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Earth from Space
ESA’s Sentinel-3 Mission Manager Susanne Mecklenburg and Mission Scientist Craig Donlon join the show to tell us more about the Sentinel-3A satellite and its mission
Swirling Magnetic Sun Mesmerizes in NASA Animation
A combination of computer modeling and solar imagery visualize the sun's magnetic structure, offering a peek at the intense and dramatic activity that keeps the star's engine running.
NASA software to help avoid weather-related travel delays in the sky
More than 75,000 ticketholders will fill Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for Super Bowl 50, but more than one million people are expected to take part in activities nearby....
NFL notebook: Marshawn Lynch ponders retirement
The Sports Xchange Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch may be getting closer to announcing his retirement.
Edgar D. Mitchell, Sixth Moonwalking Astronaut, Dies at 85
Commander Mitchell, a member of NASA’s first lunar mission devoted exclusively to scientific research, Apollo 14, spent just over nine hours on the moon on two moonwalks.
Radar reveals the hidden secrets of wombat warrens
For the first time ever, researchers have been able to non-invasively study the inner workings of wombat warrens, with a little help from ground-penetrating radar.
'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Empire,' 'black-ish' win top honors at the NAACP Image Awards
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- "Straight Outta Compton" was named Best Picture, and its star O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Best Supporting Actor in a Film, at the 47th annual...
Send Humans to Mars Orbit, Not the Surface (Op-Ed)
If the United States shifts priorities from landing on Mars to orbiting it, the mission can start with a single component ready to launch.
See Blue Origin Landing From the Rocket's Point of View
Rocket launches are fun to watch, and as private spaceflight companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX have shown recently, so are rocket landings.
NASA Weighing Dual Launches of Europa Flyby Probe and Lander
Faced with a mandate to add a lander to a planned flyby mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, NASA is considering launching the two spacecraft separately.
EPA: Traces of contaminant found in 3 Colorado water systems
DENVER (AP) -- Traces of widely used and potentially harmful chemicals have shown up in three drinking water systems in Colorado, prompting officials...
Notebook: The Sheltering Campus: Why College Is Not Home
Universities have given in to the implicit notion that they should be a haven. But are they hindering their students’ development?
Milestone Anniversary at World's Largest Cyclotron
TRIUMF will commemorate the 40th anniversary of commissioning of the world's largest cyclotron on Tuesday, February 9. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, and Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to...
Hawking Wants to Power Earth With Mini Black Holes: Crazy or Legit?
In a recent lecture, famed physicist Stephen Hawking has proposed using radiation emitted from mini black holes to power the Earth.
How and When to See the Brightest Planets in February's Night Sky
Planet watching in February will be a slow build — not much at first, but patient skywatchers can end the night with glimpses of five bright planets in the sky.
'Cannibalism' Between Stars
tars are born inside a rotating cloud of interstellar gas and dust, which contracts to stellar densities thanks to its own gravity. Before finding itself on the star, however, most...
'Cosmonauts' Documentary Shows How Russia 'Won the Space Race'
Fifty-five years after Yuri Gagarin became the first human to launch into space, a documentary about the Soviet space program seeks to reveal how Russia actually "won the space race."
Saturn V vs. SLS - Both Old Tech | Video
The congressionally-mandated Space Launch System, currently in development, is built upon legacy technology. This NASA video compares the giant of Apollo to the Shuttle-derived ‘new’ SLS.
Netflix's 'Orange Is The New Black' renewed for three additional seasons
Marilyn MalaraBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Netflix original series "Orange Is The New Black" has been renewed for three additional seasons following the upcoming fourth, the company announced...
Pilot captures fireball in the sky on plane-mounted camera
Ben HooperNEW YORK, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A small plane pilot strapped a GoPro to the outside of his aircraft and captured footage while flying over New York of a...
New jet biofuel installation opens the door for a greener airline industry
The EU ITAKA project has provided a pioneering jet biofuel that will be used at Oslo's principal international airport, a first for commercial aviation.
How friendly is Enceladus' ocean to life?
How acidic is the ocean on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus? It's a fundamental question to understanding if this geyser-spouting moon could support life.
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Black Hole Fires 'Death Star' Ray
A cosmic fender-bender births a new galaxy, and the Curiosity Mars rover takes an elaborate selfie.
Rare 5 planet line-up best viewed this week
The next few days present your best chance to catch a rare view of five planets lined up in a row across the sky.
Country star Vince Gill inducted into Guitar Center's RockWalk
Shawn PriceHOLLYWOOD, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Country music star Vince Gill was inducted into Guitar Center's RockWalk Thursday.
Colours of Sweden
Earth observation image of the week: a Sentinel-1A image of the Siljan crater, also featured on the Earth from Space video programme
Tampa Bay Rays LHP Drew Smyly wins arbitration case
The Sports Xchange Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Drew Smyly won his arbitration case on Thursday and will make $3.75 million in 2016.
The Moon or Mars? NASA Must Pick 1 Goal for Astronauts, Experts Tell Congress
NASA can't afford to put humans on Mars while also pursuing missions to put astronauts back on the moon, a panel of experts told Congress.