Don’t Panic, but the Sky is Falling
Using NASA satellites, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand conducted a ten-year cloud tracking study and found that Earth’s clouds are getting lower by about 1%, which is around 100 to 130 feet. But don’t panic, the news might be good – a consistent reduction in cloud height could counteract global warming by allowing the Earth to cool more efficiently.
NASA
The Perception of Phobias
New research from the psychology department at Ohio State University suggests that phobias warp perceptions, specifically that the more afraid of an object a person is, the larger it will appear. This research could help to develop more effective treatments for people seeking to overcome phobias.
eScienceNews
Google Adds Esperanto
This week, Esperanto was added to Google translate. Head over to Google Translate and try it out!
TheNextWeb
Fly Through Pine Island Glacier
Remember the massive crack that was discovered in Pine Island Glacier? Now, thanks to NASA, you can take a virtual fly-through the glacier.
Top image: Clouds by Flickr user Karin Dalziel