[Science] Western Antarctica Thaws As Summer Seasons Heat Up

Western Antarctica Thaws As Summer Seasons Heat Up
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/8613/20121224/western-antarctica-thaws-summer-seasons-heat-up.htm
With the climate change debate reaching a crescendo in recent months, researchers have discovered that Western Antarctica is warming rapidly, doubling past predictions of temperature increases.

Science gifts keep on giving
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/25/science/science-toys-gifts-that-keep-giving-if-not-exploding.html?pagewanted=all
Ask scientists of a certain age about their childhood memories, and odds are they'll start yarning about the stink bombs and gunpowder they concocted with their chemistry sets.

SpaceX rocket test launch successful
http://gigaom.com/2012/12/23/yowza-spacex-grasshopper-takes-off-and-lands-vertically-in-successful-test/
Hawthorne rocket maker SpaceX has taken a big step in its push to develop reusable launch vehicles. The company officially known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Another Earth-like planet discovered: How many more can astronomers find?
http://thespacereporter.com/2012/12/another-earth-like-planet-discovered-how-many-more-can-astronomers-find/
Another Earth-like planet has been discovered, prompting the question of whether the universe is littered with millions of planets similar to our own.

Red alert issued for volcano on Chile-Argentina border
http://www.brecorder.com/world/south-america/97466.html
(CNN) -- Chilean authorities on Sunday issued a red alert -- the most severe in their warning system -- that the Copahue Volcano, high in the Andes mountains on the border with Argentina, might be poised for a significant eruption.