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Northrop Grumman completes B-2 bomber maintenance
Ryan MaassPALMDALE, Calif., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman announced it has completed its maintenance contract for the U.S. Air Force's fleet of B-2 stealth bombers.
Jon Stewart brings Donald Trump mimic to 'The Late Show'
Tharadjyne OrismaNEW YORK, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Jon Stewart continues his campaign for the authorization of the Zadroga Renewal Act with another Donald Trump imitation.
Coppola: George Lucas got 'sucked' into mainstream with 'Star Wars'
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- George Lucas may have lost his way as an exploratory director because of his 'Star Wars' sequels, says director Francis Coppola.
A Nobel for Neutrinos: Super-Kamiokande
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics was shared by Arthur B. McDonald, from the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, and Takaaki Kajita, from the Super-Kamiokande collaboration, for discovering neutrino oscillations that show...
Sun-Watching Observatory Celebrates 20 Stellar Years in Space (Video)
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), a joint effort of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), launched into solar orbit on Dec. 2, 1995, to study the sun and...
Alternative stellar lifestyle: Common, curious, solved at last
Half of all stars are in binaries -- pairs of stars that orbit each other. Half of binary stars orbit so close that gravitational interaction significantly affects their evolution and...
Selena Gomez bites back at lip-sync accusers on Instagram
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Selena Gomez defended herself on Instagram Tuesday after critics accused her of lip-syncing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Robot arm simulates close approach of ESA's asteroid mission
The final approach to an asteroid has been practised for ESA's proposed Asteroid Impact Mission using a real spacecraft camera mounted on a robot arm.
Sunken Treasure Ship Worth Billions Possibly Found After 300 Years
The Colombian government announced the discovery of a treasure ship sunk in battle 307 years ago. The onboard treasure in gold, silver and emeralds is thought to be worth between...
Justin Chatwin, Megan Ketch to star in CBS' 'American Gothic'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Justin Chatwin and Megan Ketch have joined the cast of CBS' "American Gothic."
Titan helps researchers explore explosive star scenarios
Scientists used the Titan supercomputer to complete a three-dimensional, high-resolution investigation of the thermonuclear burning a double-detonation white dwarf undergoes before explosion. The study expands upon the team's initial 3-D...
Abigail Breslin to star in ABC's 'Dirty Dancing' remake
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- "Scream Queens" star Abigail Breslin will play Baby, a role originated by Jennifer Grey, in a TV remake of "Dirty Dancing" for ABC.
Palm Springs Film Festival honors Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender
Marilyn MalaraPALM SPRINGS, Calif., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender have been added to the list of honorees at this year's Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Kourtney Kardashian launches website and app
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Kourtney Kardashian launched her own website and app this week, telling fans her site will focus on motherhood, interior design and her other...
Vulcanair selects TASE500 imaging system for Chilean Navy aircraft
Ryan MaassCHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Vulcanair Aircraft selected UTC Aerospace System's TASE500 HD imaging system to support the Chilean Navy's search and rescue programs.
Iggy Azalea extends olive branch to Erykah Badu, feud ends
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Iggy Azalea has reached out to Erykah Badu after the singer issued an apology to Azalea for dissing her while hosting the 2015...
Amir Aczel, Author of Scientific Cliffhanger, Dies at 65
Amir Aczel sought out scientific topics with a colorful narrative behind them, including “Fermat’s Last Theorem,” a mathematical mystery published in 1996.
Tiffany Thornton remembers late husband Chris Carney
Annie MartinHOT SPRINGS, Ark., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- "Sonny with a Chance" actress Tiffany Thornton broke her silence on husband Chris Carney's death, remembering the MTV star as a devout...
The most unusual celebrity baby names
Veronica LinaresWASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- From Atlas to Saint, here a some of the weirdest names celebs chose for their kids this year.
China's Latest 'Airpocalypse' Seen from Space
Northeastern China is covered in hazy pollution clouds, according to satellite images taken by NASA, which have created health hazards for many Chinese citizens.
11-year-old soccer prodigy 'juggles almost anything with his feet'
Ben HooperWASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- An 11-year-old soccer prodigy shared a video online showing how he uses his feet to juggle "almost anything," including an egg and an Xbox...
Predicted penta-graphene falls flat
New simulations suggest it may be impossible to ever synthesise the pentagonal form of graphene
First light from Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC) instrument onboard ASTROSAT
ASTROSAT is India's first dedicated science space mission which was launched on 28 September 2015. The Large Area X-ray Propositional Counter (LAXPC), designed and developed at TIFR, Mumbai, is one...
Launch positions
Human spaceflight and operations image of the week: ESA astronaut Tim Peake tries out his pressure suit and seat for 15 December launch
Super Spiral Galaxies Amaze Astronomers
A new breed of giants raises questions about how the biggest galaxies arise -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Space rocket dismantled for removal
A section of a space rocket which was found off the Isles of Scilly is dismantled for disposal, its owners confirm.
Fireballs in Nova Scotia skies were Atlas V rocket breaking up on reentry
If you happened to be looking up at southern skies in Nova Scotia on Sunday night, you may have seen two fireballs resembling meteors — but they weren't.
Meet Tayna, the Faintest Ancient Galaxy Ever Found
A newly discovered early galaxy is the faintest ever found, and it's giving researchers a rare look into how ancient galaxies evolved.