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NASA Successfully Tests Parachute for Ares Rocket
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA and industry engineers have successfully completed the first drop test of a drogue parachute for the Ares I rocket. The drogue parachute is designed to slow the...
During Olympics, Scientists Will Be Studying Air-quality In Beijing
As the world watches China prepare for the Olympic Games, one researcher has his eye on less visible matters -- the particles in Beijing's air that millions breathe every day,...
Nasa's Phoenix Mars Lander Prepares for Next Sample Analysis
The latest activities of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander have moved the mission closer to analyzing a sample of material, possibly icy soil, from a hard layer at the bottom of...
Russian Mystery Blast Caused by Comet, Acid Rain Hints
Growing evidence suggests an exploding meteorite laid waste to Russia's Tunguska region a hundred years ago, scientists said at a recent scientific meeting in Moscow.
More EU states eyeing ESA
Four countries that joined the European Union (EU) in 2004 are knocking on the door of the European Space Agency (ESA), French Research Minister Valerie Pecresse said here on Tuesday.
Spitzer Reveals 'No Organics' Zone Around Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel galaxy is gussied up in infrared light in a new picture from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. read more
The 2008 Perseid Meteor Shower
Mark your calendar: The 2008 Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12th and it should be a good show.
Astronauts To Test New Technology On Moon
Before NASA astronauts rocket to Mars, they're supposed to return to the moon in a sweet new ride to test-drive everything from high-tech maps and buggies to new spacesuits and...
Physicists brace themselves for LHC 'data avalanche'
Particle collider will produce 700 megabytes of data every second.
Official: 5 South Koreans kidnapped in Mexico
Five South Koreans have been kidnapped in Mexico, an official from South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.
Russian Rocket Launches German Reconnaissance Satellite
The last Germany's five-spysat radar reconnaissance system launched late Monday.
Mars Sample Return: Bridging Robotic And Human Exploration
The first robotic mission to return samples to Earth from Mars took a further step toward realization with the recent publication of a mission design report by the iMARS Working...
Brazil harnesses space tech to monitor deforestation
Brazil is set to launch a satellite, carrying a British-made high-tech camera, in 2011 for various applications including environmental observation.
New Project to Develop GPS-Like System for Moon
The same Ohio State University researcher who is helping rovers navigate on Mars is leading a new effort to help humans navigate on the moon. NASA has awarded an OSU...
'Batman' star allegedly assaulted mom, sister
Batman star Christian Bale was to be questioned by police over allegations he assaulted his mother and sister the night before the European premiere of his film, "The Dark Knight,"...
The Pole star comes to life again
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Northern Star, whose vibrations were thought to be dying away, appears to have come to life again.
JPL Enters the Blogosphere
A new JPL blog features scientists and engineers who will offer insights into their areas of expertise - ranging from Mars, Saturn and other solar system bodies to the universe...
NASA Conducts Full-Scale Test Firing of Orion Jettison Motor
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA completed a full-scale rocket motor test on Thursday, July 17, to further development of the Orion jettison motor, which will separate the spacecraft's launch abort system from...
Brightest Star in the Galaxy Has New Competition
A contender for the title of brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy has been unearthed in the dusty metropolis of the galaxy's center. read more
Shuttle Mission to Hubble: Some Assembly Required
The equipment to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope is arriving at NASA's spaceport.
Tiny carp nibble your toes in fishy pedicure
Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
NSF awards grant to track 'space weather' in Earth's near-space environment
Global and real-time "space weather" observations of near-Earth space--and the solar storms that can knock out electric power grids--is about to happen for the first time, thanks to funding from...
He’s OK after being hit by SUV — in diner
Kenny Anderson was at his usual dining spot in Wilkesboro, N.C., when an out-of-control minivan smashed through the window he was sitting by and sent him and his booth flying....
Space agencies continue coordination of exploration plans
Representatives of 11 space agencies from around the world gathered in Montréal, Canada, 10-12 July to continue the coordination of programmes to extend human and robotic presence throughout the...
Science Extra podcast: Richard Garriott
The Guardian's science correspondent Ian Sample talks to video game designer Richard Garriott, who will soon become the sixth private citizen to fly to the international space station
European Satellite Navigation Competition with ESA special prize
For the first time ESA is offering an Innovation Prize as part of this year’s European Satellite Navigation Competition. ESA has already been supporting this competition through its Technology Transfer...
Scientists search for alien life forms
WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- There has been resurgent interest among U.S. researchers to find alien life forms, scientists say.
Inmate loses weight, slips through vent
Texas police are searching for a man who slimmed down to escape from jail.