Top news for December 21, 2008

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Europe Simulates the Moon on Earth

Trees haven’t grown on the Falkland Islands for thousands of years, but tree trunks and branches preserved in peat suggest the islands were once home to a forest

Greenland’s Largest Glacier Faces Melting Mystery As Warm Waters Cool Unexpectedly

FAA administrator defends SpaceX licensing actions on safety grounds

Don’t Miss Comet A3: One of the Most Significant Celestial Events of the Decade?

Science Made Simple: What Is the Strong Nuclear Force?

Ditch Bottled Water Now: Hidden Health Risks and Environmental Damage Uncovered

Viewfinders Make Fall Foliage Pop for the Colorblind in Virginia

Your Smartphone Could Soon Measure Your Blood Pressure With Just a Touch

Watch SpaceX launch Crew-9 astronaut mission to the ISS