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NASA Releases Amazing Hi-Res Photo of Earth [PHOTO]

Don Deane — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:08:14 +0000

Photos of the Earth taken from space are nothing new, but you’ve never seen the planet like this before, guaranteed. Dubbed “Blue Marble,” this NASA photo is a staggering 64-megapixels with an 8000 x 8000 resolution. Check out the original hi-res image in all its glory here. If you look closely, maybe you’ll spot your [...]

This Day in History for June 10 – Apple II Released and More

Amory Gritta — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:16 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1692 – At the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop is hanged for "certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft & Sorceries" (More info)

1793 - Washington replaces Philadelphia as US capital (More info)

Shrinking Funds Shut Down Alien Search Institute

Amory Gritta — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:00:29 +0000

Since 2007, astronomers at the SETI Institute in Northern California have been scanning the great beyond for signs of alien life.

However, due to a decrease in the funding the institute receives from NASA and other government sources, the institute will have to shut down the powerful bank of 42 radio dishes that it uses to target unexplored planets.

NASA Captures Massive Solar Flare on Camera [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:35 +0000

We're fairly familiar with the big ball of fire in the sky called the Sun here in South Texas. It's hard not to be with the summers we're all used to down here. Some days it feels like the Sun is a little too close to us for comfort.

But no matter how close we feel like it is, we earthbound southerners will never see a view like the one captured on this video.

Click the "Read More" to see the video.