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NASA's solar dynamics observatory catches 'surfer' waves on the sun

Since scientists know how these kinds of waves — initiated by a Kelvin-Helmholtz instability if you're being technical — disperse energy in the water, they…

Stranding records are faithful reflection of live whale and dolphin populations

For decades scientists have used boats, aircraft and even high cliffs to conduct visual surveys and gather data on whale and dolphin populations. Today, these…

3 satellites see eruption of Puyehue-Cordón volcano from space

The Terra satellite flew over the volcano on June 6 at 14:25 UTC (10:25 a.m. EDT). The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument…

Carbon release to atmosphere 10 times faster than in the past

“We looked at the PETM because it is thought to be the best ancient analog for future climate change caused by fossil fuel burning,” said Lee R. Kump,…

Determining Changes to Animals' Diet as a Result of Changes in Ecosystems

Changes in diet can be seen most dramatically in Arctic polar bears — “canaries in the coal mine when it comes to climate change,” according to Dr. Iverson,…

2 NASA satellites see Typhoon Songda weaken and move past Japan

Sub-prefecture regions of Nemuro Chiho, Kushiro Chiho, and Tokachi Chiho still have high wave advisories in place today, May 31, 2011, from the Japanese…

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