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Astronomers gaze upon the oldest stars in the galaxy
Ancient metal-poor stars finally spotted in galactic centre
Former Tropical Cyclone Kate examined by GPM, RapidScat and GOES-East
NASA and NOAA recently got three different views of former tropical cyclone Kate from space. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite saw heavy rainfall as Kate was...
Russia, North Korea sign agreement to prevent 'dangerous military activities'
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- North Korea and Russia reaffirmed ties on Thursday after reaching an agreement on preventing dangerous military activities.
3 Months of Carbon Dioxide Measured From Space | Time-Lapse Video
NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2, launched in July 2014, measures global atmospheric carbon dioxide. Data from May to August 2015 were compiled to create this visualization.
As Earth Warms, NASA Targets 'Other Half' of Carbon, Climate Equation
During a 9 am PST (noon EST) media teleconference today, NASA and university scientists will discuss new insights, tools and agency research into key carbon and climate change questions.
Mars' Lost Atmosphere: MAVEN Probe Scientist Explains New Finding
Bruce Jakosky, principle investigator for MAVEN, spoke with Space.com about new findings that the sun stripped away much of Mars' atmosphere.
U.S. Navy to name SSN 798 submarine USS Massachusetts
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced that future Virginia-class attack submarine SSN 798 will be named USS Massachusetts.
Justin Bieber announces plans for 'Purpose' tour
Marilyn MalaraBURBANK, Calif., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber announced plans to go on tour soon after the release of his latest album, "Purpose," during an interview airing Wednesday.
Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett pleads guilty
The Sports Xchange Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett on Tuesday entered a guilty plea to a drunken-driving charge he received early Halloween morning.
U.S. Navy successfully tests more Lockheed Martin Trident II D5 missiles
Ryan MaassSUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy notched more successful test flights for its Trident II D5 ballistic missiles during the first week of November, Lockheed Martin...
Mystery heat spots found in pyramids
An international team of architects and scientists have observed "thermal anomalies" at the pyramids of Giza, Egyptian officials say.
Broncos' Aqib Talib gives black eye to self, team
The Sports Xchange ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Sunday night, Denver Broncos defensive back Aqib Talib was defiant. Monday afternoon, he was apologetic.
Scientists Spot Ice-Spewing Volcanoes on Pluto
The discovery raises questions about how the tiny, distant world has been so geologically active.
Virgin Galactic Recruits Female Test Pilot Kelly Latimer
Kelly Latimer, the first female research test pilot ever to join NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, has joined Virgin Galactic as the spaceflight company's newest pilot.
Snapchat vanishing video viewing hits 6 billion daily
Snapchat on Monday confirmed that six billion vanishing videos are viewed daily at the service in a three-fold surge from early this year.
This Week’s Night Sky: Andromeda Time Machine
Aligned planets and the stragglers from a meteor shower are all visible this week. Here’s how to spot them.
Floating Mountains on Pluto—You Can't Make This Stuff Up
New data reveal five seemingly impossible things about the dwarf planet.
'Twice-baked' model for Moon origin
A new model of the Moon's formation suggests it developed in two stages, leading to inner and outer layers with different compositions.
Inventor and Actress Hedy Lamarr Honored with Google Doodle
A Google Doodle on Nov. 9, 2015, honored Hedy Lamarr, MGM movie star and inventor
Scientists locate the collision that birthed the Himalayas
Brooks HaysSYDNEY, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A team of researchers have identified the first microplate in the Indian Ocean, revealing the collision between India and Eurasia that spawned the Himalayas.
Forecasters: 63 million should have eye out for bad weather
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Forecasters are warning 63 million people in the central U.S. to have an eye out for bad weather...
Pluto’s Four Tiny Moons’ Topsy-Turvy Tumbles | Animation
Hydra, Nix, Kerberos and Styx behave like 'spinning tops" according to SETI Institute’s Mark Showalter. Hydra – the fastest rotation – spins at dizzying 89 times per Pluto orbit.
"UFO Clouds" Are Real. Here's How They Happen
Technically called “lenticular clouds,” the weird phenomenon seen over Cape Town has a simple explanation.
Orbital ATK opens affiliate in UAE
Richard TomkinsDULLES, Va., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Orbital ATK is expanding its business in the Middle East through a partnership with Al Tuff International.
Khloe Kardashian, James Harden step out after Lamar Odom's birthday
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Khloe Kardashian and boyfriend James Harden stepped out two days after the reality star celebrated estranged husband Lamar Odom's birthday in the hospital.
New technology colors in the infrared rainbow
Researchers have devised a technology that can bring true color to infrared imaging systems, like the one used to track Arnold Schwarzenegger through the jungle in the movie "Predator."
Scientists explain why moon rocks contain fewer volatiles than Earth's
Scientists at Southwest Research Institute combined dynamical, thermal, and chemical models of the Moon's formation to explain the relative lack of volatile elements in lunar rocks. Lunar rocks closely resemble...
Arecibo observatory director quits after funding row
Departure of long-term advocate adds to woes of the financially troubled radio telescope.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2015.18745