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Boeing testing in-flight Internet capabilities with potatoes

Although current frequent travelers won't enjoy the luxury of in-plane internet access, Boeing is officially working on it. There's no mention on when this feature will be implemented on commercial air planes, but it is nice to know it will one day.

In the Media by Milton Este

Amazing time-lapse video: Ever-changing Earth and sky

“Within Two Worlds” is an exciting time-lapse video, which has become a hit on YouTube. the video features gorgeous landscapes underneath an ever-changing night sky.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

NASA's 'Spot the Station' text alerts will help track ISS in sky

The International Space Station is the third brightest object in the sky, but many who wish to keep track of its orbit are unable to locate it. NASA now provides a service,"Spot the Station," that sends a text message when the station is passing overhead.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

80 blackbirds fall from the sky in New Jersey

Millville - Dead birds are falling from the skies. In the past, people have blamed such occurrences on the government, the apocalypse or UFOs. However, this time, no conspiracy theory exists and officials in New Jersey are looking at something, much closer to home.

In the Media by Melissa Horrocks - 1 comment

Dead blackbirds fall from night sky in Arkansas

Beebe - Officials are puzzled about why more than 1,000 blackbirds fell from the sky in Arkansas, landing on lawns, roads and rooftops.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 7 comments

Europe’s first 3D TV channel is launched

Coverage from the Ryder Cup is ushering in Europe’s first 3D TV channel, launched today by Sky. However, you’ll need Sky’s own HD package and an expensive 3D-enabled set to enjoy the fun.

In the Media by Andrew John

View meteors, fireballs now through Thursday

Astronomists are gearing up for the annual Perseid meteor show. Be sure to stay up and look up! This year is expected to be especially exciting as early (June) reports indicated as many as one every two minutes.

In the Media by Sara B. Caldwell - 5 comments

Cocaine and Heroin detected in Spanish air

Class A drugs have been detected in air samples taken in Madrid and Barcelona, according to a study by the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council.)

In the Media by Alethea Borgman - 12 comments

Worms Fall from the Sky in Louisiana

The sky is falling. The sky is falling. Actually, it is unexplained worms falling from the sky in Louisiana. A bunch of them in large tangled clumps. The weather report said Warm not Worm.

In the Media by RobotGod - 4 comments

Swift-Tuttle Comet Back This Year with its Glorious Meteor Shower

Perseid meteor shower is supposed to peak in mid August and create a spectacular show. Astronomers predict the display will be phenomenal because the Moon will not be in the way leaving just a dark sky with dozens of falling stars each hour.

In the Media by Tea Lulic - 3 comments

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