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Pulsar pair confirms Einstein's theory of gravity

Science – In the early 20th century, Einstein's relativity theory said that gravity is what happens when massive objects bend the fabric of space and time. Since then, scientists have wondered if Einstein's theory breaks down in places where gravity gets really strong. Research by Maura McLaughlin and other astronomers confirms Einstein's theory.

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Voted for on April 16, 2007 03:14pm

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Last gasps for global warming "disinformation?"

Science – Climate scientist Michael Mann at Penn State says that the funding for global warming skeptics "can be traced back to the same fossil fuel corporations. And these 'organizations,' a lot of them are not much more than a P.O. box and an individual or two who are behind them." He believes the disinformation trend is ending.

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Saturn backlit, Earth from a billion miles away

Science – But there's something even more amazing here than new rings. Look in the upper right quadrant of the picture. See that little dot? That's Earth.

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Voted for on February 04, 2007 06:18pm

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Global warming: is it us?

Science – This Friday, February 2, scientists will release a report that assesses signs of global warming and takes a stand on whether it's man or nature who holds the smoking gun.

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Voted for on February 02, 2007 12:47pm

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After IPCC, 25 scientists speak on global warming

Science – Earlier this week, Earth & Sky wrote to a sampling of scientists asking, "What would like to tell the American public, right now, about global warming?" This is a must Read!

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Voted for on February 02, 2007 12:46pm

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Don't notice climate change yet? You will.

Science – Bruce Wielicki, Principal Investigator for CERES, a NASA project that uses Earth-orbiting satellites to monitor how clouds affect our climate. He writes, "Climate change is already here, it is above the natural variability of the climate system, and the greenhouse gases that we emit from burning fossil fuels are the primary reason."

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Voted for on February 02, 2007 12:17pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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What you ought to know about Groundhog Day

Do No Evil – Today is what we in the U.S. celebrate as Groundhog Day.According to tradition, a groundhog - the legendary Punxsutawney Phil in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania - looks for his shadow on this day. If Phil sees his shadow today, it's said we're in for six more weeks of winter. On the other hand, a cloudy Groundhog Day forecasts an early spring.

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Voted for on February 02, 2007 12:11pm