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Launch of LISA Pathfinder probe heralds new era in search for gravitational waves
Concept mission will test whether a space-based gravitational-wave observatory is feasible
76ers' losing streak sets NBA record, reaches 27
By MoiseKapenda Bower, The Sports Xchange HOUSTON -- The Rockets needed 50 points from James Harden to stave off the winless Philadelphia 76ers, who lost their 27th consecutive game.
Scientists Link Moon’s Tilt and Earth’s Gold
Two planetary scientists believe that large objects passed the moon repeatedly over tens of millions of years and tipped its orbit, some hitting Earth and leaving precious metals behind.
Debris Found Off U.K. Coast Could Be From SpaceX Rocket
A chunk of metal found off the southwestern tip of England could be from a SpaceX rocket.
Putin, Hollande agree to share intelligence against Islamic State
Amy R. ConnollyMOSCOW, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Francois Hollande agreed Thursday to share intelligence information.
Best Small, Portable Telescopes for Travelers and City-Dwellers – 2015 Guide
Here are the best portable telescopes for the money. These grab-and-go scopes are ideal for travelers, city dwellers escaping light pollution, and anyone with limited storage space.
Best Hobbyist Telescopes for Serious Skywatchers (Assembly Required) – 2015 Guide
Here are the best hobbyist telescopes for the money, including Go-To scopes. From fully automatic to totally hand-driven, these fine instruments will reward you each night out.
Looking for Cosmic Superaccelerators
The Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina, an international large-scale experiment to study cosmic rays, will be continued until 2025 and extended to “AugerPrime”. The observatory will be upgraded with new...
German Chancellor Merkel welcomes ESA astronaut to her home region
German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst and ESA Director Thomas Reiter joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently in her home region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in the very northeast of Germany.
SDO sees a dark filament circle
A dark, almost circular filament broke away from the sun in a gauzy, feathery swirl, on Nov. 15, 2015, in this video from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. This filament eruption...
Hubble captures a galactic waltz
This curious galaxy—only known by the seemingly random jumble of letters and numbers 2MASX J16270254+4328340—has been captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope dancing the crazed dance of a galactic...
Turkey and Football: How Astronauts Celebrate Thanksgiving in Space
Like most Americans, NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren have Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) off, and they'll spend the day aboard the International Space Station (ISS) watching football and enjoying...
Europe's Mars missions are go - finally
Ten years after being formally approved, Europe's ExoMars project is at last ready to send some hardware - a satellite - to the Red Planet.
The Thanksgiving Sky: The Moon Meets a Bright Star at Dawn
As the moon moves around the Earth in its monthly orbit, it often passes in front of background stars. Such events are called "lunar occultations" and one will happen Thursday...
Philippine Air Force receiving South Korean FA-50 jets
Richard TomkinsMANILA, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Philippines will receive on Friday the first two of 12 FA-50 Golden Eagle jets from Korea Aerospace Industries.
Research reveals how hypergiant star quickly sheds mass
Brooks HaysTAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- VY Canis Majoris is one of the largest stars in the Milky Way, but it won't be for long. The stellar behemoth is...
A blue, neptune-size exoplanet around a red dwarf star
A team of astronomers have used the LCOGT network to detect light scattered by tiny particles (called Rayleigh scattering), through the atmosphere of a Neptune-size transiting exoplanet. This suggests a...
How the moon got its tilt—Earth got its gold
Blame the gravitational tugs of many close calls in a crowded young solar system
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes deny they're dating
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello and Vine star Shawn Mendes claimed they're "really not" dating Monday on "The Late Late Show with James...
Awesome Music Video Parody Sings 'Hey, Hey, NASA Is Good!'
NASA Johnson interns have created yet another hilarious parody music video, with this latest one highlighting Scott Kelly's epic one-year mission aboard the International Space Station.
U.S. troops suspended over Doctors Without Borders hospital bombing
Andrew V. PestanoWASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan announced Wednesday that several troops were suspended over the bombing of the Doctors Without Borders hospital in...
James Webb Space Telescope receives first mirror installation
NASA has successfully installed the first of 18 flight mirrors onto the James Webb Space Telescope, beginning a critical piece of the observatory's construction.
Earth's Cousin Find 'Whispers The Possibility That We Are Not Alone' | Video
And 'how much longer until a new discovery shouts it out?' asks the Science @ NASA video series. In July 2014, NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, a planet slightly...
Black Friday brawls most likely in Arkansas and Tennessee, analysis suggests
Ben HooperWASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A home-buying website said its research indicates Black Friday brawls are most likely to break out in Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana.
Gwen Stefani declares her 'love' for Blake Shelton
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Gwen Stefani declared her love for new beau Blake Shelton while discussing the country star with fellow "The Voice" coach Adam Levine.
'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans' ex-husband arrested
Marilyn MalaraBRUNSWICK, N.C., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The ex-husband of 'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans was arrested Monday in North Carolina.
Cloudy with a chance of life: How to find alien life on distant exoplanets
How do you go about hunting for life on another planet elsewhere in our galaxy? A useful starting point is to imagine looking from afar for signs of life on...
Detecting leaks in gastrointestinal plumbing
Low-cost capsule can detect bleeding in the stomach in real time