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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry bomb sparks win over Utah Jazz
By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange OAKLAND, Calif. -- Bo Jackson was known for his versatility in a brilliant sports career.
Louis C.K. likens Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, 'SNL' airs 'Racists for Trump' video
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, March 6 (UPI) -- Louis C.K. has penned a lengthy essay comparing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to dictator Adolf Hitler.
LAPD testing knife found on O.J. Simpson's L.A. property; construction owner suspects hoax
Ed Adamczyk and Doug G. WareLOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- The LAPD is investigating a rusted knife that was supposedly found during the 1990s on the site where O.J....
Bee brains as never seen before
Detailed exploration of tiny insect brains has become much easier using new methods for imaging and 3D image reconstruction. The researchers used this X-ray imaging to produce hundreds of image...
What Is a Solar Eclipse?
Solar eclipses are some of nature's most dramatic celestial performances. They occur when the Earth, moon and sun are aligned in the same plane and the moon passes between the...
Space Simulation Crew Hits Halfway Mark Til August Re-Entry
The six crew members of the fourth Hawaiʻi Space Exploration Analog and Simulation, or HI-SEAS, have spent more than six months of their 12-month mission in a solar-powered dome on...
Boeing's self-cleaning lavatory zaps germs with UV light
It could be the cleanest bathroom in the sky, and you'd hardly have to touch a thing
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski spark dating rumors
Annie MartinPASADENA, Calif., March 4 (UPI) -- Amanda Seyfried and "The Newsroom" actor Thomas Sadoski got close on the set of "The Last Word" following the actress' split from Justin...
DARPA Funds New X-Plane With Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System | Animation
Aurora Flight Science's 'LightningStrike' experimental plane features will include: Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL), hover and high-speed ford-flight and will be powered by distributed hybrid-electric propulsion ducted fans.
Aurora shooter James Holmes transferred out of Colorado prison
Ed AdamczykCANON CITY , Colo., March 4 (UPI) -- James Holmes, convicted of killing 24 people in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater, has been transferred to another prison after he...
Ginger Zee paired with Val Chmerkovskiy; Marla Maples rumored to compete on 'DWTS 22'
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- "Good Morning America" has confirmed rumors that its meteorologist Ginger Zee is to compete on Season 22 of "Dancing with the Stars."
Star Trek's vision becomes reality
"Beam me up, Scotty" - even if Captain Kirk supposedly never said this exact phrase, it remains a popular catch-phrase to this day. Whenever the chief commander of the television...
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Scott Kelly Returns to Earth
Two of Saturn’s moons take a family photo, and satellites spot the rumblings of a massive volcano.
Nintendo Direct: 'Paper Mario: Color Splash,' 'Star Fox Guard' announced
Wade SheridanKYOTO, Japan, March 4 (UPI) -- During its Nintendo Direct presentation Thursday, Nintendo announced a number of new titles including "Paper Mario: Color Splash" and "Star Fox Guard."
No Man's Land: Where on Mars Should Astronauts Go?
Inside the first meeting of the committee to colonize the Red Planet -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Versatile instrument to scout for Kuiper Belt objects
At the Palomar Observatory near San Diego, astronomers are busy tinkering with a high-tech instrument that could discover a variety of objects both far from Earth and closer to home.
Encapsulating ExoMars
With less than two weeks until the launch of ExoMars 2016, preparations are proceeding well and the spacecraft composite has now been encapsulated within the launcher fairing at the Baikonur...
Emirates completes world's longest direct flight
Shawn PriceAUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 4 (UPI) -- Emirates completed the world's longest direct commercial flight, when one of its planes flew from Dubai to Auckland.
Miami Marlins RHP Carter Capps to visit Dr. Andrews
The Sports Xchange Miami Marlins right-hander Carter Capps will visit Dr. James Andrews to investigate the cause of ongoing issues with the elbow in his throwing arm.
Arizona rallies in final minutes, shocks Cal
By Jack Magruder, The Sports Xchange TUCSON, Ariz. -- Arizona guard Gabe York did not get much of a chance to test his shot in the first half Thursday.
Cloudy Problems: Today's Clouds Might Not Be the Same as Pre-Industrial Ones
Clouds are notoriously hard to simulate in computer programs that model climate. A new study in the Proceedings on the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition suggests why -- either...
New photos show 'magic island' on Saturn's moon
Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- New images captured by the Cassini probe showcase the shifting shape of a geological feature on Saturn's moon known informally as 'magic island.'
Rod Roddenberry is executive producing new 'Star Trek' series
Karen ButlerSTUDIO CITY, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- Roddenberry Entertainment President Rod Roddenberry is serving as executive producer on the new "Star Trek" television series.
(Rain)cloud computing: Researchers work to improve how we predict climate change
Rao Kotamarthi and Jiali Wang spend their days looking at a future Earth.
Yearlong spaceman plunges into pool: 'Man, that feels good'
NASA's yearlong spaceman Scott Kelly took a long-anticipated plunge Thursday, jumping into his backyard pool, astronaut outfit and all.
'Star Trek' 50th Anniversary Inspires New Toys, Figures and More
"Star Trek" turns 50 this year, which means fans can count on lots of new merchandise hitting the shelves.
Israeli Air Force deploying 'David's Sling' missile defense system
Richard TomkinsJERUSALEM, March 3 (UPI) -- The David's Sling missile defense system is being delivered to the Israel Air Force ahead of the system's full deployment.
[Editorial] #IAmAResearchParasite
In the midst of steady progress in policies for data sharing, a recent editorial expressed a contrarian view.* The authors described the concern of some scientists about the rise of...