Ocean Faces Massive Extinction
Our oceans are facing an ecological catastrophe which could wipe out a significant amount of sea life. That’s according to a just-released report summary by scientists and ocean experts who warn action must be taken now to ward off the disaster. According to the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO), the oceans […]
Science Scanner: There Goes the Sun
For years, scientists have said the sun should be in a state called “solar maximum” at around 2012. That’s when the sun experiences the greatest solar activity within its solar cycle; producing intense flares and experiencing an increase in sunspots. However, the scientists have noticed – and are a bit perplexed – that the sun […]
Science Scanner: Sun Unleashes Spectacular Solar Storm
A massive solar storm on the sun was observed by NASA scientists on Tuesday. The US National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center says that an M-2, or medium-sized, solar flare was seen by a NASA space observatory. The storm could cause disruptions to a variety of communications systems and electrical power over the next […]
Science Scanner: NASA Readies for Human Deep Space Exploration
NASA Spacecraft to Take Humans into Deep Space NASA has revealed the new US spacecraft which will take humans into deep space. The vehicle will carry four astronauts for 21-day missions and be able to land in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. It is designed to be 10 times safer during ascent and […]
Science Scanner: 05/12/11
Everywhere you look there’s something interesting and exciting in science news. Here’s a rundown of some science-related stories that have caught my eye recently and may interest you as well. NASA Sets New Launch Date for Endeavor’s Final Flight NASA managers have set Monday, May 16 at 8:56 a.m. EDT as the new date for […]
This Week on Science World
Endeavour’s Mission and the Matter of Antimatter Scientists hope to learn more about the origins of the universe once a sophisticated particle detector arrives at the earth-orbiting International Space Station and starts searching for antimatter and dark matter. Researchers explained their goals for the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and the upcoming Shuttle Endeavour mission at a […]