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Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' 16: Mysterious Aliens
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look a scientific mystery that's a favorite topic here at Live Science: aliens.
NASA astronaut honors coronavirus frontline workers and first responders from space (video)
While working in space, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir took a moment to thank the medical personnel, frontline workers and first responders who have been working to stop the spread of...
Scientists spot biggest supernova ever detected
Scientists have observed the biggest supernova — stellar explosion — ever detected, the violent death of a huge star up to 100 times more massive than our sun in a faraway galaxy.
100th lunar asteroid collision confirmed by second telescope
Since March 2017, ESA's NELIOTA project has been regularly looking out for 'lunar flashes' on the moon, to help us better understand the threat posed by small asteroid impacts. The...
NASA's Curiosity keeps rolling as team operates rover from home
For people who are able to work remotely during this time of social distancing, video conferences and emails have helped bridge the gap. The same holds true for the team...
Earth's atmosphere far dustier than previously believed
Dust is a key component of Earth's climate system. When it interacts with clouds, oceans and the sun's radiation, it has an overall impact on our planet's living systems, affecting...
Lucasfilm finds new writer for 'Star Wars: Obi-Wan' on Disney Plus: report
"Only a Sith deals in absolutes."-Obi-Wan Kenobi
Do We Live in a Lopsided Universe?
A new study of galaxy clusters suggests the cosmos may not be the same in all directions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Famous birthdays for April 15: Emma Watson, Maisie Williams
Actor Emma Watson turns 30 and actor Maisie Williams turns 23, among the famous birthdays for April 15.
College basketball: Five-star recruit Isaiah Todd decommitting from Michigan
Five-star recruit Isaiah Todd, widely considered one of the top forward prospects in the 2020 class, is decommitting from Michigan.
Boeing completes first flight of F-15QA for Qatar
Boeing announced Tuesday that it has successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter during a 90-minute mission from the Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.
Astronomers detect most energetic outflow from a distant quasar
Researchers using the Gemini North telescope on Hawai'i's Maunakea have detected the most energetic wind from any quasar ever measured. This outflow, which is travelling at nearly 13% of the...
A new ’Oumuamua theory could mean many more interstellar visitors are headed our way
A close approach to its host star could have torn a comet into smaller pieces. Perhaps one of those slivers found its way into our galaxy. (ESO/M. Kornmesser/)'Oumuamua shattered astronomers’ expectations when it...
Newfound asteroid the size of a house will fly safely by Earth on Wednesday
A newly discovered asteroid about the size of a house will zip safely by Earth on Wednesday (April 15), passing just inside the orbit of the moon.
Virgin Orbit aces final test flight before first launch (photos)
On Sunday (April 12), Virgin Orbit completed the final test of its development program, sending its carrier plane, Cosmic Girl, aloft over the Southern California desert with an orbital rocket...
Gov. Gavin Newsom names six goals that must be met to lift California coronavirus order
Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out the next steps in the weeks and months ahead in California's fight against the coronavirus.
Cosmic tempest: Astronomers detect most energetic outflow from a distant quasar
Researchers using the Gemini North telescope on Hawai'i's Maunakea have detected the most energetic wind from any quasar ever measured. This outflow, which is travelling at nearly 13% of the...
Watch: GOT7 teases 'Not By the Moon' video
K-pop group GOT7 shared a preview of its video for "Not By the Moon," the lead single from its forthcoming EP, "Dye."
Satellites help solar power plants anticipate cloud cover, sunlight availability
Scientists have developed a new model -- powered by data collected by recently launched satellites -- to forecast the optical properties of clouds.
Construction crews back on the job in Spain, but rebuilding work life won't be simple
Coronavirus-devastated Spain takes first step toward opening its economy: factory and construction work
What are star charts?
Star charts show the arrangement of stars in the sky, in a style that can be scientific, artistic or both, depending on the intended use.
Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson celebrate first wedding anniversary: 'So grateful'
"Dancing with the Stars" pros Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson voiced their love for each other on their wedding anniversary.
NASA's Curiosity Keeps Rolling As Team Operates Rover From Home
The Mars mission has learned to meet new challenges while working remotely.
Cooking in quarantine: 'Always Home' author Fanny Singer retreats to Alice Waters' kitchen
Fanny Singer's stories and recipes, 'Always Home,' show life growing up in the orbit of her mother, farm-to-table chef Alice Waters.
N.Y. cases flatten; Gov. Andrew Cuomo 'won't engage' with President Donald Trump
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in his update Tuesday 778 more coronavirus deaths were reported in his state, as he tries to defuse criticism from President Donald Trump.
This stunning crescent Earth is the last view of home from the Mercury-bound BepiColombo
The BepiColombo spacecraft headed for Mercury showed off an epic last view of Earth while zooming away from our planet on Friday and Saturday (April 10 and 11).
A new view of the Pillars of Creation gives further clues to its gassy demise
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has revisited one of its most iconic and popular images: the Eagle Nebula’s Pillars of Creation. (NASA, ESA/Hubble and the Hubble Heritage Team/)If you went to a planetarium...
Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet
A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called 'Oumuamua that is tumbling through our solar system may be wreckage from a planet ripped apart when it roamed too close to the faraway...