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NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover.
Researchers offer unprecedented look into 'central engine' powering a solar flare
In a study published in Nature Astronomy, an international team of researchers has presented a new, detailed look inside the "central engine" of a large solar flare accompanied by a...
New approach refines the Hubble's constant and age of universe
Using known distances of 50 galaxies from Earth to refine calculations in Hubble's constant, astronomers estimates the age of the universe at 12.6 billion years.
South Korea spy chief nominee denies offering billions to North
South Korea's spy chief nominee denied he signed a secret agreement with North Korea in 2000.
A black hole circling a wormhole would emit weird gravitational waves
Gravitational wave detectors have already spotted mysterious black holes. But something even stranger might be next: wormholes. A black hole spiraling into a wormhole would create an odd pattern of ripples in spacetime...
New approach refines the Hubble's constant and age of universe
Using known distances of 50 galaxies from Earth to refine calculations in Hubble's constant, a research team led by a University of Oregon astronomer estimates the age of the universe...
Launch of the world's first soft X-ray satellite with 'Lobster-Eye' imaging technology
The 'Lobster-Eye X-ray Satellite' was successfully launched on July 25 into orbit from the Taiyuan Launch Center, with the first signal received, riding the Long March 4B lift rocket. The Lobster-Eye X-ray Satellite...
Researchers develop a method for predicting unprecedented events
A black swan event is a highly unlikely but massively consequential incident, such as the 2008 global recession and the loss of one-third of the world’s saiga antelope in a...
Watch: Mercedes Javid, Reza Farahan clash over abortion remark
Mercedes Javid and Reza Farahan clashed during the "Shahs of Sunset" Season 8 reunion while revisiting Farahan's "disgusting" remarks to Javid.
ExoMars finds new gas signatures in the martian atmosphere
ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has spotted new gas signatures at Mars. These unlock new secrets about the martian atmosphere, and will enable a more accurate determination of whether there...
The moons of Uranus are fascinating enough on their own that we should send a flagship mission out there
What's the most interesting fact you know about Uranus? The fact that its rotational axis is completely out of line with every other planet in the solar system? Or that...
Two new high-redshift red quasars discovered
Using the Subaru Telescope, astronomers have identified two new dust-reddened (red) quasars at high redshifts. The finding, detailed in a paper published July 16 on the arXiv pre-print server, could...
NASA's Ingenuity--the First Ever Off-World Helicopter--Is Set for a 'Wright Brothers Moment' on Mars
Launching with the Perseverance rover, this technology demonstration could lead to revolutionary new capabilities in interplanetary exploration -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
California desperate for signs of turnaround after stunning coronavirus setbacks
After weeks of stunning setbacks in the pandemic, California is desperate for signs of a turnabout.
Houston Dash beat Chicago Red Stars in NWSL Challenge Cup final
The Houston Dash used goals from a penalty kick and stoppage time to shut out the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League final in Herriman, Utah.
Giants release kicker Aldrick Rosas after summer arrest
The New York Giants have released kicker Aldrick Rosas after he was arrested earlier this summer and charged with three misdemeanors.
Watch: Netflix announces 'The Kissing Booth 3' for 2021
Netflix has announced that a third "Kissing Booth" film will be released in 2021.
ExoMars finds new gas signatures in the martian atmosphere
ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has spotted new gas signatures at Mars. These unlock new secrets about the martian atmosphere, and will enable a more accurate determination of whether there...
After intense testing, Mars helicopter Ingenuity ready to fly
After years of making design tweaks and conducting dozens of flight tests, engineers are confident that Ingenuity is ready to make history.
Texas firm develops adaptable satellites with fast software upgrades
The U.S. Air Force and a private technology company in Texas started to develop new satellites this summer that are capable of quick software changes in orbit to respond to...
'Enter the Dragon,' 'Elm Street' actor John Saxon dead at 83
"Enter the Dragon" and "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise star John Saxon has died of pneumonia in Tennessee, his wife Gloria said.
Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet
The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday.
A Growing Market at Gravity's Edge
Video Length: 4:27The commercialization of low-Earth orbit is enabling a new market in space, while aiding NASA in its mission of exploration and discovery. Read this story Video Links: A Growing Market at Gravity’s...
On This Day, July 25: Puerto becomes self-governing
On July 25, 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing U.S. commonwealth.
Ground system for NASA's Roman Space Telescope completes major review
When it launches in the mid-2020s, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will create enormous panoramic pictures of space in unprecedented detail. The mission's wide field of view will enable...
Watch: PSG star Kylian Mbappe suffers ankle injury in French Cup final
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle injury in the first half of his club's 1-0 French Cup final win over Saint-Etienne.
Michigan State's entire football team in 14-day quarantine after positive tests
The entire Michigan State football team will quarantine or self-isolate for 14 days after more positive coronavirus tests.
What to stream this weekend: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,' 'Kissing Booth 2'
The Season 5 finale of VH1's "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and Netflix's "The Kissing Booth 2" are just some of the entertainment options available this weekend as viewers stay...