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South Korea arrested eight suspects for North Korea spying
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, July 1 (UPI) -- South Korea's military counterintelligence agency arrested a total of eight civilians suspected of passing military secrets to North Korea.
It's unanimous: Warriors star Stephen Curry named NBA MVP
The Sports Xchange Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named NBA Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award's 61-year history.
Look Up! Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight, with Slooh Webcast
The Lyrid meteor shower will peak overnight tonight (April 22), and you can watch and learn about this annual event during a free webcast from the Slooh Community Observatory. The...
Cassini finds needle in a haystack investigating interstellar dust around Saturn
Alien dust provides evidence for solar system passing through giant interstellar cloud
NASA sees Fantala's eye wide open north of Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fantala continued to spin northeast of Madagascar when NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean on April 20.
Jacob deGrom: New York Mets pitcher to rejoin team
The Sports Xchange Jacob deGrom passed the test of a simulated game in Florida and is likely to rejoin the starting rotation of the New York Mets this weekend.
Obamas to dine with Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, Kate Middleton on UK trip
Annie MartinLONDON, April 18 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will dine with Prince William and Kate Middleton at Kensington Palace on Friday.
Denver Broncos' Von Miller, New York Jets' Muhammed Wilkerson not at team workouts
The Sports Xchange Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller and New York Jets defensive end Muhammed Wilkerson are skipping the start of voluntary team workouts.
UPI Spotlight: J.J. Abram: Not everyone was convinced Jennifer Garner was 'hot enough' for 'Alias'
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, April 18 (UPI) -- Filmmaker J.J. Abrams says not everyone was convinced Jennifer Garner was "hot enough" to star in his TV spy thriller "Alias."
Symposium envisions golden age of space travel
A symposium on space this past week was abuzz with talk of a new golden age of space travel.
Erasmo Ramirez excels as Tampa Bay Rays knock off Chicago White Sox
By Greg Auman, The Sports Xchange ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The schedule didn't require the Tampa Bay Rays to use a fifth starter much in the first month of the...
Netflix rolls out high tech HDR content but barely anyone is watching
Netflix is now rolling out what many are calling the next technological wonder: high dynamic range or HDR video. HDR creates a more vibrant, realistic picture, but many won't see...
Hurricane forecast pioneer Bill Gray dead at age 86
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- Bill Gray, a pioneer in hurricane forecasting, died Saturday in Fort Collins, according to his longtime assistant. He...
VIDEO: Space station gets inflatable extension
An experimental inflatable module has been attached to the International Space Station remotely by a Nasa ground control team.
Trilobites: The Water in Your Glass Might Be Older Than the Sun
The same liquid we drink and that fills the oceans may be millions of years older than the solar system itself.
Ryan Braun powers Milwaukee Brewers past Pittsburgh Pirates
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- Even when his team led 3-0, Ryan Braun knew that might be enough. So the slugger did something about it.
Stephen Hawking on ‘Starshot’ Project
The renowned physicist spoke of transcending humanity’s limitations through advanced technology, using robot spacecraft to reach the nearest star system.
A ‘Big Science Guy’ Named Obama Hosts Young Innovators One Last Time
The president will host his final White House Science fair on Wednesday to emphasize the importance science, technology, engineering and math.
Watch the Moon and Jupiter Pair Off Sunday Night
If your sky is clear early on Sunday evening, be sure to look up to the southeast about an hour or so after sundown for a stunning cosmic duet.
New York Mets offense comes alive in win over Cleveland Indians
By Jim Ingraham, The Sports Xchange CLEVELAND -- The New York Mets' dormant offense finally came to life Friday night, and they needed every run.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirms $50M for physics think-tank in Waterloo, Ont.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed today a budget announcement of $50 million in continued federal funding for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ont.
Forget the Enterprise — starships of the future will be small: Bob McDonald
Space exploration in the future will be done by tiny spacecraft, not giant ships like the Enterprise.
Huge Physics Gathering Kicks Off This Weekend, Will Showcase Space
One of the world's largest physics meetings kicks off in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 16. Talks at the meeting will cover astro-, particle and gravitational physics.
No Breakthrough Yet: Stephen Hawking's Interstellar 'Starshot' Faces Challenges
Here are the biggest challenges Stephen Hawking and others on the Breakthrough Starshot team will have to overcome to make interstellar spaceflight a reality.
Virtual Reality Comes to Spaceflight: Rocket Tours and Walks on Mars
At the Space Symposium there were virtual reality tours of rocket launches and even the surface of Mars — VR is becoming a commonly used tool for spaceflight companies and...
The Best Time to See Mercury in 2016 Is Now
For the next two weeks, we will have our best view of Mercury for 2016. For observers in the Northern Hemisphere, Mercury is at its best in April and May...
Obama to Shine Light on Unsung Hero of Astronomy
In his final DNews segment, President Obama will highlight Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose insights helped devise a cosmic yardstick for measuring the universe.
Europa's Deforming Ice Is a Surprising Heat Generator
Laboratory test on ice compression has revealed that Jupiter's icy moon's crust could generate a surprising amount of heat, opening a new window into understanding the moon's potentially life-giving ocean.