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This image of galaxy cluster MACS J1206.2-0847 (or MACS 1206 for short...
This image of galaxy cluster MACS J1206.2-0847 (or MACS 1206 for short) is part of a broad survey with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The distorted shapes in the cluster are...
World Briefing | THE AMERICAS: Chile: Land Donated for Giant Telescope
European astronomers said Thursday that they had taken another step toward the construction of the largest optical telescope on the planet on a mountain in Chile.
Scientists take early Mars' temperature
PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've determined the surface temperature of early Mars for the first time, evidence consistent with a warmer and wetter Martian...
Indian lofts satellite to study monsoons
MADRAS, India, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- India says it has successfully launched a satellite to study intense weather associated with monsoon patterns.
Stars cleared 'fog' from early universe
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Space between galaxies in the early universe was filled with an opaque fog that may have been cleared away by radiation from...
Russian Rocket Failure Shouldn't Force Space Station Evacuation, NASA Tells Lawmakers
The International Space Station likely won't have to be evacuated despite the recent failure of a Russian rocket launched toward the orbiting lab, a panel told U.S. lawmakers...
Asteroid Near Earth Discovered by Amateur Astronomers
The space rock appears to pose little danger to Earth.
Radiation hotspot in Tokyo linked to mystery bottles
TOKYO (Reuters) - A radiation hotspot has been detected in Tokyo seven months into Japan's nuclear crisis, but local officials said on Thursday high readings appeared to be coming from...
Seven Supernovae Found in Single Galaxy—A First
In a galaxy 250 million light-years from Earth, astronomers have spotted a record-breaking number of supernovae found at the same time.
NASA readies new type of Earth-observing satellite for launch
NASA is planning an Oct. 27 launch of the first Earth-observing satellite to measure both global climate changes and key weather variables.
Iran "failed" to launch monkey into space
The Islamic Republic's burgeoning space program hit a snag as it fails to meet a self-set goal
Software Keeps Sensitive Data Confined in Physical Space
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has created software to remotely put smart phones under lockdown.
Image Gallery: The Life of T. Rex
Scientists weigh the fiercest of the fierce, finding T. rex tipped the scales at a whopping 9 tons.
NASA Launches Satellite Command Game for Kids
NetworKing just landed on NASA’s 3D resources site that lets kids build their own communication networks from earth to deep space.
New Saudi Arabias of solar energy: Himalaya Mountains, Andes, Antarctica
Mention prime geography for generation of solar energy, and people tend to think of hot deserts. But a new study concludes that some of the world's coldest landscapes -- including...
FBI arrests suspect over hacking Hollywood stars
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the arrest of a suspect over the alleged hacking of Hollywood celebrities including Scarlett Johansson and Christina Aguilera.
Special issue on the Arctic: After the ice
Special issue on the Arctic: After the iceNature 478, 171 12102011 doi: 10.1038/478171aAs the Arctic thaws, can science help to chart a sustainable path for the north?
Swirls in Space: Whirlpool Galaxy Shines in Skywatcher Photo
Recent simulations of the interaction between the two galaxies show how M51's spiral structure was caused by NGC 5195 passing through the main disk of M51 about 500 to 600...
Distant Galaxies Provide Timeline for Universe's Early Days
Astronomers have created a timeline for the age of re-ionization in the universe for the first time.
Spotty, strong convection seen in NASA imagery helps Irwin regain tropical storm status
Tropical Storm Irwin almost appeared down for the count, but spotty areas of flaring convection provided a clue to forecasters that he wasn't ready to give up yet. The cloud...
Green Blog: Tracking the Debris From Japan's Tsunami
A research vessel will embark on a 7,000-mile voyage to get a clearer idea of the sheer amount of trash in the ocean and the speed at which it is...
Possible trigger for volcanic 'super-eruptions' found
The "super-eruption" of a major volcanic system occurs about every 100,000 years and is considered one of the most catastrophic natural events on Earth, yet scientists have long been unsure...
Brilliant 10: Sun Diver
Flying a heat-resistant probe near the sun will reveal the physics of solar plasma In July 2010, a colleague rushed into Justin Kasper's office at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, in Cambridge, Massachusetts....
New mystery on Mars' forgotten plains
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the supposedly best understood and least interesting landscapes on Mars is hiding something that could rewrite the planet's history. Or not. In fact, about all that...
Private Spaceship Factory Opens for Business in Calif. Desert
The facility will help churn out spaceships for Virgin Galactic.
Falling German Satellite Poses 1-in-2,000 Risk of Striking Someone This Month
Almost half of the 2.4-ton ROSAT X-ray observatory will survive re-entry and reach the Earth's surface.
Fog of Early Universe Seen by Very Large Telescope
Less than a billion years after the Big Bang, the Universe was filled with ultraviolet consuming hydrogen fog. Europe's largest skywatcher is studying this obscure epoch.
Shuttle Endeavour's final trip planned
Organizers are working out the route the spacecraft will take next year from LAX to its new home at the California Science Center.Trees, traffic lights and power lines will have...