Different Directions

Different Directions

Meet the Microbes Eating the Gulf Oil Spill [Slide Show]

August 30th, 2010

These microscopic life forms are blooming as a result of the oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico from the Macondo 252 deep-sea well

By David Biello

Courtesy of Bangor University.

Why does the ocean appear blue? Is it because it reflects the color of the sky?

August 18th, 2010

“The ocean looks blue because red, orange and yellow (long wavelength light) are absorbed more strongly by water than is blue (short wavelength light). So when white light from the sun enters the ocean, it is mostly the blue that gets returned. Same reason the sky is blue.”

“To the Sounds of Saturn”

August 14th, 2010

The HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is the most powerful one of its kind ever sent to another planet. Its high resolution allows us to see Mars like never before, and helps other missions choose a safe spot to land for future exploration. Thousands of images are available online at: uahirise.org.

Digging up Britain’s oldest house

August 14th, 2010

Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is Britain’s oldest house, dating back to the Stone Age. Experts said the discovery provides crucial new evidence about the way our ancestors lived.


Alan Sorrell/Manchester University/AP

Video Here.

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August 1st, 2010

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