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Iran launches first military satellite into space
Iran successfully launched its first military satellite into space on Wednesday, authorities in Tehran said.
Astronomers probe chemical composition of globular cluster NGC 6652
Using the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), Russian astronomers have conducted a chemical study of the galactic globular cluster NGC 6652. Results of the study, presented in a paper published...
Op-Ed: John Cho: Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional
I've learned that a moment always comes along to remind you that your race defines you above all else.
ACLU sues for 'drastic reduction' of immigrant detainees along California border due to coronavirus
The class-action lawsuit comes after Otay Mesa Detention Center in south San Diego has become a hot spot for COVID-19 cases.
Travis Scott will launch 'Astronomical' into the Fortnite frontier this week
The Grammy-nominated Travis Scott has teamed up with the Fortnite to launch his new space-themed track "Astronomical" this week, starting Thursday (April 23).
Russian space official tests positive for coronavirus after attending Soyuz crew launch to space station
A Russian space official has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
NASA spots fireballs from Lyrid meteor shower 2020 (video)
The Lyrid meteor shower of 2020 will be at its best overnight, but NASA has already captured some "shooting stars" with cameras across the United States.
Jackpot-winning lottery ticket spent 4 months at bottom of purse
An Australian woman said a lottery ticket she purchased in December spent four months at the bottom of her purse before she discovered it was a $1.7 million winner.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak overnight
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight as Tuesday becomes Wednesday, with the best viewing occurring between midnight and dawn.
Russia interfered in 2016 to help elect Trump, Senate Intelligence Committee says
A Senate Intelligence Committee report confirmed Tuesday the U.S. intelligence finding that Russia interfered in the 2016 election with the goal to help Donald Trump become president.
Ravens' Lamar Jackson to be 'Madden 21' cover star
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be the cover athlete for "Madden 21."
Rotating galaxies galore: New results from ALPINE reveal what appear to be spiral galaxies in the infant universe
New results from an ambitious sky survey program, called ALPINE, reveal that rotating disk-shaped galaxies may have existed in large numbers earlier in the universe than previously thought.
Ahead of White House visit, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says COVID-19 deaths still falling
Ahead of a trip to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported fewer than 500 deaths in the state for...
Watch: Solar teases 'Spit It Out' music video
K-pop star Solar shared a preview of her video for "Spit It Out," the title track from her forthcoming debut solo album.
Rotating Galaxies Galore
New results from an ambitious sky survey program, called ALPINE, reveal that rotating disk-shaped galaxies may have existed in large numbers earlier in the universe than previously thought. The ALPINE...
Ahead of visit with President Donald Trump, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says deaths, cases falling in New York
Ahead of a trip to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported fewer than 500 deaths in the...
Scientists lead study of galaxy's 'water worlds'
Astrophysical observations have shown that Neptune-like water-rich exoplanets are common in our galaxy. These "water worlds" are believed to be covered with a thick layer of water, hundreds to thousands...
LeVar Burton in talks for return to 'Star Trek: Picard'
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor LeVar Burton is in talks to reprise his role as Geordi La Forge for season two of "Star Trek: Picard," reports suggest.
Scientists observe celestial smash-up around nearby star
Scientists have observed what appears to be the aftermath of a violent collision between two planetary building blocks orbiting a large and luminous star, a glimpse of the type of...
Europe's planet-hunting CHEOPS telescope spies its 1st alien worlds
Europe's new exoplanet-spotting space telescope has observed its first alien worlds.
Exoplanet Apparently Disappears in Latest Hubble Observations
Portal origin URL: Exoplanet Apparently Disappears in Latest Hubble ObservationsPortal origin nid: 458750Published: Monday, April 20, 2020 - 15:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: What scientists thought was a planet beyond our...
HBO Max to launch May 27 with 'Friends,' new Anna Kendrick series
"Friends," "The Big Bang Theory" and "Love Life," a new comedy starring Anna Kendrick, are coming to HBO Max on launch day.
The UAE wants to send people to Mars. But first, a practice round on Earth.
The United Arab Emirates sent its first astronaut to space for a week last fall; the country's next astronaut mission will last longer but remain much closer to home.
Lyrids meteor shower reaches its peak
April 21 and 22 is the peak of a shower of meteors—or shooting stars—known as the Lyrids.
When it comes to water, think globally
Earth is a pale, blue dot when seen from space. Its blue color is due to our home planet being 71% covered in water. NASA monitors Earth's water from space,...
A tale of two telescopes: WFIRST and Hubble
NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST), planned for launch in the mid-2020s, will create enormous cosmic panoramas. Using them, astronomers will explore everything from our solar system to the...
NASA astronauts may train on private suborbital spaceships
NASA astronauts may use suborbital flights as training opportunities, while human exploration of the moon could open the door to more science.
Pandemics of the Past and Future: A Conversation with Nobelist David Baltimore
Though no two pandemics are the same, each one that occurs has lessons to teach us about the next one. David Baltimore, President Emeritus and Robert Andrews Millikan Professor of Biology,...