TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Astronomers Find 2 New Distant Planets WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a solar system thousands of light years away, a star about half the size of our sun is being orbited by two planets that seem like smaller versions of Jupiter and Saturn, astronomers report.... hosted.ap.org |
Great Lakes Officials Seek Aid From U.S. and Canada Regional government agencies around the Great Lakes say they need help to protect the lakes from invasive species, contaminated sediment and sewage overflows. nytimes.com |
Observatory: They May Not Use Gasoline, but They Sure Burn Through Water Switching to electric cars would reduce dependency on oil, but few consider the how surge in electricity usage would impact our water supply. nytimes.com |
EADS seeks Surrey Satellite deal Europe's largest space firm, EADS Astrium, looks set to acquire innovative UK satellite manufacturer SSTL. news.bbc.co.uk |
Desalting seawater to meet water needs may hold promise WASHINGTON (AP) -- There's probably a place for desalted seawater in meeting the nation's future water needs, but research is needed to reduce the costs and impact on the environment, the National Research Council says.... hosted.ap.org |