Monthly Archives: February 2011

Christchurch Quake sheared off Tasman Glacier a 33-million-ton block of ice

A 33-million-ton block of ice sheared off a New Zealand glacier just minutes after a violent earthquake devastated the city of Christchurch, officials said Wednesday.The huge iceberg crashed into a lake shortly after the 6.3-magnitude tremor rocked the South Island … Continue reading

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Superfluid in Neutron Star’s Core

This composite image shows a beautiful X-ray and optical view of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), a supernova remnant located in our Galaxy about 11,000 light years away. These are the remains of a massive star that exploded about 330 years … Continue reading

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Organic Farmers: Can They Be Tech Savvy?

Guest post from Hunter Richards Demand is on the rise for organic produce. A survey by the Organic Trade Association found that sales revenue from organic food in the U.S. had exploded to $25 billion by 2009 – twenty-five times … Continue reading

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Major 6.3 quake rocks New Zealand city :More than 65 are dead

This is the second large earthquake in 5 months.Massive damage has been reported in the city of Christchurch after a 6.3 magnitude quake.Rescuers dug frantically for bodies and people trapped after a major 6.3 earthquake caused “multiple” deaths in New … Continue reading

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