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Akatsuki space mission reaches Venus after five-year detour
Spacecraft "is in good health", says Japanese space agency
What kinds of stars form rocky planets?
As astronomers continue to find more and more planets around stars beyond our own Sun, they are trying to discover patterns and features that indicate what types of planets are...
SpaceX to Make Attempt at Land-Based Rocket Landing
SpaceX recently announced that they will make an attempt to land a launched rocket on a land-based pad instead of one in the ocean. NASA has confirmed this attempt will...
Islamic State executes alleged Russian spy in video, threatens 'dog' Putin
Andrew V. PestanoMOSCOW, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Islamic State is claiming to have beheaded an alleged Russian spy in an execution video.
Study shows printing eyes on objects can reduce littering
Daniel UriaNEWCASTLE, England, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- English researchers discovered that objects with "watching eyes" printed on them can help discourage littering.
Celebrity co-stars who didn't get along
Michelle HillWASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Alex Pettyfer and Channing Tatum are not the only co-stars who were not so friendly once the cameras stopped rolling.
CT and 3-D printing aid surgical separation of conjoined twins
A combination of detailed CT imaging and 3-D printing technology has been used for the first time in the surgical planning for separation of conjoined twins, according to a new...
Image: Rover versus rocks
An array of strange, sharp-edged rocks appeared suddenly on a sandy beach near ESA's technical centre as part of an ambitious test of robotic rover technology.
Clinton campaign heads to Florida
Ann Marie AwadTAMPA, Fla., Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Hillary Clinton's campaign heads to Florida, beginning with a private event closed to the media.
Yolanda Foster, David Foster file for divorce
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- 'Real Housewives' star Yolanda Foster and her husband, Grammy award-winning music producer David Foster, are getting divorced
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Human spaceflight an operations image of the week: Testing pressure suits for Principia launch in two weeks
Are you a doctor with the right stuff?
ESA is looking for a medical doctor to live for a year in Antarctica at the French–Italian Concordia research station. Your job is to run experiments in the Antarctic wilderness...
UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
By United Press International On Dec. 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate voted 65 to 22 to condemn Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis., for conduct unbecoming a senator.
NASA satellites see contaminated water flowing into Atlantic
Brooks HaysBENTO RODRIGUES, Brazil, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Last month, NASA's Landsat 8 satellite snapped a picture of tainted water flowing down Brazil's Rio Doce (Sweet River) into the Atlantic...
Exiled exoplanet likely kicked out of star's neighborhood
The Gemini Planet Imager and the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed details of an unusual exoplanet and its star that suggest the planetary system underwent a violent episode in its...
Hubble details exoplanet exiled to the outer limits of its solar system
Brooks HaysBERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- New research by an international team of astronomers suggests a misunderstood exoplanet was likely expelled from its inner orbit.
Reports: Russian Su-34 fighters now carrying air-to-air missiles in Syria
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Russian media reported the Russian military is equipping Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers with air-to-air missiles for combat missions in Syria.
Tom Hiddleston stars as Hank Williams in 'I Saw the Light' trailer
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Tom Hiddleston sings as late country star Hank Williams in a first "I Saw the Light" trailer co-starring Elizabeth Olsen as Audrey Sheppard...
Phytoplankton paved the way for complex life on Earth
Brooks HaysBRISTOL, England, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- It wasn't until phytoplankton colonized the ocean and filled it with oxygen that complex life began to evolve some 800 million years ago.
Gravity Waves Probe To Use Free-Floating Gold-Platinum Cubes | Video
Gravitational waves are tough to accurately measure in part because they warp detectors and their actor pints on Earth. ESA's Lisa Pathfinder mission will measure movement the precious metal cubes...
Tessa Thompson discusses preparation for 'Creed' role
Marilyn MalaraPHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Tessa Thompson's role as a determined singer and primary love-interest in 'Creed' involved intense hands-on preparation.
San Francisco 49ers' Alex Boone says referees 'sucked'
Alex ButlerSAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The bad breakup between Jim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers isn't the only thing that has the team dwindling to a 3-8...
Eva Longoria details friendship with Victoria Beckham
Annie MartinLONDON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Eva Longoria dished about her friendship with the "amazing" Victoria Beckham on "Loose Women" prior to attending the Global Gift Gala with the designer.
Cast of 'Seinfeld' surprise dying fan with birthday wishes
Wade SheridanNEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- "Seinfeld" super fan James Anthony Calder received a special surprise on his birthday when the cast wished him Happy Birthday in a...
Best Night Sky Events of December 2015 (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.
Reusable Rockets: Space Travel's 'Holy Grail' Almost Here
The private spaceflight companies Blue Origin and SpaceX have both made big strides toward developing fully and rapidly reusable rockets, which advocates say could open a new era of exploration...
Dog found in storm drain after going missing for over a year
Daniel UriaBETHESDA, Md., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A Maryland dog was rescued from a storm drain and taken to a shelter on Friday after having been reported missing since 2014.
Puerto Rico avoids default on $355 million debt payment
Fred LambertWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- During a Senate hearing, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. said Puerto Rico avoided default on a $355 million debt payment to creditors.