Spinning In the Heavens — Spiral Galaxies
Though the universe is full of spiral-shaped galaxies, no two look exactly the same. Here are some striking examples
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Supertrees of Singapore
Featuring soaring vertical, man-made plantings called supertrees, the 133-acre Gardens by the Bay project is situated near Singapore’s financial district and aimed at showcasing the city state’s tropical locale. The gardens — …
The Cleanest Cities in the U.S.
A new World Health Organization report details air-pollution rates around the globe. Here are the cleanest cities in the country
Top 10 Real Life Monsters
From the massive 2,370 pound crocodile caught this week in the Philippines, to the most toxic jelly fish in the world, a look at the creepiest creatures in the world
Roving the Red Planet
In 2011, Spirit and Opportunity continue to transmit revealing imagery back to Earth after a half-decade of service
Top 10 Strange Objects Sent into Space
The tiny Lego figurines aboard the Juno spacecraft are just the latest in a long line of bizarre items sent to the final frontier
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Evidence of Active Water on Mars
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter beams back images that suggest rivulets of water, flowing in spring and summer, then evaporating
NASA’s New Mars Rover ‘Curiosity’
Photos from inside the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where technicians and engineers tested the vehicle at the center of NASA’s next mission to Mars
The Universe, to Scale
Stunning images put space into a never-before-seen perspective.
The Baby Hawks Are Here!
Cyber-birding gets an upgrade