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With Moon Rocks in Hand, Parazynski Reaches Mt. Everest Peak
[/caption] We've been following former astronaut Scott Parazynski's attempt to climb Mt. Everest, and now comes the news that he…
Cosmic Rays too Wimpy to Influence Climate
[/caption] People looking for new ways to explain climate change on Earth have sometimes turned to cosmic rays, showers of…
European, Chinese Satellites Watch Solar Storms Pummel Earth
Scientists have long understood that satellites are at risk from bombardment by solar storms. Now, they've gotten a closer look…
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.…