Posts in: Physical Science

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It’s a Star-Eat-Star Universe

It’s a Star-Eat-Star Universe

A new study offers a possible solution to the riddle of the antimatter cloud in the galaxy’s core.

By Adam T. Hadhazy | Posted April 11, 2008

Tapping the Brain’s Electric Music

Tapping the Brain’s Electric Music

At a meeting of Brooklyn’s Secret Science Club, neuroscientist and composer Dave Sulzer explains how our brains compose music — even when we’re completely unaware of it.

By Christopher Intagliata | Posted March 26, 2008

Is it true that an astronaut brought an iPod to space? What other weird stuff has made that trip?

Is it true that an astronaut brought an iPod to space? What other weird stuff has made that trip?

- Asks JB from Denver, CO

By Karina Hamalainen | Posted March 24, 2008

How are we able to shop online securely?

How are we able to shop online securely?

- Asks Carol from New Athens, IL

By Rachel Mahan | Posted February 25, 2008

Harnessing Wind Power in the City

Harnessing Wind Power in the City

A new, smaller design approaches wind energy from a different direction.

By Molika Ashford | Posted January 18, 2008

How do they make the first down line appear on the football field during a game?

How do they make the first down line appear on the football field during a game?

- Asks Michelle in Brooklyn, NY

By Katherine Tweed | Posted January 14, 2008

Is there really such a thing as a “green flash” at sunset and sunrise?

Is there really such a thing as a “green flash” at sunset and sunrise?

- asks Jessie from New York

By Karina Hamalainen | Posted December 10, 2007

Double Sunrise

Double Sunrise

A new theory proposes Earth-like planets with double the star power.

By Monica Heger | Posted December 5, 2007

Why is it taking Iran so long to make a nuclear weapon? Didn’t it only take the US four years to invent them?

Why is it taking Iran so long to make a nuclear weapon? Didn’t it only take the US four years to invent them?

- asks Herman Blount of Birmingham, AL

By Stuart Fox | Posted November 20, 2007

A Good Microbe is Hard to Kill

A Good Microbe is Hard to Kill

NASA’s “clean rooms” are home to a variety of extreme bacteria.

By Jeremy Hsu | Posted November 9, 2007

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