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A series of earthquakes toppled buildings in central Italy, resulting in a death toll of 297 people in addition to leaving thousands of residents homeless.

Many historic structures were decimated by Monday's 6.3-magnitude earthquake, but the loss of tourist sites pales in comparison to the loss of human life in the region.

Aquila's brightest star, Altair, is part of the Summer Triangle. Many dim clusters and nebula pepper this space-borne eagle.

The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra.

Sagitta the Arrow is a constellation found within the Summer Triangle and containing one of Messier's globular clusters.

Several geothermal and seismic events occurred in historical Italy, with destructive effects. Unfortunately some notable ones have caught locals and tourists unawares.

Scutum the Shield is short on stars but provides two Messier star clusters.

Comet Lovejoy, C/2007 E2, was discovered in the Southern Hemisphere and is making its way into Northern skies. Find out when and where to look.

Italy's terrain from the Tyrrhenian Sea through the LIri Valley and to the Adriatic Sea gives ample proof of the difficulties soldiers faced and the sacrifices made.

Thirty five years after it's world premiere at the Tarragon Theatre, Leaving Home gets a very well deserved (and long overdue) revival, care of Soulpepper.

The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster.

The final resting place of the World War II submarine, USS Grunion, is found 64 years after its mysterious loss by the three sons of the submarine commander.

The Summer Triangle is easy to spot in the night sky once you know what to look for.

The second total lunar eclipse of the year occurs in August as the Moon aligns with the Sun and Earth.

This has been quite a year for Canadian playwrights, actors, and directors in the United States, and it just seems to be getting better and better.

Nate Cavalieri, co-author of "Lonely Planet Volunteer, a Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World", advises tourist-volunteers to ask questions.

For over four hundred years, mountain streams have furnished Rome with some of the world's best water. Yet the supply is perennially vulnerable to earthquakes.

What does Polaris mean? Find translations of the names of many of the major stars.

President of the United States Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI met for the first time at the Vatican, Friday afternoon, July 20.

Few issues have been as divisive within the church as the question regarding the leadership roles of women.

A complete list of the 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres: names, depictions, and time of year.

With the G8 2009 meeting over, environmentalists are now looking towards the December United Nations summit in Copenhagen, Denmark for a binding treaty to cut carbon.

A little summer constellation known as Delphinus is a favorite for its close resemblance to a dolphin.

Serpens the Snake is divided into two halves and contains one Messier object in each portion: a famous nebula and a globular cluster.

The constellation of Vulpecula the Fox is a small patch of stars containing one of the best deep-sky objects in the night sky.

Facebook Mafia Wars Cuba is the newest additon to the game. Players complete levels in Cuba to advance their mafia and gain new collections and loot items.

A giant eagle, dating from the Pliocene era and preying on huge flightless birds, existed on New Zealand until modern times, becoming extinct only about 500 years ago

A two-minute earthquake in the Dragon's Gate Mountains in Western China near the eastern edge of Tibet, sent shock waves as far away as Russia, India and Pakistan.

If you want to get started learning the night sky, the first step is to identify major constellations.

Roman military fiction takes to the waves in the first of a new series by debut author John Stack.

"Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural Development" was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It presents successes in alleviating world hunger.

October brings longer nights and a great night sky for fall stargazers. Many constellations, clusters, and nebulae are available for viewing in the northern hemisphere.

The planned visits of President Barack Obama to Egypt and Ghana have generated wide public interest in both America and Africa.

The Constellation of Cygnus the Swan is an important summer target because it lies along the Milky Way and holds many deep-sky treasures.

Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines.

Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5.

The Northern Hemisphere welcomes summer and warmer nights for observing meteors.

While looking forwards, the stories in David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer's Best SF #11 often look back for inspiration, to -- amongst others -- James Blish and I, Robot.

The ancient libraries of Pergamum and Ephesus rivaled the library of Alexandria in Egypt, highlighting the high value the ancients placed on the preservation of writing.

For beginners, getting started with the ukulele often means buying the best ukulele possible for the lowest price. Here's how to get the most out of that first ukulele!

Comet McNaught (2006/P1) skims past the Sun before being hurtled away like a hot potato. Catch it before it makes its close encounter.

Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts.

The famous annual horse race in Siena, Italy, Il Palio is a traditional, hotly contested festival for pride of place among the city's 17 areas, called the contrade.

The 2007 Dora Award Nominations were announced this morning, celebrating the best of the Toronto theatre scene.

Christians believe God can infuse stagnant relationships with a new vitality that leads to renewal and growth resulting in fresh perspectives and a deeper intimacy.