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Jun 06, 2012 03:53 PM EDT

Watch the 2012 Transit Of Venus

This video from NASA shows the planet Venus as it crosses in front of the sun.

Earth
Jun 06, 2012 03:50 PM EDT

Earth Could Be Close To A Tipping Point

Major stresses on our environment could lead to a loss of biodiversity and irreversible changes in the environment.

Fast Food
Jun 06, 2012 03:26 PM EDT

Eating Less Leads To A Healthier Heart

You still have to eat healthy, but eating less can have its benefits too.

Beer
Jun 06, 2012 02:49 PM EDT

Drink Less - Half A Unit Of Alcohol Is All You Need Per Day

By looking at the correlation in alcohol intake levels and chronic diseases, scientists have found that even the previously recommended government amounts might be too much.

Jun 06, 2012 02:23 PM EDT

2,000-Year-Old Computer Video

See the mysteries behind the Antikythera mechanism.

Antikythera Mechanism
Jun 06, 2012 02:02 PM EDT

A 2,000-Year-Old Computer

The earliest known analog computer comes from more than 2,000 years ago in Greece.

Ethernet Cable
Jun 06, 2012 10:31 AM EDT

New IPv6 Raises Possible IP Addresses To Trillions

The new IPv6 went into effect, increasing the number of IP addresses in an attempt to keep up with the growing popularity of the internet.

Dragonfly
Jun 06, 2012 10:11 AM EDT

Birds The Reason Insects Are Smaller Today

Giant insects were forced out of existence by the appearance of birds.

Atom Split
Jun 06, 2012 09:29 AM EDT

Atom Split With Quantum Mechanics

When split, these atoms form quantum bridges that could be exploited for computing.

Fruit fly fat cells
Jun 05, 2012 04:13 PM EDT

Overfed Fruit Flies Develop Diabetes

Fruit flies with huge diets develop diabetes and can help scientists further understand the disease.

Flu Virus
Jun 05, 2012 03:41 PM EDT

Protein Attacks The Flu

Scientists have designed a protein that can bind to a flu virus and keep it from injecting its RNA into a cell.

Venus Transit
Jun 05, 2012 02:25 PM EDT

Venus Transit Rare And Exciting For Scientists

The passing of Venus in front of the sun on Tuesday and Wednesday has amateurs to professionals excited.

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