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Rosetta spacecraft spies dynamic sinkholes on a cometLarge pits discovered on comet 67P by ESA’s Rosetta mission are actually sinkholes, researchers say.
NASA zeroes in on Pluto, detects frozen methaneAs NASA's New Horizons makes final preparations to zoom past Pluto, the probe continues to make startling observations.
Science NotebookWhat's in a song? Babbler birds structure calls similar to way humans doHumans aren't the only creatures that string sounds together to convey unique meanings. Research shows chestnut-crowned babbler birds have their own vocabulary.
What happens when a volcano erupts in the Galápagos?NASA released a photo Tuesday of Wolf volcano on Isabela Island in the Galápagos.
Science NotebookHairy Collins’ Monster: New species of armored worm with 72 spikesA pristine fossil of the Hairy Collins’ Monster, an ancient ancestor of the modern velvet worm, has given researchers insight into how ancient animals fed and protected themselves.
SpaceX rocket explodes: How big a setback?A Falcon 9 rocket bearing more than 2 tons of cargo bound for the International Space Station exploded Sunday morning 139 seconds after launch. How long will this delay progress toward a fully reusable rocket?
SpaceX launch fails: How safe is rocket travel?A private spacecraft carrying supplies to astronauts in space exploded shortly after takeoff from Cape Canaveral, Fla. on Sunday.
Leap second? Why June 30 will be one second longerA rare 'leap second' will make the day slightly longer.
Daydream believer: Rats dream of a better futureResearchers hope research into rodents' sleep will provide insight into what goes on in the human mind during sleep.
SpaceX rocket explodes, rains debris into Atlantic"The vehicle has broken up," announced a NASA commenter of the unmanned rocket which had just lifted off from Cape Canaveral Sunday, bearing supplies for the International Space Station.
New Jurassic dinosaur found hiding in fossil collectionA 'new' dinosaur was identified amid the largest collection of fossils in South Africa, giving researchers another clue to the kinds of dinosaurs roaming the Earth during the Jurassic period.
Star of Bethlehem? Jupiter and Venus converge in night skyOn June 30, Jupiter and Venus will converge and create a dramatic 'star' in the Western sky after sunset.
Icy earthquakes can help scientists track shrinking glaciersResearchers offer a new explanation for Greenland’s glacial earthquakes, which have become increasingly frequent in recent years.
Why shark attacks are happening in North CarolinaAlthough very rare, the recent spate of shark attacks in North Carolina is likely caused by warmer water and shifting currents carrying shark bait north.
Why scientists are so fascinated with how the turtle got its shellA 240-million year-old fossil from Germany has helped solve 'one of the longest standing controversies' in understanding evolutionary history.
How heavy metal music can lighten an emotional loadMusic from bands like Metallica and others can assuage – not heighten – anger in fans.
Mars pyramid: Alien structure or everyday pareidolia?NASA says it has spotted a pyramid on Mars. Did an advanced civilization once exist on Mars, or is the brain seeing patterns where there are none?
- How did the turtle get its shell?
Scientists have discovered the missing link between modern turtles and their shell-less predecessors.
How a blind, bristled, heat-loving yeti crab thrives in AntarcticaThe Kiwa tyleri is the first species of yeti crab to be found living in the Southern Ocean.
Red dwarf star cooks exoplanet, leaving a ‘comet-like tail’New X-ray observations appear to show the exoplanet GJ 436b as a nearby red dwarf star burns off hydrogen from its atmosphere.
