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Solar storm could become severe 'bell ringer' in next 24 hours (+video)

Solar storm forecasters say the particles disgorged in a massive solar flare could strike Earth in a particular way, which would make a currently moderate solar storm more severe.
Have scientists unraveled the mystery of the northern lights?

Science is closer to explaining how electrons in the earth's upper atmosphere can generate spectacular auroras.
Solar storm buffets Earth: How protected is the US power grid?

Peak impact of the solar storm was expected Tuesday. Only a few of the strongest storms have a serious impact, but modern society is more dependent on power grids than ever.
Stratfor cyberattack adds an exclamation point to ‘Year of the Hack’

The 'hack and extract' attack on the strategic think tank Stratfor will only contribute to the public and media awareness of cybercrime that has grown throughout 2011.
Casey Anthony trial: Was speculation a factor in jury deliberations?

Casey Anthony trial nears its end as jury announces it has reached a verdict. But it remains unclear how the panel of five men and seven women approached their duty, and whether speculation was a factor.
Casey Anthony trial: As it draws to a close, deep mysteries remain

In the Casey Anthony murder trial, there's been no confession, no eye witnesses, and no direct physical evidence capable of telling the tale with scientific certainty. Closing arguments begin Sunday.
Casey Anthony trial: Should jurors be allowed to smell the evidence?

A question in the Casey Anthony trial was whether the trunk of the defendant's car smelled of human decomposition. But on Thursday the judge ruled out any smell test in the jury room.
Casey Anthony trial: Prosecution’s case left key questions unresolved

With the conclusion of the prosecution's circumstantial case in the Casey Anthony murder trial, several mysteries remain, including how her daughter died and why, and who is Casey Anthony?
Solar storm delivers a glancing blow to Earth – and a warning

The solar storm caused by a massive eruption two days ago arrived at Earth Wednesday, but it was only a taste of what scientists say might come – and the world is not prepared.
Casey Anthony murder trial: Was police handler giving testimony from a dog?

A Florida K-9 officer testified at the Casey Anthony murder trial that his dog 'alerted' when led past the defendant's car. The defense tried to block the unusual testimony on the dog's signals, labeling it 'speculation.'
Casey Anthony case resembles real-life CSI crime drama

Prosecutors have established that Casey Anthony lied about the disappearance of her daughter Caylee. But physical evidence linking Anthony to her daughter's death has been hard to come by.
Casey Anthony murder trial a test of cutting-edge forensic science

Trial of Casey Anthony, charged with murdering her daughter in 2008, is set to begin Tuesday in Florida. The state will try to prove that a foul odor in Anthony's car came from the toddler’s body.
State of the Union transcript 2011: Full text of the president's speech

State of the Union transcript 2011: President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here is the full text of the speech.
Why Iran's nuclear reactor may not be an immediate threat

Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor is set to be loaded with fuel Saturday. Some hawks say bomb it now, but leading nuclear experts advocate a wait-and-see approach.
BP oil spill: an unexpected laboratory for deep-sea disaster

The BP oil spill is a unique event, so scientists are converging on the Gulf to try to understand how best to combat deep-sea oil spills and what effects they have on the environment.
March and April warmest ever. Humans must adapt, report says.

The past two months were the warmest March and April on record globally. A new report suggests that communities will need to be adaptable to meet the challenges of global warming.
Get out the periodic table, kids! There's a new element: 117.

Well, there was a new element. Element 117, the last holdout in the last row of the periodic table, existed briefly in a Russian atom smasher. It's the fifth new element discovered this decade.
Global warming will cause plants and animals to migrate

A new study estimates that animals and plants will have to migrate, on average, nearly a quarter of a mile each year to keep up with shifting climate belts caused by global warming.
College blows off steam to help power campus

Rather than replace coal-fired boilers, one university opts for an ambitious geothermal system.
A yellow light for electric cars

Advocates of next-gen cars need to remember that there's no free lunch.
For China, a reverse brain drain in science?

Beijing woos some of its best expatriate scientists. US should act, some say.
Patriotic answer to $4-a-gallon gas: Drive less, and slow down

Don't wait for a tech fix. Help America save big by driving 55.
Terrorism & Security
Chinese hacked computers, U.S. lawmakers say

The alleged attack renews cyberwarfare concerns.