An animation of Himawari 8 satellite images shows Typhoon Lekima threading the needle between Japanese islands. (Note: The animation is a big file so it may take a moment to load. Source: SSEC/CIMSS)
Typhoon Lekima blasted ashore south of the mega-city of Shanghai early on Saturday local time, whipping the coast with sustained winds of around 115 miles per hour.
A million people were evacuated ahead of the storm, which has caused 13 deaths. Now a tropical storm, Lekima is churning north ...read more
We’re in the dog days of summer, and National Dog Day is August 26.
You and your dog can celebrate by doing a little science together (that’s right!)…and help researchers in the process.
Cheers!The SciStarter Team
Darwin's Ark
Help researchers understand pet personalities by contributing a saliva sample and/or filling out a survey about your furry friend.
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C-BARQ and Fe-BARQ
Give scientists a glimpse ...read more
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We’ve got: Maya warfare, giant extinct parrots, ancient galaxies, space travel radiation, a pill for lucid dreams, and more.
Maya Warfare
The Maya Classic Period, from 300 to 900 A.D., is seen as a kind of golden age for the ancient Central American civilization.
Populations boomed. Art and science flourished. It was a pretty peaceful time, or so we thought. Archaeologists have now discovered evidence of all-out warfare and near-complete destruct ...read more
Want to map extreme heat in your community? Anyone, anywhere can take action with ISeeChange.
It’s not just in your head; Boston really is hotter in the summer. When urban areas are warmer than surrounding non-urban environments, we experience a phenomenon called the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
Cities are filled with large amounts of artificial materials, such as concrete and asphalt, that absorb heat throughout the day and release heat at night. Living materials like trees, flo ...read more
InVADER will explore deep-sea vents on Earth to prepare future missions to do the same on watery worlds in the solar system like Europa or Enceladus. (Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington/NSF-OOI/WHOI)
Some of the most intriguing possibilities for finding life outside Earth are on water worlds like Europa or Enceladus — ocean moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. However, those worlds are encased in layers of ice, meaning any ocean exploration will take place far beneath the surface ...read more
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine