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NASA Selects Proposals to Build Better Solar Technologies for Deep Space Missions
NASA's Game Changing Development (GCD) program has selected four proposals to develop solar array technologies that will aid spacecraft in exploring destinations well beyond low-Earth orbit, including Mars.
Waterproof or shatterproof? Smartphones put to the test
Just how durable are Samsung's new Galaxy S7 phones? Here's how they measure up to the iPhone
What's eating at Pluto?
Far in the western hemisphere, scientists on NASA's New Horizons mission have discovered what looks like a giant "bite mark" on Pluto's surface. They suspect it may be caused by...
New Mexico police apprehend Lionel Clah, second of two escaped inmates
Eric DuVallALBUQUERQUE, March 12 (UPI) -- Authorities in New Mexico apprehended the second of two violent convicts who escaped a prison transport on Wednesday, police said.
10 Years at Mars: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's Best Images [Slide Show]
NASA’s most prolific interplanetary mission reaches a new milestone in Martian exploration -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Mike Colter reveals 'Luke Cage' premiere date
Annie MartinNEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- "Jessica Jones" star Mike Colter revealed "Luke Cage" will debut on Netflix in September at the "Daredevil" Season 2 premiere.
Red But Not Dead - ExoMars Orbiter To Look For Water And Life | Video
The European/Russian ExoMars mission carries the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS), which will examine the dark seasonal streaks on crater slopes that may be briny water, and the...
Wild Seal Pup Twins, The Solar Eclipse Seen From Space, And Other Amazing Images Of The Week
Science Plus, zoo animal selfies Notable and compelling science images from the week
Trilobites: Stealing a Clear Look at an Elusive Star
Astronomers released a new image of rare O-type stars visible only using telescopes sensitive to certain wavelengths.
ExoMars Spacecraft Roll Out to Launchpad for Monday's Liftoff (Photos)
The next robotic mission to Mars has rolled out to the launchpad ahead of its planned Monday (March 14) liftoff.
Mayor de Blasio visits Rockefeller for tour and biotech conference
In addition to serving as host for a life sciences roundtable, Rockefeller president Marc Tessier-Lavigne led mayor de Blasio on a tour of the campus, introduced him to members of...
Unpacking space radiation to control astronaut, earthbound cancer risk
Personalizing the assessment of cancer risk due to space radiation may let NASA pinpoint astronauts who could withstand higher doses, removing one barrier to a trip to Mars.
Mars Odyssey Mission Status
NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft performed its first trajectory correction maneuver this morning as it fired its thrusters to fine-tune its flight path for arrival at Mars in October.
NASA's Mars Global Surveyor Captures Dust Storms
Daily global maps, created with images from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, provide a moving picture of Martian weather during 1999-2000 similar to the familiar satellite weather maps we see...
New NASA Instruments to Study Air Pollution, Cyclones
NASA has selected two new Earth science investigations, including one from JPL, that will put instruments in orbit to track harmful air pollutants and study tropical cyclones.
Week's Best Space Pictures: A Pulsar's Technicolor Home
A massive galaxy cluster glitters, and new images highlight the sun's corona with dramatic color.
The Gravitational Wave Crests: Big Discoveries are Worth the Wait (Op-Ed)
The greatest discoveries require more than knowledge, they demand persistence.
Space station astronauts ham it up to inspire student scientists
On Thursday, March 10, 2016 astronauts on the International Space Station logged their 1,000th educational contact with the ground. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra answered questions posed by the North Dakota...
"Spring break for nerds": SXSW kicks off in Austin
South by Southwest Interactive festival features a "collision of technology and entertainment"
The European Solar Telescope, chosen as a strategic scientific installation for Europe
Today, March 10th, an official announcement was made about the updating of the ESFRI (Forum for a European Strategy in Research Inrastructures) route map at a meeting in Amsterdam. This...
The more we learn about Mercury, the weirder it seems
For such a tiny planet, Mercury is a pretty big puzzle for researchers. NASA's MESSENGER probe already has revealed that the planet is surprisingly rich in elements that easily evaporate...
New research shows that Collies can border on the impulsive
Border Collies are on average more impulsive than Labrador Retrievers, according to new research published today (Thursday 10th March 2016).
Hurdles in path of an African Einstein
A forum of researchers is pushing the continent’s science profile, but missing some important details.
Telescopes combine to push frontier on galaxy clusters
Galaxy clusters are enormous collections of hundreds or even thousands of galaxies and vast reservoirs of hot gas embedded in massive clouds of dark matter, invisible material that does not...
Star-forming ring spotted around distant supergiant star Kappa Ori
(Phys.org)—Astronomers have spotted a star-forming ring around a distant star Kappa Ori, located at the south-eastern corner of the constellation of Orion. The star, also known as Saiph, is a...
6 Early-Career NASA Scientists Gain a Top Presidential Award
NASA can claim six recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers this year — an award considered among the highest for early-career researchers.
Celestial Whiz Kids Named Pluto, Designed Alaska's State Flag
A celebration of Venetia Burney and Benny Benson, who named Pluto and designed Alaska's state flag at the ages of 11 and 13, respectively.
Spotting the Shadows of Jupiter’s Galilean Moons
On the evening of Jan. 7, 1610, Galileo Galilei turned his newly constructed telescope on the planet Jupiter, and was amazed to observe three tiny stars in a neat row...