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Submit Your Questions for Scott Parazynski and Keith Cowing
[/caption] Former astronaut Scott Parazynski is making an attempt to climb Mt. Everest, and has been sharing his adventures via…
Despite Global Warming, Wildfire Frequency Does Not Increase
[/caption] As global average temperatures rise, it is widely believed the frequency of wildfires will increase. However, this may not…
Where is the Most Remote Location on Earth?
[/caption] According to a new study, less than 10% of the world's land is more than 48 hours of travel…
A Day for Earth, but a Whole Week for Dark Skies
[/caption] Wednesday is Earth Day, but all week -- Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 26 -- is National Dark…
Major Utility Company Makes Agreement for Space Based Solar Power
[/caption] One of the largest utility companies in the US has decided to look towards space to find more power.…
Without Nickel, Life on Earth Could Finally Breathe
[/caption] Researchers have long puzzled over why oxygen flourished in Earth's atmosphere starting around 2.4 billion years. Called the "Great Oxidation…
Was the Tunguska Fireball a Comet Chemical Bomb?
[/caption]Over a century ago, on June 30th, 1908 a huge explosion detonated over an unpopulated region of Russia called Tunguska.…
Countdown to Earth Hour 2009…
There's less than 24 hours left before Earth Hour 2009 will begin. While you may hotly debate whether or not…
Redoubt Re-ignites
[/caption] Alaska's Mount Redoubt erupted twice Thursday morning, creating a 12-mile-high cloud of ash. The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported the…
Former Astronaut To Take Social Media to New Heights
[/caption] In 2008, astronaut Scott Parazynski came within 24 hours of reaching the summit of Mt. Everest when a painful…