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May 15, 2013 01:55 PM EDT

Space Farmers: NASA Examines Farming on Mars for 2030 Mission

Could we really farm on Mars? NASA is looking into the possibility of growing plants on the Red Planet in order to create a self-sustaining Mars colony.

May 15, 2013 01:09 PM EDT

Sun Slings Four Major X-Class Solar Flares in 48 Hours (Video)

The past 48 hours has been busy for our sun. The closest star to Earth has hurled a total of four major X-class solar flares into the depths of space as activity amps up for the end of the 2013 solar cycle peak.

May 15, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Two Alaska Volcanoes at Risk for Exploding: Lava Flows Cause Concern

Two volcanoes in Alaska are at risk of exploding with little to no warning. After lava flowed from the two volcanoes yesterday (Tuesday), authorities placed both locations on the second-highest alert levels.

May 15, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

ESO Captures Fiery Ribbon Streaking Across Space in Orion Constellation

A fiery ribbon streaks across space in the form of cosmic clouds within the constellation of Orion. Now, the ESO-operated Atacama Pathfinder Experiment has captured a stunning image of this spectacle.

May 15, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Paleontologists Uncover Fossil of New Species of Ancient Dolphin-like Reptile

A dolphin-like marine reptile once travelled the ancient seas that once covered Iraq. Known as an ichthyosaur, the reptile was once thought to have declined gradually in diversity. Now,paleontologists have unearthed the remains of a creature that has completely altered this view.

May 15, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Spectacular Rainbow Halo Around Sun Yesterday Captured by New York Residents (Video)

A massive, rainbow-colored halo encircled the closest star to Earth, causing residents in New Jersey and New York to look up and take notice as they speculated about the possibility of aliens and discussed weird weather.

May 15, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Mining 'Green' Gold: Scientists Discover the Key to Environmentally Friendly Method

Gold mining has often been associated with serious environmental issues. Now, scientists have discovered a way to mine gold that's both environmentally friendly and cheap--by using cornstarch.

May 15, 2013 08:49 AM EDT

Europe's First Advanced Civilization was Minoan -- And It Wasn't Egyptian

The Minoan civilization flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. In fact, it was Europe's first advanced civilization. Now, new research has revealed the ancient origins of the Minoans, and seems to prove that they were, in fact, European rather than Egyptian.

May 14, 2013 02:58 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Deadly Green Pit Viper in Honduras

Scientists have discovered a new species of brilliant green pitviper deep within the cloud forest in northern Honduras.

May 14, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

The Fishy Origins of Human Hips: Evolution from Sea to Land

Scientists have revealed the fishy origins of human hips, pointing out that we have more in common with our fish ancestors than researchers once thought. The findings could have huge implications for the study of evolution.

May 14, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

Mount Everest Sheds Frozen Cloak as Glaciers Rapidly Shrink

Is Mount Everest shrinking? Its glaciers certainly are. Researchers are taking a new look at the snow and ice covering the tallest mountain in the world, and have discovered that the peak is rapidly shedding its frozen cloak.

May 14, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

Murderers' Hidden Graves Could be Uncovered with New Geophysical Tools

The best way to hide a murder is to hide the evidence. Now, crime stoppers may have new geophysical tools that could help them uncover hidden graves that could hold dozens of bodies.