Tag Archives: science

Only the best pictures of snowflakes ever

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Chris Emery
Snowflake micrograph

A Caltech physics professor turns his attention to photographing snow flakes. Continue reading →

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Scientists prove good luck charms boost mojo

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Chris Emery
Horeshoe bend

Rabbits feet, 4-leaf clovers and crossed fingers boost confidence and improve performance. Continue reading →

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Words for the Wise

FEATURE Posted on May 24, 2010 by Chris Emery
Spending time in nature makes people wise

Scientists conclude that wisdom comes with a lifetime of experiences. Continue reading →

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Solar flares expected to distrupt GPS systems

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Chris Emery
Solar Dynamics Observatory

New NASA spacecraft captures images of solar flares expected to disrupt GPS Continue reading →

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Survey on the restorative benefits of hiking

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Chris Emery
Mark Ellison

Hiker studies the restorative effects of the backcountry. Continue reading →

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Dust causing mountain snow to melt earlier

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Chris Emery
Dust melting colorado snow

Wind-borne dust heats snow, bringing early melting and record streamflows. Continue reading →

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Why do streams meander?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Chris Emery
streamthumb

Science explains why streams and rivers meander. Continue reading →

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