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With SpaceX's Dragon, NASA astronauts will ride a new spaceship for the 1st time in decades
It's been nearly nine years since an American vehicle launched astronauts into orbit. This month, SpaceX and NASA aim to change that in an unprecedented test flight six years in...
These Lego 'Star Wars' sets for 2020 are strong with the Force
Here's a look at the Lego Star Wars sets for 2020. Build, or build not — there is no try!
LeBron James heads list of those with most to lose if NBA is shut down by coronavirus
If the NBA doesn't come back this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are the five biggest losers, starting with LeBron James
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo makes 1st glide flight over Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic's newest SpaceShipTwo space plane just flew freely above its New Mexico home base for the first time.
Lego just launched the ultimate 'Star Wars' A-wing Starfighter for May the Fourth
Lego is launching the Ultimate Collector Star Wars A-wing Starfighter today, May 1, just in time for the May the Fourth 2020 fan celebration.
NASA plea: Stay home for 1st home astronaut launch in years
NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged everyone to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NASA space laser missions map 16 years of ice sheet loss
Using the most advanced Earth-observing laser instrument NASA has ever flown in space, scientists have made precise, detailed measurements of how the elevation of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets...
Researchers establish new timeline for ancient magnetic field on Mars
Mars had a global magnetic field much earlier—and much later—in the planet's history than scientists have previously known.
Maryland pilot's flight path spells out profane COVID-19 message
A Maryland pilot expressed frustration with the coronavirus pandemic by using a 194-mile flight path to spell out "[expletive] COVID-19."
New study examines which galaxies are best for intelligent life
Giant elliptical galaxies are not as likely as disk-shaped galaxies, such as our own Milky Way, to be cradles of technological civilizations, according to a recent article by a astrophysicist.
Coldest material in the cosmos could help scientists find dark matter particles
Researchers suggest the coldest material in the universe could reveal the presence of dark matter particles.
Scientists say the sun is lazy and boring
We're lucky the sun isn't causing more of a ruckus. (NASA/SDO/)Boring. Humdrum. Monotonous. Those aren’t words most of us would usually associate with the miasma of incandescent plasma that makes life as we...
Beacon of hope? NASA sees inspiration parallels between Apollo and Artemis moonshots
NASA hopes its next moonshot will be a beacon of hope in troubled times, just as the first one was.
Watch: Charlie seeks revenge in 'NOS4A2' Season 2 teaser
"NOS4A2," starring Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings, will return for a second season June 21 on AMC and BBC America.
NASA lengthens SpaceX's first crewed mission to International Space Station
The duration of SpaceX's first mission with astronauts on board -- planned for launch at 4:32 p.m. EDT on May 27 from Florida -- has been extended from a few...
Looking for dark matter with the Universe's coldest material
Scientists have been able to observe the universe and determine that about 80% of the its mass appears to be "dark matter," which exerts a gravitational pull but does not...
Watch: Dorinda Medley, John Mahdessian not self-isolating together amid pandemic
"Real Housewives of New York" star Dorinda Medley gave an update on her relationship with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, John Mahdessian.
New study examines which galaxies are best for intelligent life
Giant elliptical galaxies are not as likely as previously thought to be cradles of technological civilizations such as our own, according to a recent paper by a University of Arkansas...
Commuter data helps scientists define metropolitan boundaries
Researchers have developed a new method for identifying the confines of metropolitan regions using commuter data.
Researchers find space station's surface microbial profile resembles skin of its crew members
A study conducted by a team of national laboratory and NASA researchers has found that the environment of the International Space Station is affected by the microbial composition of the...
Rocket Lab tests Electron booster on new Virginia launch pad for 1st time
Rocket Lab has rolled out its Electron rocket to the company's new Virginia launch pad for the first time and aced a number of tests ahead of their first U.S....
Watch: Retta calls 'The West Wing' misogynistic on 'Late Night'
Retta appeared on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and discussed how she is finding "The West Wing" to be misogynistic as she rewatches the series.
How could an explosive Big Bang be the birth of our universe?
How can a Big Bang have been the start of the universe, since intense explosions destroy everything? – Tristan S., age 8, Newark, Delaware
Coronavirus is significant, but is it a true black swan event?
Since the "black swan" metaphor was coined in the 2007 book of the same name it has become fashionable to label virtually all low probability/high impact events black swans.
NASA wants private moon landers from 3 companies. Here's how they'll work.
The moon landers that private industry will develop to ferry NASA astronauts to and from the lunar surface are a diverse bunch.
Earth flyby opens new science opportunities for BepiColombo
Science instruments aboard the European-Japanese Mercury explorer BepiColombo are in excellent condition to gather high-quality data during the spacecraft's long cruise to the innermost planet of the Solar System despite...
Hubble's impactful life alongside space debris
During its 30 years in orbit around Earth, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has witnessed the changing nature of spaceflight as the skies have filled with greater numbers of satellites,...
Asteroid grazes path of satellites in geostationary ring
A reasonably small 4-8 m asteroid recently flew by Earth, passing close to satellites orbiting in the geostationary ring at a distance of about 42 735 km from Earth's centre...