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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…

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If you've seen the excellent BBC/Science Channel series "Wonders of the Universe," you know that host Brian Cox's natural enthusiasm…

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[/caption] Hey, remember that one time when 90% of all life on Earth got wiped out? I don't either. But…

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[/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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[/caption] On Friday, May 25, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) made space history when they deftly reached out…

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[/caption] All systems are functioning nominally aboard the Earth orbiting Dragon cargo carrier launched yesterday, May 22, atop the SpaceX…

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[/caption] The United States Rocket Academy has announced an open call for entries in its High Altitude Astrobiology Challenge, a…

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If a portion of Earth underwent a major cataclysm, how long would it take for life to recover? The 1980…

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We've shared the images and a previous timelapse of Earth's northern hemisphere, but now here's a breath-taking timelapse of the…

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[/caption] Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered a way to identify and track sulfuric compounds in Earth's marine…

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