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Column: With 'Arrowsmith' (1925), a Nobel novelist foretold our mishandling of the coronavirus
A century ago, Sinclair Lewis predicted how America would botch the coronavirus crisis.
Researchers find younger age for Earth's moon
The moon formed a little later than previously assumed. When a Mars-sized protoplanet was destroyed in a collision with the young Earth, a new body was created from the debris...
Parker Solar Probe spies newly discovered comet NEOWISE
NASA's Parker Solar Probe was at the right place at the right time to capture a unique view of comet NEOWISE on July 5, 2020. Parker Solar Probe's position in...
Astronomers map massive structure beyond Laniakea Supercluster
For the past decade, an international team of astronomers, led in part by Brent Tully at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, has been mapping the distribution of galaxies...
Structure of the molecular cloud Orion A investigated in detail
Using a 3-D mapping technique, astronomers from Sweden and Germany have explored a nearby molecular cloud known as Orion A. The new study unveils more details about the structure and...
Mars is about to be invaded by robots from planet Earth
Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending unmanned spacecraft to...
Who’s ready to serve the lunar missions?
ESA has long-established plans to create a commercial lunar satellite network and now seeks expressions of interest from companies prepared to build and operate it.
Coronavirus: Escaping to space in lockdown
For those who have felt trapped by lockdown measures, the night sky could offer an escape.
Comet captured streaking across Stonehenge night sky
Comet Neowise has been spotted by stargazers across the UK as it heads past Earth.
Famous birthdays for July 13: Patrick Stewart, Harrison Ford
Actor Patrick Stewart turns 80 and actor Harrison Ford turns 78, among the famous birthdays for July 13.
Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis to keep names on back of jerseys
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are keeping their last names on the back of their jerseys for the NBA's 22-team restart in Orlando, Fla., opting against...
Scientists propose plan to determine if Planet Nine is a primordial black hole
Scientists have developed a new method to find black holes in the outer solar system, and along with it, determine once-and-for-all the true nature of the hypothesized Planet Nine.
Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan tests positive for coronavirus
Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya have tested positive for the coronavirus.
SpaceX delays launch of mini-satellites
SpaceX on Saturday delayed the launch of a rocket due to take 57 mini-satellites into space as part of plan to build an orbiting, global broadband internet system.
Famous birthdays for July 12: Michelle Rodriguez, Malala Yousafzai
Actor Michelle Rodriguez turns 42 and human rights activist Malala Yousafzai turns 23, among famous birthdays for July 12.
Watch: Sheriff shares videos of lake search for Naya Rivera
California's Ventura County Sheriff's Office shared video footage of the equipment being used to search for missing actress Naya Rivera.
Russian Defense Ministry reports interception of U.S. spy plane
Russia's news agency reported Saturday that Russian fighter jets intercepted a U.S. spy aircraft over the Sea of Japan this week.
Discover our new exoplanets collection
Discover our new exoplanets collection Ever wondered about the planets outside our Solar System? ESA missions such as Cheops will further our understanding of exoplanets! Discover this new collection featuring these...
The quest to find signs of ancient life on Mars
Mars may now be considered a barren, icy desert but did Earth's nearest neighbour once harbour life?
On This Day, July 11: Skylab falls to earth
On July 11, 1979, Skylab, the United States' first space station, fell to Earth after six years in orbit, scattering tons of debris across the Australian desert.
Dan Aykroyd still believes in ghosts in 'Hotel Paranormal'
"Ghostbusters" creator Dan Aykroyd narrates Travel Channel's series "Hotel Paranormal" about encounters with spirits in hotels. He says he still believes in ghosts himself.
Two bizarre brown dwarfs found with citizen scientists' help
With the help of citizen scientists, astronomers have discovered two highly unusual brown dwarfs, balls of gas that are not massive enough to power themselves the way stars do.
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Gets Balanced
The mission team performed a crucial weight-balancing test on the rover in preparation for this summer's history-making launch to the Red Planet.
How NASA's Perseverance Mars Team Has Adjusted to Work in the Time of Coronavirus
Like much of the rest of the world, the Mars rover team is pushing forward with its mission-critical work while putting the health and safety of their colleagues and community...
NASA Develops COVID-19 Prototype Ventilator in 37 Days
A high-pressure ventilator designed by the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for rapid production is being tested for use in medical centers.
NASA CubeSat Will Shine a Laser Light on the Moon's Darkest Craters
To support the next wave of human exploration, the Lunar Flashlight mission will look for potential ice hidden at the Moon's South Pole.
Spitzer Telescope Reveals the Precise Timing of a Black Hole Dance
The recently retired infrared observatory was the only telescope to spot a far-off flash of light that holds clues about the physical characteristics of these cosmic mysteries.
Asteroid 1998 OR2 to Safely Fly Past Earth This Week
The large near-Earth object is well known to astronomers and will get no closer than 3.9 million miles to our planet.