17-May-2012
Fragments of rocks that hit the moon
While looking at rocks collected on the moon during the Apollo mission, scientists have found tiny fragments of meteorites that hit the moon long ago.

15-May-2012
Breaking free from a cosmic cocoon
In movies, heroes and villains are thrown forward after an explosion. This is because an powerful wave of energy, called a shock wave, is released. In space, the same thing happens when a star explodes in what is called a supernova explosion.

Embargoed: 23-May-2012 13:00 ET

(23-May-2012 17:00 GMT/UTC)

Top 10 new species list draws attention to diverse biosphere
The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University released the fifth annual top 10 new species list on May 23. This year's list includes a teensy attack wasp, night-blooming orchid, underworld worm, ancient "walking cactus" creature, blue tarantula, Nepalese poppy, giant millipede, sneezing monkey, fungus named for a TV cartoon character and a beautiful but venomous jellyfish.

Public Release: 21-May-2012
Optogenetics project takes top NIDA Addiction Science Award
A project that maps dopamine circuits in the prefrontal cortex through optogenetic manipulation was given top honors in this year's annual Addiction Science Awards at the 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair -- the world's largest science competition for high school students.