A Fresh Perspective on an Extraordinary Cluster of Galaxies

Galaxy clusters are often described by superlatives. After all, they are huge conglomerations of galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter and represent the largest structures in the Universe held together by gravity. via NASA http://ift.tt/1O1Z0os

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Dark, Recurring Streaks on Walls of Garni Crater on Mars

Dark narrow streaks, called “recurring slope lineae,” emanate from the walls of Garni Crater on Mars, in this view constructed from observations by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. via NASA http://ift.tt/1jrr9db

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Supermoon Eclipse in Washington

A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen behind the Washington Monument during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Washington, DC. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. via NASA http://ift.tt/1KK3rig

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Supermoon Eclipse in New York City

A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen next to the Empire State Building at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. via NASA http://ift.tt/1O4Jeup

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Supermoon Eclipse in New York City

A perigee full moon, or supermoon, is seen next to the Empire State Building at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in New York City. The combination of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse last occurred in 1982 and will not happen again until 2033. via NASA http://ift.tt/1O4Jeup

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A Timeline of Events in Upper Big Branch Disaster by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship heads to trial Thursday on numerous counts of conspiracy and lying to federal financial regulators. He’s the highest-ranking executive charged in the April 2010 underground explosion that killed 29 men at the…

Published: September 27, 2015 at 06:46AM

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India Clamping Down on Critics of Modi, Activist Groups by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

It takes courage to accuse a powerful politician — a man who would go on to become India’s prime minister — of encouraging riots against a minority. Police officer Sanjiv Bhatt did just that. And he says he is paying the price for it.

Published: September 26, 2015 at 09:19PM

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The Nile at Night

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, recently past the halfway mark of his one-year mission to the International Space Station, photographed the Nile River during a nighttime flyover on Sept. 22, 2015. Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) wrote, “Day 179. The #Nile at night is a beautiful sight for these sore eyes. Good night from @space_station! #YearInSpace.” via NASA http://ift.tt/1FlJwu7

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Veil Nebula Supernova Remnant

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled in stunning detail a small section of the Veil Nebula – expanding remains of a massive star that exploded about 8,000 years ago. via NASA http://ift.tt/1JrGW0t

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Supersonic Shock Waves of a T-38C Aircraft

This schlieren image of a T-38C aircraft was captured using the patent-pending BOSCO technique and then processed with NASA-developed code to reveal shock wave structures. Researchers at Armstrong and NASA’s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California, have developed new schlieren techniques based on modern image processing methods. via NASA http://ift.tt/1KPgwer

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Exclusive: ‘Putin’s Banker’ Pugachev Files $12 Billion Claim Against Russia by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Sergei Pugachev, a tycoon once dubbed “Putin’s banker”, said on Tuesday that he had filed a $12 billion compensation claim against Russia for carving up his business empire after he fell out of favor with the president.

Published: September 22, 2015 at 02:27AM

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Moons In Hiding

Prometheus and Pandora are almost hidden in Saturn’s rings in this image. via NASA http://ift.tt/1Fry5kq

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U.S. Trying to Protect Sage Grouse Without Listing It as an Endangered Species by CLIFFORD KRAUSS

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS

The compromise was reached with environmental groups and industry but drew criticism that it did not go far enough to protect the bird known for its courtship strut.

Published: September 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Great Exuma Island, Bahamas

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of small island cays in the Bahamas and the prominent tidal channels cutting between them. For astronauts, this is one of the most recognizable points on the planet. via NASA http://ift.tt/1MEuGRY

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What We’re Reading by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

Get recommendations from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting great stories from around the web. Today, great reads from John Eligon, Nicholas Kulish and others.

Published: September 18, 2015 at 12:48PM

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Environmentalists Challenging Some of West’s Largest Mines by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boosted by a recent victory in Colorado, an environmental group is expanding its legal campaign to try stop coal mining because of climate change by challenging permits for some of the largest mines in the West.

Published: September 18, 2015 at 11:27AM

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Bill Withers: Still Himself, but He’ll Allow the Attention by BEN SISARIO

By BEN SISARIO

The soul legend, who released his last album in 1985 but whose work has remained omnipresent, is warily returning to the spotlight for a year of tributes.

Published: September 19, 2015 at 08:00PM

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