NASA: 2012 Was 9th Hottest Year on Record Worldwide
Last year was the ninth hottest year for the globe since 1880, according to new data released by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) today (Jan. 15). Full story
Satellites can detect rogue nuclear tests
A new technique using GPS and large radio telescopes can detect clandestine underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere, or ionosphere, new research suggests. Full story
Search for Extreme Life Takes to the Skies
The search of life in extreme environments on Earth is going to the edge of space. NASA scientists and engineers are planning to launch a balloon to the upper atmosphere to retrieve samples of microorganisms. Full story
Space junk, satellites feels pull of global warming
Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, researchers say. Full story
Huff, puff and blow that space junk down
The problem of menacing space junk has spurred all sorts of ideas to deal with it, from garbage scows and huge nets to laser blasts and debris-snagging Nerf balls. Now scientists are considering a huff-and-puff approach. Full story
NASA Rocket Barrage to Study Winds at Edge of Space
NASA is gearing up to launch a fusillade of five rockets in five minutes next week on a mission to probe fast-moving winds near the edge of space. Full story
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