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Are You Scared of Snakes?
If you were alive 58 million years ago you would be. This snake would make the Boa look like a worm in comparison. Scientists are reporting the discovery of the fossilized remains of the largest snake ever recorded — a 42-foot behemoth weighing more than a ton, according to an analysis in today’s issue of [...]
Full StoryVenus Ushers in the New Year
Venus will lead a planetary parade that ushers in a new year. To locate Venus stare high above the southwestern horizon at nightfall where the brightest planet can be seen clearly. You will be able to see this bright planet with the naked eye, but you will need a clear cool night to get the [...]
Full StoryNORAD Tracks Santa
If you are wondering when Santa will be stopping by your house, NORAD can tell you where Santa is currently located. Some of you might ask “what is NORAD?”. NORAD is responsible for monitoring US air space. NORAD is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and [...]
Full StoryFirst Black American Nobel Peace Prize Winner
On this day in 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the first black American to receive the award. In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received his Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche (August 7, 1903 – December 9, 1971) was an American political scientist and diplomat who received the 1950 [...]
Full StoryVenus, Jupiter Viewable Monday Night
On December 1st, if you look towards the southwest just after sunset you will see a close conjunction between three bright solar system objects: the Moon, Venus and Jupiter. If you have binoculars, you might even be able to fit all three of them in the field of view. Between now and then, you can [...]
Full StoryThe Moon, Venus, and Jupiter Together
If you’re lucky enough, weather wise, you will witness a spectacular event when the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter come together. It’s recommended to use binoculars to get a better view. The event will occur on Sunday, November 30th until 11a.m. EST on Monday morning for North America. The Moon, will be very low in the [...]
Full StoryWorlds Fastest Computer Just Got Faster
In the World of supercomputers speed is in the front seat and the Cray XT Jaguar is built just for that. The Worlds fastest supercomputer just got faster! The Cray XT Jaguar supercomputer at the U.S. Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is now the world’s fastest open research supercomputer. Oak Ridge engineers increased the [...]
Full StoryNASA Loses Contact With Mars Lander
Mission managers said Monday that they had not heard from the NASA spacecraft for a week and that they thought it had probably fallen quiet for good. “At this time, we’re pretty convinced that the vehicle is no longer available for us to use,” said Barry Goldstein, the project manager. “We’re actually ceasing operations, declaring [...]
Full StoryJupiter and the Moon Together Tonight
The crescent moon is just 3 degrees below Jupiter, a beautiful spectacle in the dark skies. The King of Planets sets around 9 today. You will be able to view Jupiter with the naked eye tonight. And looking way ahead, on Dec. 1, the moon, Venus and Jupiter will all gather for a rare convergence [...]
Full StoryVenus Draws Closer to the Moon
On Monday evening, Nov. 3, the moon will snuggle up with Jupiter. And looking way ahead, on Dec. 1, the moon, Venus and Jupiter will all gather for a rare convergence that will be so tight, according to NASA, you’ll be able to blot all three objects out with your thumb held at arm’s length. [...]
Full StoryMan Crosses English Channel with Homemade Jet
Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy successfully crossed the English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled wing Friday, the first man to perform the feat. Rossy leaped from a plane more than 8,800 feet or a mile and a half from the ground, before firing up his jets. Embedded video from CNN Video He made the 22-mile trip [...]
Full StoryShuttle Endeavour is on Standby
NASA acting proactive in the event of a disaster during next months launch of space shuttle Atlantis prepare Endeavour for standby. According to the Associated Press – A space shuttle was moved to the launch pad Friday for a trip NASA hopes it will never make — a rescue mission. The shuttle Endeavour is on [...]
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