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Space bricks for lunar habitation
In what could be a significant step forward in space exploration, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has...
A Successful Second Rehearsal Puts NASA’s OSIRIS-REx on a Path to Sample Collection
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Hubble Finds That Betelgeuse's Mysterious Dimming Is Due to a Traumatic Outburst
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Watch: Sonja Morgan recalls dating comedian Richard Lewis
"Real Housewives of New York" star Sonja Morgan shared details about her relationship with actor and comedian Richard Lewis.
Science poetry Friday: Artificial Galaxies
In the creases of deepest space, the sky is ablaze with light: fat galaxies, thin galaxies, barred galaxies, ring galaxies, new galaxies, old galaxies, hot galaxies, cold galaxies. How many...
Aurora Mysteries Unlocked With NASA’s THEMIS Mission
Portal origin URL: Aurora Mysteries Unlocked With NASA’s THEMIS MissionPortal origin nid: 463590Published: Friday, August 14, 2020 - 10:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: A special type of aurora, draped east-west across...
You can change careers in the middle of a pandemic. Here are 7 tips
Thinking about changing careers? Here are some pandemic-proof tips.
Fastest star ever seen is moving at 8% the speed of light
In the center of our galaxy, hundreds of stars closely orbit a supermassive black hole. Most of these stars have large enough orbits that their motion is described by Newtonian...
Watch: Miley Cyrus releases self-directed music video for 'Midnight Sky'
Miley Cyrus released on Friday a self-directed music video for her new single, "Midnight Sky."
How cutting speed limits could slow climate change
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how speed limits affect emissions and examine how many countries have net-zero targets.
North Korea lifts lockdown from border city, rejects outside aid
North Korea has lifted a lockdown in and around Kaesong, the border city where its first suspected case of COVID-19 was reported late last month, state-run media said on Friday.
Artificial Galaxies
In the creases of deepest space, the sky is ablaze with light: fat galaxies, thin galaxies, barred galaxies, ring galaxies, new galaxies, old galaxies, hot galaxies, cold galaxies. How many...
On This Day, Aug. 14: Lunar Orbiter 1 begins orbit of moon
On Aug. 14, 1966, the unmanned U.S. Orbiter 1 spacecraft began orbiting the moon.
U.S. designates Confucius Institute foreign mission of Beijing
the Trump administration on Thursday designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission, accusing it of being apart of the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda machine.
Ultraviolet glow reveals Mars weather patterns
Spectroscopic observations uncover some surprising behavior in the Martian atmosphere
Israel, U.S. test Arrow 2 missile interceptor system
The Israel Defense Ministry and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully tested the Arrow 2 interceptor system Wednesday night, according to the Defense Ministry.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp withdraws lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday withdrew his lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over her decision to issue a mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions.
Watch: Michigan farm's 12-acre corn maze spells out 'COVID GO AWAY'
A Michigan pumpkin farm awaiting its fall reopening remodeled its 13-acre corn maze with a timely message: "COVID GO AWAY."
Hubble finds that Betelgeuse's mysterious dimming is due to a traumatic outburst
Observations are showing that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star Betelgeuse was most likely caused by an immense amount of hot material ejected into space, forming a dust cloud...
Watch: 'Phineas and Ferb' cast reunites for 'Candace Against the Universe' table read
Ashley Tisdale, Vincent Martella, David Errigo, Jr., and other "Phineas and Ferb" stars performed a scene from "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe."
Ingenuity Mars helicopter recharges its batteries in flight
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter received a checkout and recharge of its power system on Friday, Aug. 7, one week into its near seven-month journey to Mars with the Perseverance rover....
Hubble finds that Betelgeuse's mysterious dimming is due to a traumatic outburst
Recent observations of Betelgeuse have revealed that the star's unexpected and significant dimming periods in late 2019 and early 2020 were most likely caused by the ejection and cooling of...
Watch: 'Trinkets' stars return for 'one last lift' in Season 2
"Trinkets," starring Brianna Hildebrand, Kiana Madeira and Quintessa Swindell, will premiere its second and final season Aug. 25 on Netflix.
Miley Ray Cyrus teases new music video for single, 'Midnight Sky'
Miley Cyrus teased the official music video for her new single titled "Midnight Sky" to premiere late Thursday night.
Watch: 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue' preview teases behind-the-scenes drama
"RuPaul's Drag Race" stars prepare for their live residency show in Las Vegas in a preview of the "Vegas Revue" premiere.
Episode 20 - Perseverance Mars Rover and the Search for Ancient Life
Millions of miles from Earth lies a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. You know this planet as Mars…but it hasn’t always been this way. There’s evidence...
Watch: Teddi Mellencamp, Kyle Richards on Denise Richards affair drama
Teddi Mellencamp and Kyle Richards said their "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" co-star Denise Richards perpetuated reports of her alleged affair with Brandi Glanville.