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Huge Meteorite on Mars Discovered by NASA's Curiosity Rover
Talk about a speed bump. NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has discovered its first meteorite on the Red Planet, and it's no puny space rock. See the Martian meteorite photos here.
Supermoon Photos: Amazing Full Moon Views for July 12, 2014
See amazing photos of the 'supermoon' full moon of July 12, 2014 as seen by stargazers around the world in this Space.com gallery. It was the first of three supermoons...
'Exodus' director Ridley Scott has another biblical epic in the works
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, July 11 (UPI) -- "Exodus: Gods and Kings" director Ridley Scott plans to make another biblical epic about David, who defeated Goliath and became the King of...
Soyuz Rocket Launches 4 Communications Satellites Into Space
A Europeanized Russian Soyuz rocket successfully placed four O3b Networks Ka-band broadband satellites into an unusual medium-Earth orbit on July 10, 2014.
Emma Watson wows with edgy look at Paris Fashion Week
Annie MartinPARIS, July 11 (UPI) -- Emma Watson wore a black leather jacket and black crochet top and skirt to the Valentino show on Wednesday.
"Rebooted" satellite loses thruster capability
An ambitious plan to revive a forsaken NASA satellite and return it to Earth orbit ended in disappointment Wednesday when engineers conceded that a failure in the spacecraft's propulsion system...
How shocking was Brazil's 7-1 defeat, mathematically speaking?
Germany's trouncing of Brazil was unprecedented in World Cup history, but the result may not be as surprising as you might think Continue reading...
Red and Dead Future for a Galaxy Running Out of Star Fuel
A galaxy more than 12 billion light years from Earth is heading for a “red and dead” future because it is running out of the fuel needed to make new...
Friction From Tides Could Help Distant Earths Thrive
As every Boy Scout knows, friction generates heat. A new study finds that friction could be the key to survival for some distant Earth-sized planets traveling in dangerous orbits. Earth-sized planets...
Mars 'Dropship' Quadcopter Could Land Rovers | Video Flight-Test
ESA's Space Technology Advancements by Resourceful, Targeted and Innovative Groups of Experts and Researchers’(StarTiger) program has developed the prototype to land a rover using hazard detection and avoidance technology.
Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin sentenced to 10 years
Gabrielle LevyWASHINGTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Former New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for his February conviction on 20 counts of corruption.
4 Billion Miles In 10 Years: Are We There Yet, Rosetta?
ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft is on the last leg of its epic voyage to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, the first rendezvous with a comet.Every kid has asked 'Are we there yet?' in the...
Obama turns down offers of marijuana during visit to Denver
Frances BurnsDENVER, July 9 (UPI) -- President Obama turned down a hit of marijuana during a visit to a Denver bar with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Rosetta Mission Contest Offers Trip To Landing Event, ESA Swag | Video
#RosettaAreWeThereYet is a European Space Agency sponsored photo contest to support the last leg of the probe's journey to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Learn more about it and enter the contest here:...
Tara Reid, Ian Ziering star in first trailer for 'Sharknado 2'
Annie MartinNEW YORK, July 9 (UPI) -- Tara Reid and Ian Ziering return to battle man-eating sharks, this time in New York City, in SyFy channel's followup to "Sharknado."
Testing completed on James Webb Space Telescope backplane
(Phys.org) —NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has reached another development milestone with the completion of static load testing of its primary mirror backplane support structure (PMBSS) moving the telescope one...
3-D hurricane view of Arthur reveals rain towers
While Hurricane Arthur was still a hurricane, the new Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory flew over the storm last week and captured its structure in 3-D. This was a good...
NASA image: Saturn's vortex and rings
The Cassini spacecraft captures three magnificent sights at once: Saturn's north polar vortex and hexagon along with its expansive rings.
UK's Royal Air Force Sends New Spy Drones to Afghanistan
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has sent five new reconnaissance drones to Afghanistan to support intelligence operations in the country, the U.K. Ministry of Defence announced last week.
NASA finds quietest place in the UK to test Mars mission equipment
Scientists from NASA's InSight mission to Mars have been checking out the lowest vibration sites across the UK in order to find somewhere quiet enough to calibrate the seismometer that...
Seven days: 4–10 July 2014
The week in science: NASA launches carbon-tracking satellite; European particle accelerators funded; and gloom over Caribbean coral reefs.Nature 511 130 doi: 10.1038/511130a
India is building a massive, floating solar power plant
India will install a 50 megawatt solar power plant on a 1.27 million square metre floating platform by the end of the year.
In Effort to Shift Abandoned NASA Craft, a Hiccup (or Burp)
Attempts to correct the course of an abandoned spacecraft stumbled when thrusters failed to fire properly. Another try will be made on Wednesday.
James Franco wrote a poem about Heath Ledger
Kate StantonLOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- James Franco has recently released a book of poetry called "Directing Herbert White."
Michael Douglas discusses his 'Ant-Man' plans
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, July 8 (UPI) -- Michael Douglas says he is excited to start working on the Marvel Comics picture "Ant-Man" this summer.
SDO spots a summer solar flare
The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 12:20 p.m. EDT on July 8, 2014, and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of the event. Solar flares are powerful...
Meteor missile closer to deployment with Swedish Air Force
Richard TomkinsLINKOPING, Sweden, July 8 (UPI) -- New long-range Meteor air-to-air missiles are closer to deployment aboard Sweden's Gripen fighters following latest integration testing.
Hubble finds vast reservoir of gas near the Milky Way
Giant stream may solve our galaxy's impending fuel shortage