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Get Your Solar Filters Ready - A Spectacular 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse May Be Heading Your Way This Sunday!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/17/2012

If you live in the Western part of North America, chances are that you have never ever witnessed an Annular Solar Eclipse - That's when the moon blocks out most of the sun, transforming the outer edge into a spectacular 'ring of fire'. The last time this was visible from the United States was in 1994 - The next? Sunday, May 20th 2012!

How The Increasing Plastic Debris In The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Alter The Ocean's Ecosystem

By Meera Dolasia on 05/14/2012

We are all aware of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the humongous pile of plastic and other garbage that is floating under the waters of the Pacific Ocean. However, most of us choose to ignore it, probably because we hardly ever see it and, it has had very little impact on our day-to-day lives - So far!

Turtle Carved With Son's Initials Found By Father - 47 Years Later

By Meera Dolasia on 05/13/2012

What's better than finding a stranger's message in a bottle? How about finding a turtle with the initials and date carved by one's own son, 47-years ago. That's what happened to 85-year old Holland Cokeley on May 6th, 2012, while walking his dog in South Strabane Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Why Mother's Day Is Good For Mom And Even Better For The Economy

By Meera Dolasia on 05/12/2012

If you are like most people you are probably at the mall today, frantically looking for that perfect gift for the special woman in your life - Your mother! That's because tomorrow, May 13th, is Mother's Day, the one day of the year when we all try to show our appreciation to this hard working woman by . . . . . .  Bestowing her with lavish gifts.

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Detects 'Super-Earth' Exoplanet

By Meera Dolasia on 05/11/2012

For the first time ever, scientists have been able to detect a light from an alien 'Super-Earth'- A class of planets that are bigger than earth, but lighter than giant planets like Neptune. Called the 55 Cancri e, it is one of five-planets that orbit around their star, 55 Cancri.

Yves 'Jetman' Rossy  Soars Over Rio De Janeiro Like A Bird!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/10/2012

A year after Yves 'Jetman' Rossy stunned the world by flying over the Grand Canyon using just his wings, he has done it again - This time, with a flight over the Brazil's second largest city, Rio de Janeiro.

Watch Out! The Dinosaurs Are Back!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/09/2012

This Memorial Day weekend, dinosaur fans from all over the country will be flocking to Secaucus, New Jersey to catch a glimpse of the 31 prehistoric animals that will be 'roaming' around the 24-acres of Laurel Hill Park. Welcome to Field Station: Dinosaurs, a real-life like Jurassic Park!

Do Animals Bully Each Other Too?

By Meera Dolasia on 05/08/2012

Bullying is a surprisingly common trait among humans - occurring not only on school playgrounds but also, in the workplace and even, among so-called friends. However, hearing that it may happen in the animal world is a little surprising, especially given that accused bullies are none other then the friendliest of all marine mammals - Dolphins!

Finally, An 'Ouchless' Adhesive Bandage!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/06/2012

While getting cut or wounded can be painful, sometimes what's even more so, is ripping off the adhesive bandage placed atop to protect and heal. Now, thanks to the brilliant work of a graduate student from Penn State University, the 'ouch' may be a thing of the past.

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