Researchers sent first ‘wireless’ message using neutrinos

Researchers sent first ‘wireless’ message using neutrinos

A group of scientists led by researchers from the University of Rochester and North Carolina State University have for the first time sent a message using a beam of neutrinos – nearly massless particles that travel at almost the speed of light. The message was sent

Strong 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Leyte, Philippines

Strong 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Leyte, Philippines

Strong and dangerous earthquake with magnitude 5.7 struck Leyte, Philippines today at 07:58:05, March 16, 2012 UTC according to USGS. The epicenter was located 25 km (15 miles) NNE of Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines (10.041°N, 125.670°E). The depth of epicenter

Tornado touch down near Dexter, Michigan – USA

Tornado touch down near Dexter, Michigan – USA

Several homes were destroyed and others damaged Thursday when a tornado touched down near Dexter, Michigan, officials said.No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, said Marc Breckenridge, emergency management director for Washtenaw County. Authorities were

6.4 magnitude earthquake hit New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

6.4 magnitude earthquake hit New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit New Britain Region of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 21:13:11 UTC (Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 07:13:11 Local). USGS reported it with depth of 47.8 km (29.7 miles). Epicenter was 6 km (59 miles) E of Kimbe, New

Extreme south of Chile on red alert due to flash floods

Extreme south of Chile on red alert due to flash floods

Sunday rains and flash floods in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile have left an estimated 800 people homeless forcing the city to close schools while the local chapter of the National Emergency office, Onemi, raised the alarm level from orange (moderate) to red

Lovejoy’s brother – Bright comet dives into radiation storm

Lovejoy’s brother – Bright comet dives into radiation storm

Another bright comet is diving into the sun. It was discovered just last week by SOHO’s SWAN instrument, so it has been named “Comet SWAN.” The comet’s death plunge ( or “swan dive”) comes just as the sun has unleashed a strong flare and radiation storm around