Science
Astronomers baffled by weird, fast-spinning pulsar
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Astronomers are baffled after finding an exotic type of star called a pulsar apparently locked in an elongated orbit around a star much like the sun -- an arrangement defying what had been known about such objects. Full Article
New rumbling from Chilean volcano worries experts
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's Chaiten volcano groaned, rumbled and shuddered on Thursday, raising new concerns among authorities, as lightning bolts pierced the huge clouds of hot ash hovering ominously above its crater. Full Article | Video
Baby supernova seen right in our neighborhood
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A baby supernova, just over a century old, has been found in the middle of our own Milky Way galaxy and provides an unprecedented opportunity to watch a star dying, astronomers said on Wednesday. Full Article
Swiss man soars with jet wings
May 15 - A Swiss man stuns onlookers by flying a jet propelled wing for nearly ten minutes at a peak speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). Play Video
Surf's up
Professional surfers from around the world compete in Tahiti in the Billabong Pro surf tournament.
