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Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
Smart windows that automatically change colors depending on the intensity of sunlight are gaining attention as they can reduce energy bills by blocking the sun's visible rays during summer. But...
Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in other planetary system
The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our solar system. It has four gas giants in between two asteroid belts. A research team led by RuG and...
MAXI J1820+070: Black hole outburst caught on video
Astronomers have caught a black hole hurling hot material into space at close to the speed of light. This flare-up was captured in a new movie from NASA's Chandra X-ray...
Image: Hubble grabs a stellar latte
Far away in the Ursa Major constellation is a swirling galaxy that would not look out of place on a coffee made by a starry-eyed barista. NGC 3895 is a...
Europe's Spaceport, back to business
Video: 00:03:00 Workers are returning to Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana to resume preparations for Vega and Ariane 5 launches. Construction of the new Ariane 6 launch pad has also restarted.COVID-19 lockdown...
NASA's AIM spots first Arctic noctilucent clouds of the season
Ice-blue clouds are drifting high above the Arctic, which means the Northern Hemisphere's noctilucent cloud season is here.
After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end
The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago—and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned...
Solar Orbiter to pass through the tails of Comet ATLAS
ESA’s Solar Orbiter will cross through the tails of Comet ATLAS during the next few days. Although the recently launched spacecraft was not due to be taking science data at...
Solar Orbiter to pass through the tails of Comet ATLAS
ESA’s Solar Orbiter will cross through the tails of Comet ATLAS during the next few days. Although the recently launched spacecraft was not due to be taking science data at...
Meteorites might be more likely to strike near the equator
Geoffrey Evatt was snowmobiling in Antarctica when he spotted an outlandish feature. A black rock stood so starkly against the diamantine ice that even the untrained eye would have known it was not...
Abu Dhabi
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Abu Dhabi – one of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Earth from Space: Abu Dhabi
Video: 00:02:53 In this week's edition of the Earth from Space programme, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Abu Dhabi – one of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab...
Celestial Cloudscapes
Secluded worlds hide secrets from our cold, prying eyes, suffocating starlight in the heat of their embrace. Lost beneath the contrails of a smoggy methane haze, we conjure up impossible...
UPI News Quiz: astronauts, robots and tweets
Astronauts, robots and controversial tweets -- how well did you follow the news this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for May 29, 2020.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ranks himself ahead of Julio Jones, Michael Thomas
New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins believes he's the best pass-catcher in the NFL, ranking himself ahead of Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones and New Orleans Saints wideout Michael...
Week 4: Watch 'Alien' director Ridley Scott on the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown
Week 4: Watch 'Alien' director Ridley Scott and film critic Justin Chang on the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown.
In planet formation, it's location, location, location
Astronomers are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region of the massive, crowded star cluster Westerlund 2. Located 20,000 light-years away, Westerlund 2 is...
Watch: Doorbell camera records alligator climbing bench to reach turtle plaque
A Florida man who received an alert from his doorbell camera checked the footage and was surprised to see a large alligator climbing on the bench on his front door.
ESPRESSO confirms the presence of an Earth around the nearest star
The existence of a planet the size of Earth around the closest star in the solar system, Proxima Centauri, has been confirmed by a team of scientists. The planet, Proxima...
In planet formation, it's location, location, location
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region of the massive, crowded star cluster Westerlund 2. Located 20,000...
SpaceX and NASA place safety as their top priority, delay launch day
SpaceX will try again to launch its crewed capsule into orbit on Saturday, May 30. It'll be the first time Americans have launched from U.S. soil since the space shuttle...
Watch: Momoland shares 'Tiki Taka' video
K-pop stars Momoland released a video for "Tiki Taka," a new single in collaboration with the animated series "Pororo the Little Penguin."
PJ Harvey to reissue 'Dry,' full back catalog
PJ Harvey will release a vinyl reissue of her debut album, "Dry," in July, with reissues of her entire catalog to follow.
Redskins say QB Dwayne Haskins 'starting to click' in film sessions
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Scott Turner said quarterback Dwayne Haskins is "starting to click" in comprehending defensive coverages through team film sessions.
Lucasfilm announces 'Star Wars' VR experience based on theme park
Lucasfilm announced it's entertainment studio, ILMxLAB, is developing a new "Star Wars" virtual reality experience for Disney's Galaxy's Edge theme park.
Presence of Earth-like star in closest star system confirmed by ESPRESSO instrument
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of an Earth-like exoplanet in the star system closest to our own, Proxima Centauri.
NASA’s AIM Spots First Arctic Noctilucent Clouds of the Season
Portal origin URL: NASA’s AIM Spots First Arctic Noctilucent Clouds of the SeasonPortal origin nid: 461262Published: Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 11:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Ice-blue clouds are drifting high...
Harry Connick Jr. to host Grammy salute honoring essential workers
Harry Connick Jr. is set to host a Grammy special honoring essential workers.