Branson Has 'Another Idea' For Cheaper Space Travel

In an interview last week, Virgin boss Richard Branson hinted that he has "another idea" for cheaper space travel. Continue reading →



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Tasty Tech Eye Candy Of The Week (Sept 27)

The world's largest solar power plant, the first inflatable concert hall, the most efficient solar and more.



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Goosefish Lays Veil Holding 1 Million Eggs

When the homely goosefish lays its eggs, it creates something beautiful.



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The Dead Spinning Star With a Split Personality

Astronomers make the first direct observations of a "missing link" between two stages of neutron star evolution. Continue reading →



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The IPCC Climate Report: What Good Will It Do?

The IPCC has given an upper limit as to how much greenhouse gas emissions Earth should support, but floods and storms may push public more than scientists' warnings.



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Breaking Bad: The Science Behind 5 Grisly Moments

How sound is the science behind the violence depicted on the show?



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Weird Science! The Friday News Quiz (Sept. 27, 2013)

In this edition: mysterious photographs, fossilized bears and a curious admission from Bill Gates.



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