Jeanna Bryner
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Cosmologist Stephen Hawking Boycotts Israeli Conference
By Jeanna Bryner published
The decision is in support of an academic boycott to protest against Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands.

Confirmed! Newfound Particle Is the Higgs
By Jeanna Bryner published
The long-sought "God particle" is what gives mass to other matter.

Russia Meteor: Former Astronaut Says 'Universe Is a Crowded Place'
By Jeanna Bryner published
Mark Kelly went on Meet the Press this morning and mentioned briefly the Russia meteor blast.

Meteor Explosion in Russia Hurts Hundreds of People: Reports
By Jeanna Bryner published
The meteor sent a shockwave that shattered window and damaged hundreds of buildings, Russian officials said.

NASA Climate Scientist Arrested in Pipeline Protest
By Jeanna Bryner published
James Hansen and activists practiced civil disobedience in front of the White House today.

Animals in Space: 10 Beastly Tales
By Jeanna Bryner, Tia Ghose published
From frogs and turtles to monkeys, chimps and rabbits, the animal kingdom has seen its fair share of space.

Spaced Out: Majority of Gen X Can't Identify Home Galaxy
By Jeanna Bryner published
Could you identify our home galaxy in an image?

Amateur Team Finds 'Tatooine' Planet with 2 Suns in 4-Star System
By Jeanna Bryner published
The gas giant is one of a kind, with two parent stars and two more star companions.

Source of Mysterious Pumice 'Raft' in Pacific Found, NASA Says
By Jeanna Bryner published
Satellite images reveal the culprit of the sprawling island of volcanic rocks.

Extreme Earth Microbes Pave Way for Discovery of Alien Life
By Jeanna Bryner published
Finding extreme life's bare requirements may help search for extraterrestrial microbes.

Record Greenland Ice Melt Happened in Days
By Jeanna Bryner published
Over days in July, nearly all of the veneer of surface ice atop Greenland had thawed.

Physicists Ecstatic Over Possible Higgs Particle Discovery
By Jeanna Bryner published
Fourth of July "fireworks" start early for some with an explosive "God particle" announcement.

1969 Fireball Meteorite Reveals New Ancient Mineral
By Jeanna Bryner published
The mineral likely formed near our infant sun.

Mystery of Britain's Largest Meteorite Solved
By Jeanna Bryner published
The meteorite weighs about the same as a baby elephant.

Physicists to Make Major 'God Particle' Announcement Next Week
By Jeanna Bryner published
The Web is already abuzz, though the Swiss lab is keeping a buttoned lip.

Thanksgiving in Space: Playing With Food Allowed
By Jeanna Bryner published
Turns out, even in outer space you can stuff yourself with turkey.

Physicists Weigh Antimatter with Amazing Accuracy
By Jeanna Bryner published
A hybrid matter-antimatter particle was key to the success.

4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Yields New Mineral
By Jeanna Bryner published
The mineral had never been found in nature before now.

4.5-Billion-Year-Old Antarctic Meteorite Yields New Mineral
By Jeanna Bryner published
The tiny mineral has a unique crystal structure not seen in nature.

Mystery Missile Launches Off California Coast
By Jeanna Bryner published
A mystery missile apparently launched Monday Nov. 8) from just off the California coast, though military officials are mum.

Odds of Life on Newfound Earth-Size Planet '100 Percent,' Astronomer Says
By Jeanna Bryner published
The rocky exoplanet may be the first potentially habitable world outside our solar system.

Nearby Super-Earth May Be a Waterworld
By Jeanna Bryner published
Using ground-based telescopes, astronomers have discovered a super-Earth made mostly of water.
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