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Syncing NASA laser, ESA radar for a new look at sea ice
With a small nudge to a satellite's orbit, scientists will soon have simultaneous laser and radar measurements of ice, providing new insights into Earth's frozen regions. On July 16, the...
Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk
Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the International Space Station on Thursday, replacing six more outdated batteries with powerful new ones.
Space Force selects 2,410 volunteers for reassignment from Air Force
The Space Force announced Thursday that it has selected 2,410 active-duty airmen -- from a pool of 8,500 who volunteered -- for transfer into the military's newest branch, beginning Sept....
A population of asteroids of interstellar origin inhabits the Solar System
A study conducted by scientists at São Paulo State University's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences (IGCE-UNESP) in Rio Claro, Brazil, has identified 19 asteroids of interstellar origin classified as...
Closest ever pictures of the sun reveal 'campfires' near surface
The European Space Agency and NASA's joint Solar Orbitor mission revealed Thursday the closest pictures ever of the sun, which includes the unexpected finding of miniature solar flares near the...
Look: Twice unveils cover for third Japanese album
K-pop stars Twice shared a cover and other promo art for their forthcoming Japanese album, "#TWICE3."
EU tightens border restrictions, extends ban on U.S. travelers
The European Union on Thursday placed further restrictions at its borders on foreign travelers and extended its ban on Americans.
'The Devil All the Time,' starring Tom Holland, coming to Netflix in September
"The Devil All the Time," starring Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough and Robert Pattinson, will premiere Sept. 16 on Netflix.
Watch: 'Howard': Disney celebrates lyricist Howard Ashman in new film
Disney has announced that documentary film "Howard," which explores the life of late lyricist Howard Ashman, is coming to Disney+ on Aug. 7.
In a first, astronomers watch a black hole's corona disappear, then reappear
It seems the universe has an odd sense of humor. While a crown-encrusted virus has run roughshod over the world, another entirely different corona about 100 million light years from...
How galaxies die: New insights into the quenching of star formation
Astronomers studying galaxy evolution have long struggled to understand what causes star formation to shut down in massive galaxies. Although many theories have been proposed to explain this process, known...
New insights into the origins of our universe
New data released today by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) in Chile indicate our universe is around 13.8 billion years old, matching the measurements made by the Planck satellite in...
In a first, astronomers watch a black hole's corona disappear, then reappear
It seems the universe has an odd sense of humor. While a crown-encrusted virus has run roughshod over the world, another entirely different corona about 100 million light years from...
Space station motors make a robotic prosthetic leg more comfortable, extend battery life
A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs.
Solar Orbiter's first images reveal 'campfires' on the Sun
The first images from Solar Orbiter, a new Sun-observing mission by ESA and NASA, have revealed omnipresent miniature solar flares, dubbed 'campfires', near the surface of our closest star.
Galyn Gorg, 'Robocop 2' and 'Fresh Prince' star dead at 55
Galyn Gorg, an actress who is best known for starring in "Robocop 2" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," has died at the age of 55.
Astronauts conclude third spacewalk on historic SpaceX mission
NASA's latest spacewalk at the International Space Station concluded on Thursday with two astronauts replacing more aging batteries.
Comet NEOWISE Seen in an Aurora-Filled Sky
Comet NEOWISE is visible in an aurora-filled sky in this photo by Aurorasaurus Ambassador Donna Lach. The photo was taken early on July 14, 2020, in western Manitoba, Canada. The...
Comet NEOWISE Seen in an Aurora-Filled Sky
Eyebrow: Citizen Science NewsBody: Comet NEOWISE is visible in an aurora-filled sky in this photo by Aurorasaurus Ambassador Donna Lach. The photo was taken early on July 14, 2020, in western Manitoba,...
WWE announces new installment of Undertaker docuseries
WWE announced on Thursday that a new installment of its docuseries, "Undertaker: The Last Ride," will be given a new installment on Sunday, titled "Tales from the Deadman."
How galaxies die: New insights into the quenching of star formation
Astronomers studying galaxy evolution have long struggled to understand what causes star formation to shut down in massive galaxies. Although many theories have been proposed to explain this process, known...
Michelle Obama's Spotify podcast to explore 'big ideas,' relationships
Former first lady Michelle Obama shared more details about "The Michelle Obama Podcast" ahead of its July 29 premiere on Spotify.
South Korea to expand investigations into defector rights groups
South Korea is to expand investigations into North Korea defector-led human rights groups.
How to See Comet NEOWISE
Portal origin URL: How to See Comet NEOWISEPortal origin nid: 462743Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 11:53Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: How to See Comet NEOWISEPortal image: Comet NEOWISE - Credit: Bill...
Watch: Sabrina Carpenter forms dance team in Netflix film 'Work It'
"Work It," a dance comedy starring Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy and Jordan Fisher, will premiere Aug. 7 on Netflix.
Close-ups of the sun
Only a few months after its launch, ESA's Solar Orbiter has captured images of the sun from a previously unattainable distance. Among other things, these images reveal structures in the sun's atmosphere that...
New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age
From a mountain high in Chile’s Atacama Desert, astronomers with the National Science Foundation’s Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) have taken a fresh look at the oldest light in the universe....
Space station motors make a robotic prosthetic leg more comfortable, extend battery life
A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs. The key is the use of new small...