An Earthquake in a Maze
Caltech researchers provide highest-resolution observations yet of the complex 2012 Sumatra earthquake
Per Capita CO2 Emissions in China Reach EU levels
Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) – the main cause of global warming – increased by 3% last year, reaching an all-time high of 34 billion tons in 2011. In China, the world's most populous country, average emissions of CO2 increased by 9% to 7.2 tons per capita.
Sun Sends Out Mid-Level Solar Flare from AR 1520
This morning, at 1:13 am UTC and peaking at 1:58 am UTC, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare.
Alaska National Guardsmen Deployed to Afghanistan becomes U.S. citizen
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — There are 44 soldiers seated in the front rows representing 24 different countries of origin. After rigorous interviews, background checks and testing, they completed the process of naturalization and stood together to take the oath of citizenship.