Science

Quadrantids: First Meteor Shower of 2013 Appearing Thursday

by Allyson Koerner

With a new year, comes new firsts and tomorrow you can experience the very first meteor shower of 2013! The Quadrantid meteor shower will appear early Thursday, Jan. 3. However,

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NASA’s 10 Most Stunning Pictures of 2012

by Ali Berman

For the second year in a row, we’ve gone through an entire years worth of photos and picked out our favorites. Check out last year’s list and scroll down for some 2012 beauty.

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Feds Searching for Men Who Rode on Dying Sperm Whale

by Ali Berman

A few days ago heartbreaking photos surfaced of two men attempting to ride a dying sperm whale as if it were a surf board.

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Hundreds of Humboldt Squid Die on California Beach

by Ali Berman

Sadly, over the past few days in Santa Cruz, California, hundreds of the deep sea creatures have been stranding themselves on the beach.

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How and When to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Tonight

by Allyson Koerner

Get your binoculars ready for the annual Geminid Meteor Shower happening this week.

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U.S. Solar Industry on Pace for Record Growth in 2012

by Michael dEstries

With only weeks left in 2012, it appears that the U.S. solar installs will surpass 2011 levels in dramatic fashion.

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U.S. Light Pollution Captured in Stunning New Satellite Images (Video)

by Michael dEstries

It’s no wonder so many of you can’t see the Milky Way at night. The best-yet look at Earth’s artificial light has been captured by NASA’s new Suomi NPP satellite. The

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