Now and then there is a bright radio flash somewhere in the sky. It can last anywhere from a few milliseconds to a few seconds. They appear somewhat at random, and we still aren't sure what they are.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Man holding one of the best laser measures against a bathroom wall The best laser measures help you to measure distances much more ...

Remember how, if you wanted to measure distance between two places, you’d have to either a) spend the next half hour searching the App Store for a non-hideous free app that wouldn’t be too frustrating ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those ...

KS3 & GCSE Geography. Maps, map reading and navigation. Explains how to use a map scale to work out distances. Suitable for ...

Extra stellar systems are so far away from our own that we couldn’t even hope of developing a tape measure long enough to determine how far away they really are. On the other hand, astronomers can ...

This week, one reader emailed us with a very practical problem. Just how do you work out how far you've run? "What is the easiest and most effective way to measure the distances you're running? I've ...

Whilst it may not be a necessary feature for everybody, measuring the distance between two points on a screen is indispensable for web designers and developers and can generally prove quite useful.

Scientist have devised a standard protocol for measuring distances in biomolecules. Architects cannot build a house without the proper dimensions of the foundation. Likewise, scientists cannot develop ...