A Fresh Perspective on an Extraordinary Cluster of Galaxies

Galaxy clusters are often described by superlatives. After all, they are huge conglomerations of galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter and represent the largest structures in the Universe held together by gravity. via NASA http://ift.tt/1O1Z0os

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Maine College Researchers Discover New Microscopic Organism by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A team of researchers from Unity College in Maine has discovered a new species of tardigrade, a microscopic organism known for its ability to survive extreme conditions.

Published: September 29, 2015 at 11:35AM

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Dark, Recurring Streaks on Walls of Garni Crater on Mars

Dark narrow streaks, called “recurring slope lineae,” emanate from the walls of Garni Crater on Mars, in this view constructed from observations by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. via NASA http://ift.tt/1jrr9db

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Supermoon Eclipse in Washington

A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen behind the Washington Monument during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Washington, DC. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. via NASA http://ift.tt/1KK3rig

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Supermoon Eclipse in New York City

A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen next to the Empire State Building at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. via NASA http://ift.tt/1O4Jeup

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SeaWorld Clears One California Hurdle for Expanded Orca Tanks by REUTERS

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California regulators on Friday recommended approval of a plan by SeaWorld San Diego to build larger tanks for its killer whales despite strong opposition from tens of thousands of people who want to see the killer whales released instead.

Published: September 25, 2015 at 10:50PM

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Report Recommends Expanding SeaWorld Killer Whale Tanks by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A state government report released Friday recommends allowing SeaWorld to expand its killer whale facility at its San Diego park, outraging environmentalists who say the tanks could be used to breed more orcas to be kept in captivity.

Published: September 25, 2015 at 12:20PM

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Report Recommends Expanding SeaWorld Killer Whale Tanks by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A state government report released Friday recommends allowing SeaWorld to expand its killer whale facility at its San Diego park, outraging environmentalists who say the tanks could be used to breed more orcas to be kept in captivity.

Published: September 25, 2015 at 08:10AM

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The Nile at Night

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, recently past the halfway mark of his one-year mission to the International Space Station, photographed the Nile River during a nighttime flyover on Sept. 22, 2015. Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) wrote, “Day 179. The #Nile at night is a beautiful sight for these sore eyes. Good night from @space_station! #YearInSpace.” via NASA http://ift.tt/1FlJwu7

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Veil Nebula Supernova Remnant

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled in stunning detail a small section of the Veil Nebula – expanding remains of a massive star that exploded about 8,000 years ago. via NASA http://ift.tt/1JrGW0t

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Supersonic Shock Waves of a T-38C Aircraft

This schlieren image of a T-38C aircraft was captured using the patent-pending BOSCO technique and then processed with NASA-developed code to reveal shock wave structures. Researchers at Armstrong and NASA’s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California, have developed new schlieren techniques based on modern image processing methods. via NASA http://ift.tt/1KPgwer

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Moons In Hiding

Prometheus and Pandora are almost hidden in Saturn’s rings in this image. via NASA http://ift.tt/1Fry5kq

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Great Exuma Island, Bahamas

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of small island cays in the Bahamas and the prominent tidal channels cutting between them. For astronauts, this is one of the most recognizable points on the planet. via NASA http://ift.tt/1MEuGRY

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Clear Skies Over the United States

On Sept. 17, 2015, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured images and video from the International Space Station during an early morning flyover of the United States. Sharing with his social media followers, Kelly wrote, “Clear skies over much of the USA today. #GoodMorning from @Space_Station! #YearInSpace.” via NASA http://ift.tt/1imWoVW

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Pluto’s Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes

Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft looked back toward the sun and captured this near-sunset view of the rugged, icy mountains and flat ice plains extending to Pluto’s horizon. via NASA http://ift.tt/1MsTWKJ

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From South Park to the Space Station, Randy Olson Sees an ‘And, But, Therefore’ Story Solution by ANDREW C. REVKIN

By ANDREW C. REVKIN

A look at a new book by Randy Olson on a formula for telling the story of science in an engaging way.

Published: September 16, 2015 at 12:10PM

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First Weld of Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module

Lockheed Martin engineers at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, perform the first weld on the Orion spacecraft pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-1 on Sept. 5, 2015. This is the third pressure Orion pressure vessel built. via NASA http://ift.tt/1FMZ4Sg

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3,000th Comet Spotted by Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)

On Sept. 13, 2015, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory – a joint project of the European Space Agency and NASA — discovered its 3,000th comet, cementing its standing as the greatest comet finder of all time. Prior to the 1995 launch of the observatory, commonly known as SOHO, only a dozen or so comets had ever even been discovered from space. via NASA http://ift.tt/1LeIwbW

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Good Morning From the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly shared this photograph on social media, taken from the International Space Station on Sept. 10, 2015. Kelly wrote, “#GoodMorning Texas! Great view of you, the #moon , and #Venus this morning. #YearInSpace” via NASA http://ift.tt/1F9IeBX

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Scientists Expect Hawaii’s Worst Coral Bleaching Ever by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures around Hawaii this year will likely lead to the worst coral bleaching the islands have ever seen, scientists said Friday.

Published: September 13, 2015 at 10:17AM

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Scientists Expect Hawaii’s Worst Coral Bleaching Ever by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Researchers say warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures around Hawaii this year will likely lead to the worst coral bleaching the islands have ever seen.

Published: September 11, 2015 at 03:53PM

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Hubble Sees a Galactic Sunflower

The arrangement of the spiral arms in the galaxy Messier 63, seen here in an image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, recall the pattern at the center of a sunflower. via NASA http://ift.tt/1OGmfTq

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Methane Painting

Why does Saturn look like it’s been painted with a dark brush in this infrared image, but Dione looks untouched? via NASA http://ift.tt/1MeaeqV

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Dawn Takes a Closer Look at Occator

This image, made using images taken by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, shows Occator crater on Ceres, home to a collection of intriguing bright spots. via NASA http://ift.tt/1EUXNNK

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International Space Station Transits the Sun

This composite image made from five frames shows the International Space Station, with a crew of nine onboard, in silhouette as it transits the sun at roughly 5 miles per second, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. via NASA http://ift.tt/1JQU3vL

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