda is centering its new energy plan on an unlikely, potentially dangerous source: the explosive Lake Kivu.
20 August, 2010 - 02:31
Today scientists revealed the results of an investigation into the severity of the Deepwater oil spill. The plume of petroleum hydrocarbon chemicals measures a staggering 22 miles long & has settled in a deep underwater layer. They were able to study the plume for ten days in June before Hurricane Alex forced them from the area.
19 August, 2010 - 17:50
Devastating flooding in Pakistan may foreshadow extreme weather to come as a result of global warming.
19 August, 2010 - 17:40
Mark Boyle gave up using cash over a year ago and loves his new lifestyle. Here's how he does it.
19 August, 2010 - 10:00
Weeks after the U.S. government claimed that the "vast majority" of oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill has been taken care of, oil has possibly been found deep on the Gulf seafloor, scientists announced this week.