APOD: 2009 November 21 - NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe

28 killed, hundreds trapped by avalanches at mountain tunnel in Afghanistan - latimes.com

At least 28 people died and hundreds were trapped through the night in freezing cold and darkness after a...

Ultra-cold chemistry: First direct observation of exchange process in quantum gas

Considerable progresses made in controlling quantum gases open up a new avenue to study chemical processe...

Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital

The quake was centered 35 miles (55 kilometers) north of the fishing and resort town of Puerto Angel, acc...

The State of Molecular Cuisine

For years, molecular gastronomy has teased the palates of diners. But will freeze-dried foie gras and ato...

Winning the war on weight

An Australian study into the health beliefs and behaviors of obese people has found that the more severel...

APOD: Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning

The Sakurajima volcano erupted last month. The picture is notable for the lightning bolts caught near the...

A Sun Halo Over Cambodia

A Sun Halo Over Cambodia

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APOD: 2010 February 9 - Night Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

APOD: Night Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

the space shuttle Endeavour lifted off in yesterday's early morning hours from Launch Pad 39A in Kennedy ...