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Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds
We are awash in the unseen, the unknown and the unexplained. Our Universe is enshrouded in mystery. Even what we…
Three-Meter Asteroid Hits Earth’s Atmosphere… Somewhere
This was very likely the last trip around the Sun for the Earth-crossing asteroid 2014 AA, according to calculations by…
When Science is Art: a New Map of Wind Patterns
A new map of wind patterns is so visually stunning it's easily mistaken for art. This interactive visualization of wind…
Stunning Movie Shows What Earth Looks Like to an Incoming Spacecraft
When NASA's Juno spacecraft flew past Earth in October of this year, it focused some of its cameras on the…
How People from Earth said “Hi” to a Passing Spacecraft
Um, something in my eye. This wonderful video details a what took place when the Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft swung past…
And the Coldest Place on Earth Is …
What is the coldest place on Earth? Scientists say it’s a place so cold that ordinary mercury or alcohol thermometers…
How Far is Mars from Earth?
This article was originally published on Aug 10, 2012. We've updated it and added this cool new video! Sending spacecraft…
This Time-Lapse ISS Video Isn’t Just Another Time-Lapse ISS Video
It's actually remarkably beautiful, and well worth two minutes of your time.* Assembled from actual photographs taken by astronauts aboard…
Awesome ‘Sideways’ View from Space of the Erupting Kliuchevskoi Volcano
We've seen some great views from space of erupting volcanoes, like Pavlov, Shiveluch, and Nabro. While most of the views…
NASA’s STEREO Spacecraft Spots Comets ISON and Encke
As comets ISON and Encke continue toward their respective rendezvous with the Sun, they have now both been captured on…