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NASA sees Ula go extra-tropical
NOAA's GOES-West satellite and NASA's RapidScat instrument provided a look at Tropical Cyclone Ula after it became extra-tropical north of New Zealand.
Sean Payton's future as clear as a bayou marsh
The Sports Xchange METAIRIE, La. -- On Black Monday, when NFL coaches and front-office executives come and go at an alarming rate, all was quiet for the New Orleans Saints.
British astronaut's first spacewalk set for Jan 15
Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, is poised to embark on his first spacewalk January 15, global space agencies announced Tuesday.
Astronomers find new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of distant stars
Researchers have found a new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of a star. For distant stars with planets orbiting them, this information is key in...
Michigan routs Florida in Citrus Bowl
The Sports Xchange ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two resurgent football teams met at the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on Friday, but only one showed up.
I Spy: Satellites Capture ABCs from Space (Photos)
Sometimes, looking at satellite images of planet Earth is a bit like playing hidden pictures.
NASA image: Reading the alphabet from space
NASA's Earth Observatory has tracked down images resembling all 26 letters of the English alphabet using only NASA satellite imagery and astronaut photography. In this image, the letter 'Y' is...
Idris Elba, David Oyelowo, James Nesbitt make Queen's New Year Honors list
Karen ButlerLONDON, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Actors Idris Elba, David Oyelowo and James Nesbitt have made Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honors list.
How strong is gravity on other planets?
Gravity is a fundamental force of physics, one which we Earthlings tend to take for granted. You can't really blame us. Having evolved over the course of billions of years...
Manned Orbiting Laboratory: Secrets of a US Military Space Station (Infographic)
Planned in the 1960s but never realized, the Gemini-based manned spy satellite was finally declassified in 2015.
Mars Orbiter Catches a Crater Full of Cracks
In a decidedly wintry-looking scene, frost-filled fractures fills a crater near the north pole of Mars -- as observed by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Frozen Fractals Crisscross Mars
Earth majestically rises over the moon’s dark side and the International Space Station spots a desert megacity.
Today is the last day for Roscosmos
Brooks HaysMOSCOW, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Russia's space-based ambitions aren't going anywhere, but Roscosmos, also known as the Federal Space Agency, will soon be no more.
Man builds 'Star Destroyer' model containing working PC
Daniel UriaWASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A computer modder constructed a fully operating gaming computer designed to look like a Star Destroyer ship from the {i:Star Wars} films.
Image: Hubble views two galaxies merging
This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the galaxy NGC 6052, located around 230 million light-years away in the...
Square Enix announces Final Fantasy IX for PC and smartphones
Wade SheridanTOKYO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Fans of {i:Final Fantasy} rejoiced Thursday as publisher Square-Enix announced that {i:Final Fantasy IX} is coming to PC and smartphones.
Watch: Six decades worth of space junk orbit Earth
Brooks HaysLONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A researcher created a map of all of Earth's traceable space debris, using data on the junk's location from space-track.org
Creator of 'Star Trek' fan film responds to CBS, Paramount lawsuit
Marilyn MalaraVALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- CBS and Paramount Pictures are suing the makers of a 'Star Trek' fan-film 'Axanar' for copyright infringement after the project raised $1 million...
Science we're excited to see in 2016
When it comes to incredible science, 2015 will be hard to top. Among a number of notable events, we got our first, thrilling look at Pluto, found evidence that liquid...
Best Night Sky Events of January 2016 (Stargazing Maps)
See what's up in the night sky for December 2015, including stargazing events and the moon's phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software.
Google presents mysterious New Year's Eve doodle featuring unhatched egg
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Google, through its final Doodle of 2015, is not revealing what 2016 will hatch until the time is right.
Time Warps and Black Holes: The Past, Present & Future of Space-Time
The discovery that space and time combine to make a single continuum has permitted numerous breakthroughs in physics. Will scientists ever understand it at the small-scale levels?
Direct Imaging: The Next Big Step in the Hunt for Exoplanets
The relatively young technique of direct imaging could help find other Earths, and even life beyond the solar system.
Spinning Fire Under the Milky Way Makes an Awesome Photo
This unique method of photography is called steel wool spinning. This image was taken by Nimit Nigam from Kaza, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India on Sept. 17, 2015.
The top science stories of 2015: Bob McDonald
Bob McDonald compiles the most significant science stories that he covered this past year on CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks.
Islamic State claims responsibility for murder of Russian intelligence officer
Ed AdamczykDERBENT , Russia, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a shooting in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan that killed a Russian intelligence officer.
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx reminisces before band's final show
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- As Motley Crue prepared for their final show in Los Angeles, band member NIkki Sixx reminisced on the rock group's 34-year career.
Man charged with Houston mosque fire was a member
Shawn PriceHOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The man charged with arson in the burning of a Houston mosque on Christmas was a member of the mosque.