Humans were the main culprit behind a series of ancient bird extinctions, according to a newly published report. Writing Monday, scientists pointed to human colonization of the Pacific Islands has th
Nebraskan swallows may be evolving to avoid becoming roadkill | The Verge
Posted by Brian 57 days ago (http://www.theverge.com)
A 30-year study of birds and roadkill may have given us a look into how animals respond to man-made changes in the environment. According to a study published last week in Current Biology, an area...
Widespread reports of meteor sightings along the U.S. East Coast
Posted by weathernms 59 days ago (http://www.examiner.com)
There have been widespread reports of a meteor streaking across the evening sky along the U.S. East Coast.
Mega volcanoes responsible for mass extinctions on Earth? | Fox News
Posted by jon 59 days ago (http://www.foxnews.com)
Massive volcanic eruptions may have led to the extermination of half of Earth's species some 200 million years ago, a new study suggests.
Mythbusters Math to Compute G Forces from Falling in Bubble Wrap
Posted by mikedehaan 64 days ago (http://www.decodedscience.com)
The Mythbusters showed that bubble wrap cannot protect you from g forces in the crash from a fall. Here is the math for falling in bubble wrap.
Sun Eruption Supercharges Northern Lights Displays This Weekend | Space.com
Posted by prerista 64 days ago (http://www.space.com)
A massive sun eruption on March 15 sent solar particles toward Earth that could supercharge northern lights displays. The particles were travelling at 3.2 million mph, NASA says.
An earthquake early-warning system being tested in California has proved successful ahead of Monday's moderate earthquake, according to seismologists.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has become the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station (ISS).
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