Look out for another display of the northern lights this week | CBC News

An orange plate with dark black spots.

If things go well, Canadians may once again see the night sky explode in many colors. The Sun has been very active for the past few days, sending out large amounts of solar radiation and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that can produce the northern lights. Our star goes through an 11-year cycle of rising and … Read more

Crowds flock to Long Beach’s new women’s sports bar

Co-owners Emme Eddy, and Jax Diener are in the women's arena of Watch Me!  Sports Bar in Long Beach with another person.

Jackie “Jax” Diener has always had to prove himself. His short stature meant that he was overlooked when it came to sports, and internally, the fact that he was considered a child was always in the back of his mind. He was always told that he would never succeed, but he was very driven. Very … Read more

Antimatter discovered on the International Space Station could reveal new physics

International Space Station (ISS) is seen from NASA space shuttle Endeavour after the station and shuttle began their post-undocking relative separation May 29, 2011 in space.

Antimatter particles found on the International Space Station (ISS) may be evidence of unknown physics, new research suggests. The particles, the antimatter versions of helium nuclei, may have been produced by cosmic fireballs, – and physicists cannot explain how the fireballs were made using them. Typical Examplea theory that describes the zoo of subatomic particles. … Read more

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History encourages kids to become space scientists

Kennedi Johnson, 9, from left, Orlando Plasencia, 10, and William Booker, 10, react as Penny ...

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is bringing science into classrooms this summer. Thanks to the program called “GSK Science in the Summer,” children in grades 2 to 6 get the opportunity to explore different career paths in science and technology. Related:A UT-Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on a serious problem: … Read more