Google Visualizes Massive Changes To The Face Of The Earth With New Timelapse Project | TechCrunch

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Solar flare: A magnetic eruption on the Sun blows off a towering spire of plasma.

Solar flare: A magnetic eruption on the Sun blows off a towering spire of plasma.:

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Has Anyone Ever Tried This?

Has Anyone Ever Tried This?:

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Thinking Too Much About Chalk : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR

Thinking Too Much About Chalk : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR:

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Dark Matter detection : potential breakthrough

3D map of the large-scale distribution of dark matter
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The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), based on the International Space Station, is designed to  detect and analysis the flux of cosmic rays to great precision. The AMS team today announced the observation of an excess of positrons in the cosmic ray flux, possibly signalling the first detection of dark matter. 

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Thanks to IFLS for the link.

Albert Einstein's voice!

Einstein reads the essay, "The Common Language of Science". His voice is not too far off from what I would have expected. But it is the height of awesomeness to finally be able to listen to it!

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Women in Science # 3 : Maria Sibylla Merian

The practice of science has (almost) always been the domain of the patriarchy, the purview of carriers of the xy chromosome. There have been instances in history, however, when women have overcome nearly insurmountable obstacles to achieve immortality in the annals of science. Immortality in the annals, yes, not in the minds of people though. This series is an attempt to remind us of these extraordinary individuals, and perhaps (hopefully) inspire.

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Maria Sibylla Merian (2 April 1647 - 13 January 1717) 

Swiss naturalist and illustrator. Known for her contributions to the field of entomology, especially her careful observation and documentation of the metamorphosis of the butterfly.