An academic in Australia has set off a firestorm Down Under with claims that the Aussie accent resulted from early…
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Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts freezing temperatures, more snow
CONCORD, N.H. – Just when you thought you had gotten over last winter, be warned: The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts…
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Solar storm could allow parts of the US to see polar auroras
WASHINGTON – A severe solar storm slammed Earth on Monday afternoon, increasing the chances of fluctuations in the power grid…
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NASA delays space station spacewalk by day because of suit issue, 1st in series over next week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A series of upcoming spacewalks at the International Space Station will begin a day late. The…
Read MoreNASA’s Dawn spacecraft prepares to get up close and personal with dwarf planet Ceres
PASADENA, Calif. – A NASA spacecraft is preparing to rendezvous with the largest object in the asteroid belt located between…
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Clutter-clearing apps, just in time for spring cleaning
Spring reminds us to hit refresh and clear out the clutter in our lives. So load your smartphone with these…
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New Technology Helping Connect Families When Disaster Strikes
Deadly tornadoes and other disasters often leave many victims isolated, unable to reach families and friends. Scott Tatum was stuck…
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The Physics of Christmas Wrapping — Really
Stuffing a stocking or wrapping an oddly shaped present? Science can help. Whether it’s Christmas shoppers mailing last minute gifts…
Read MoreFood Fashion: Synthetic Molecule Blocks Tongue’s Bitter Sensor
Can’t stand your grandmother’s bitter Brussels sprouts? Instead of dousing them in butter or feeding them to the dog, you…
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Polar Bear Goes Hunting for Climate-Gate Scientist at Copenhagen Summit
To a chorus of boos, a man dressed as a polar bear entered Copenhagen’s main conference center Tuesday and began…
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