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Gigantic Star Shines Brightly, But Is a Loner
A lone-wolf star could change astronomers' understanding of star formation.
Best Close Encounters of the Comet Kind
Comets are some of the most spectacular and eye-catching objects in our solar system and they're no strangers to visitors from Earth.
'Dead' galaxies aren't so dead after all
Astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time.
President Obama Should Support Abbas's UN Initiative
American University Professor Boaz Atzili argues President Obama's resurrected 1967 border proposal presents an historic opportunity for Israel to cement international recognition in his Huffington Post article. Atzili further...
Twister over Aussie waters caught on tape
Tall, thin waterspout one of several; Some may have reached heights of almost 2,000 feet
With Real Space Station Complete, Astronauts to Build LEGO Version
Space station astronauts can spend their free time building a LEGO version of their space house.
Testing the spiral density wave theory
Spiral galaxies are one of the most captivating structures in astronomy, yet their nature is still not fully understood. Astronomers currently have two categories of theories that can explain this...
James Webb space telescope ISIM on 'spin cycle'
Prior to taking a new telescope into space, engineers must put the spacecraft and its instruments through a "spin cycle" test for durability to ensure they'll still work after experiencing...
Holographic dark information energy
Holographic Dark Information Energy gets my vote for the best mix of arcane theoretical concepts expressed in the shortest number of words and just to keep it interesting, its...
Paolo's wild ride down
(PhysOrg.com) -- For the first time since his landing on Tuesday, ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli was again in the public eye yesterday at a press conference. A smiling Paolo talked...
Space Image: Another view of ISS spacewalker
A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this image of NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff during the mission's fourth STS-134 spacewalk.
Chinese e-commerce giant opens furniture showroom
(AP) -- China's e-commerce giant is stepping up its heated rivalry with bricks-and-mortar retailers with the launch of a five-story home furnishings showroom in Beijing.
Astro-H Satellite Will Gather Elusive X-ray Data
Japanese and Canadian astronomers are working together to develop a new satellite capable of detecting and imaging high- and low-energy X-ray emissions from space.
Endeavour undocks from space station, heads home
Second-to-last shuttle flight in final stages; Crew's wakeup call was sung by commander's wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Starwatch: The June night sky
The Sun stands farthest N of the equator at 18:16 BST on the 21st, the solstice which is usually taken as the beginning of summer in the N hemisphere. Our days are...
Einstein’s ‘dark energy’ is real
Dark energy, as proposed by Einstein to be responsible for expanding the universe, has been proven to exist.
Willingham homers as A's complete sweep of O's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Josh Willingham hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning, Daric Barton added an insurance run in the sixth and the...
End of an era for shuttle, and NASA
With retirement of orbiter vehicles, America's space program is at a crossroads, with development of new craft to take man beyond Earth orbit
Hot stuff speeds through liquid
Hot objects, by vapourising their surrounding liquid, can travel twice as fast as cold bodies through the medium, a study reports.
Unprecedented Space Test: Astronauts to Try New Spaceship Docking System
Endeavour will perform an unprecedented test of a new laser-based docking technology.
Lockheed Martin hit by cyberattack
Hackers launched a "significant and tenacious" cyberattack on Lockheed Martin, a major U.S. defence contractor holding highly sensitive information, but the company says its secrets remained safe.
Laurentian students win NASA Lunabotics
Students from Laurentian University have won NASA's Lunabotics competition, beating out rivals from 40 other universities around the world.
Venomous Spiders Spin Weightless Webs in Space
The two spiders, named Gladys and Esmerelda, are settling in on the space station.
Shock wave from trombone filmed
Researchers reporting at the Acoustical Society of America meeting unveil video of a shock wave emanating from a trombone for the first time.
Astronaut Breaks US Spaceflight Record in Orbit
NASA has a new spaceflight champion and his name is Mike Fincke.
'Arab Spring' to juice power project?
Cosmic Log: The recent uprisings in North Africa have rattled the short-term prospects for a multi-billion dollar project to generate massive amounts of solar energy in the Sahara and ship...
Aqua satellite sees severe weather in northwest Georgia
Northwestern Georgia felt the effects of severe weather season yesterday, May 27, as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds and reports of a tornado. NASA's Aqua satellite provided an...
Rare Triple Sky Treat: Lunar, Solar Eclipses in June and July
Two solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse will occur in June and July.