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Comets 101: A primer on the 'dirty snowballs' of space

Wed, Jan 11 2012 at 10:35 AM

Comets are the rogue cousins of our solar system family, flashing about space with brilliant tails streaming behind them.

8 trail-blazing images from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Wed, Jan 04 2012 at 8:47 AM

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology has long been at the forefront of NASA’s missions into space. Director Charles Elachi says JPL pushes the outer edges of exploration as a NASA laboratory.

10 spectacular moons in our solar system

Wed, Dec 14 2011 at 9:30 AM

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy. Here's our look at some of the beautiful, bold and essentially unexplained moons of our solar system.

Aftermath of 7 natural disasters as seen from space

Wed, Nov 30 2011 at 8:29 AM

Here are before-and-after images from 7 natural disasters on Earth captured from space.

9 lesser-known cloned animals

Wed, Nov 23 2011 at 8:47 AM

In light of the imminent demise of many critically endangered animals, some people see cloning as certain species’ only hope. Here’s a look at some of the lesser-known animals that have come into the world through cloning.

8 tips for surviving an alien invasion

Fri, Nov 11 2011 at 9:40 AM

Here's a fast and easy set of rules gleaned from Hollywood and alien experts on what to do when extraterrestrials break down your door.

8 most common food allergies

Thu, Nov 10 2011 at 9:19 AM

The worst thing many people suffer after eating is a case of wicked indigestion. But for some, eating the wrong thing can cause hives, swelling, vomiting and even death. Here are the eight foods that commonly induce 90 percent of all food reactions.

10 images from NASA's Spitzer telescope

Wed, Nov 09 2011 at 9:22 AM

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive that it can see objects that optical telescopes cannot. Here are 10 incredible images it has helped capture.

7 images of ghostly nebulae

Mon, Oct 24 2011 at 6:00 PM

As spacecraft point their lenses into the vast unknown of space, we get a glimpse of the universe in all its weird and wonderful glory. Here are eight images of interesting, and sort of spooky, nebulae.

9 of the smartest animals on Earth

Mon, Oct 24 2011 at 8:42 AM

Humans aren't the only intelligent creatures on Earth. Meet nine of the planet's cleverest creatures.

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