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Sunspot AR11944
Oct 01, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

What Causes Sunspot Formation and Massive Explosions on Our Sun

Imagine a planet-sized bundle of intense, magnetic field lines; that's exactly what a sunspot is. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at how these events drive massive, explosive reactions.

Venus
Oct 01, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

NASA Eyes Venus, Asteroids and Other Targets for New Exploratory Missions

NASA has revealed its five science selections for refinement during the next year as a first step in choosing one or two missions for flight opportunities as early as 2020.

Astronaut
Oct 01, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

Travel to Mars: How Long-Distance Space Journeys Will Impact Astronauts (VIDEO)

Preparing for long-distance space travel is going to be difficult for the human body.

Rock
Oct 01, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

The Hunt for Life on Mars:Rock Samples Reveal How to Search for Biosignatures

We may be learning better ways to hunt for life on Mars.

Blue Moon
Oct 01, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

Asteroids May Feed the Moon's Water Supply Through Collisions

Could asteroids be the moon's main "water supply?"

Hurricane Joaquin
Oct 01, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

Hurricane Joaquin Tracked by NASA Satellites as it Hurtles Toward the United States

Hurricane Joaquin is barreling toward the United States. Now, NASA satellites are gathering a bit more information on the storm so that we can be a bit more prepared for when it hits.

Ceres
Oct 01, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

NASA Dawn Spacecraft Reveals New Maps and Images of Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is revealing a bit more about the dwarf planet, Ceres.

Office
Sep 30, 2015 05:46 PM EDT

Sedentary Lifestyle: Stretch Your Legs For 10 Minutes To Improve Vascular Funtion

New findings published in the journal Experimental Physiology reveal that taking 10 minute breaks can be helpful in reducing the risk of sitting at a computer for extended periods.

Child Sad
Sep 30, 2015 04:52 PM EDT

Heart Disease: Constant Childhood Stress Ups The Risk

New findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveal that psychological distress experienced in early life could increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease during adulthood.

Red Wine
Sep 30, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Arsenic May Lace Your Red Wine: How Diet Determines Health

Scientists have tested 65 wines from America's top four wine-producing states and have found that all but one have arsenic levels that exceed what's allowed in drinking water.

Mars
Sep 30, 2015 04:03 PM EDT

Mars: The Origin of Megafloods on the Red Planet

What causes Martian megafloods? Scientists may have a new hypothesis.

Baby Eye
Sep 30, 2015 04:02 PM EDT

Gut Bacteria In Infants Decreases Their Asthma Risk

In the recent study, researchers examined four different types of gut bacteria that decrease asthma risk in infants.

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