Science News

Sun hurls geomagnetic storm toward Earth

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:22:41 -0500

The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than six years was forecast to hit Earth's magnetic field on Tuesday, and it could affect airline routes, power grids and satellites, the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center said.

Darwin's 'lost' fossils found

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:36:16 -0500

British scientists have discovered a "treasure trove" of lost fossils, some collected by Charles Darwin more than 150 years ago.

Scholars name science's most 'beautiful' theories

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:53:00 -0500

From Darwinian evolution to the idea that personality is largely shaped by chance, the favourite theories of the world's most eminent thinkers are as eclectic as science itself.