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Kim Kardashian to release book of selfies in 2015
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Just a month and a half after Kim Kardashian unveiled her new app, the reality star has inked a deal for a book...
Curiosity rover has seen much in first two years on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover marks two Earth years on Mars this week, and Planetary Science Institute researchers are actively pursuing new knowledge of our neighboring planet.
Study of Aerosols Stands to Improve Climate Models
A new JPL/California Institute of Technology study examines how changes in the level of tiny particles in our atmosphere affect a key type of clouds that help cool our planet.
Russian troop buildup at Ukrainian border
Ed AdamczykKIEV, Ukraine, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Russia has increased its military presence on its border with Ukraine again, said NATO, Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
Massive volcanic eruptions suggest Jupiter moon more active than thought
Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Jupiter's moon Io featured three massive volcanic eruptions within a two-week span last summer, leading astronomers to believe it spews more than thought.
Russia plans energy talks with EU
Daniel J. GraeberMOSCOW, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Members from the European Union are expected to meet with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak at the end of August, the Kremlin said...
Gamma rays streaming from stellar explosions stump astronomers
The Fermi satellite detected gamma rays coming from an unexpected source — and astronomers don’t understand what made that possible.
Brilliant Blue Arctic 'Melt Ponds' Captured in Photos
New images from NASA's Earth Observatory reveal the turquoise melt ponds in the Arctic that form every summer.
Slow visual processing may lower IQ as we age
Speed of detecting visual cues predicts intelligence in seniors
3-D codes yield unprecedented physics, engineering insights
When the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated on re-entry in 2002, sophisticated computer models were key to determining what happened.
'Big Bang Theory' stars sign new, three-year contracts
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki have signed new, three-year contracts with "The Big Bang Theory," and will receive huge pay raises.
Amy Adams stars in first photos from Tim Burton's 'Big Eyes'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz portray artist couple Margaret and Walter Keane in the first stills from Tim Burton film "Big Eyes."
Kate Upton sparks pregnancy rumors during outing with Lily Aldridge
Veronica LinaresNEW YORK, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Kate Upton sent the rumor mill for a spin after stepping out in New York City on Thursday sporting a loose fitting dress.
Slideshow: Muon g–2 ring takes final steps to new home
After traveling by land and sea, physics experiment completes its 5000-km journey
IBEX and Voyager spacecraft drive advances in outer heliosphere research
Scientists yesterday highlighted an impressive list of achievements in researching the outer heliosphere at the 40th International Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly in Moscow.
Baby universe picture brought closer to theory
Last year, the Planck Telescope revealed the most detailed picture of the cosmic microwave background, the relic radiation from the Big Bang. But this map contains features that challenge the...
Home Solar Panels Make Gains, Even in Rainy Seattle
In 2013, 792 megawatts of solar capacity was installed on homes.
Erin Andrews critic costs Entercom advertising from Fox
Aileen GraefNEW YORK, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Fox Sports pulled all advertising from Entercom radio stations after WEEI host Kirk Minihane went on a "sexist" and "boorish" rant about Erin...
'Explore Mars' group wants to build instrument seeking subsurface red planet life
Not-for-profit group Explore Mars has a new IndieGoGo campaign that could see an instrument, ExoLance, head to the Red Planet to burrow for subsurface life. The first stage will be...
50 Years Ago: First Close-Up Photo of Moon's Surface (Video)
The first successful NASA mission to the moon that paved the way for the Apollo landing celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Robotic rock climbers could uncover clues to Mars' past
A robot that can scale the faces of steep cliffs might one day help explore Mars and find signs of life. The latest experiments with this "Cliffbot" showed it could...
Flying the flag for Gaia
Space science image of the week: Gaia flag changes hands as science mission begins
'Manhattan' stars could relate to their characters' isolation in N.M.
Karen ButlerSANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The stars of the New Mexico-set drama series "Manhattan" say they can relate to their characters' sense of isolation.
William Shatner, NASA BFFs on Twitter
Danielle HaynesLOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- William Shatner asks NASA how it's doing on Twitter, and NASA responds.
Jon Lomberg: Citizen of the Galaxy Garden (Gallery)
The art of Jon Lomberg spans decades — and light years.
NASA braces Mars orbiters for close comet flyby
They are literally specks of dust, tiny bits of primordial material that wouldn't be visible to the naked eye.
FEATURE: Revealing the physics behind 'hole-punch' clouds
These weird cloud formations have baffled science enthusiasts and amateur photographers for ages.
Comet-chaser nears prey after crossing billions of miles
After a decade-long quest spanning six billion kilometres (3.75 billion miles), a European probe will come face to face Wednesday with a comet, one of the Solar System's enigmatic wanderers.