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Pacific Glory
An optical phenomenon known as a "glory" is seen over a cloud-covered Pacific Ocean in this image from NASA's Aqua…
Tropical Storm Debby Douses the Gulf
The eastern Gulf of Mexico is getting lashed by tropical storm Debby, which whipped up tornado-spawning winds and dumped inches…
Blue Marble 2012: The Arctic Edition
This latest portrait of Earth from NASA's Suomi NPP satellite puts the icy Arctic in the center, showing the ice…
Lightning From Space!
[/caption] Here's an amazing shot of a flash of lightning within storm clouds over west Africa, captured from orbit by…
There’s a Hole in the Sky!
[/caption] Well, not the sky exactly, but definitely in the clouds! This image, acquired by NASA's Aqua satellite on June 5,…
Unexpected Find: ‘Rainforest’ of Phytoplankton Growth in the Arctic Ocean
[/caption] Imagine finding a rainforest in the middle of a desert. That is how NASA scientists are equating a new…
Enter the Universe Today “Wonders of the Universe” Contest!
If you've seen the excellent BBC/Science Channel series "Wonders of the Universe," you know that host Brian Cox's natural enthusiasm…
When Everything On Earth Died
[/caption] Hey, remember that one time when 90% of all life on Earth got wiped out? I don't either. But…
Stunning Visualization of 56 Years of Tornadoes in the US
[/caption] It's a wonder of nature, baby. Using information from data.gov, tech blogger John Nelson has created this spectacular image…
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Incredible Dragon Approach and Berthing – Image Gallery from Andre Kuipers aboard ISS
[/caption] On Friday, May 25, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) made space history when they deftly reached out…