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Hoax Exposed: No, Earth Will Not Go Dark for 15 Days
There is no truth to the claim that the Earth will plunge into 15 days of darkness on Nov. 15. Don't be left in the dark on this space hoax.
Astronaut plays bagpipes on International Space Station
Daniel UriaWASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Bagpipes made their first appearance in space, as an astronaut on the International Space Station using the traditional instrument to play "Amazing Grace."
Rocky Earth-like exoplanet found just next door
Brooks HaysBOSTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Astronomers have found a rocky exoplanet orbiting a star just 39 light years away. GJ 1132b is the closest Earth-like world yet found by...
No word yet from supposed alien megastructure
SETI researchers listened for "ET calling" from a distant star that has scientists perplexed
Breakthrough Prize Looks to Stars to Shine on Science
The idea behind the Breakthrough Prize is that if scientists are viewed as celebrities, then more young students will aspire to be scientists.
Ancient Cosmic Crashes May Have Altered Earth's Composition
Earth's chemical composition is drastically different from that of the rocks that helped to form the planet. Now, scientists think they may know why: The constant pummeling that formed Earth...
Intense Antares Rocket Explosion Shown in Newly Released NASA Photos
NASA has now posted new photos of the ill-fated October 2014 Antares launch on its Flickr page — just a week or so after the agency released the results of...
Mars Atmosphere Being 'Stripped' By Solar Wind - Probe Data Animated
NASA's MAVEN mission has measured the speed and direction of ions escaping from Mars as a result solar winds crashing into the planet.
Astronauts Taking Walk in Space Today: Watch It Live
American astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren will venture out of the International Space Station this morning (Nov. 6) for the second spacewalk mission in two weeks — and you...
Hubble Uncovers the Fading Cinders of Some of Our Galaxy's Earliest Homesteaders
Using Hubble Space Telescope images, astronomers have conducted a "cosmic archeological dig" of our Milky Way's heart, uncovering the blueprints of our galaxy's early construction phase. The researchers uncovered for...
Exxon Under Investigation For Possible Lies About Climate
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched the probe late Wednesday (and CNBC confirmed it Thursday afternoon).
Spacewalkers Encounter Ammonia Leak, NASA Says No Danger
Spacewalking astronauts encountered leaking ammonia and minor glove damage while performing plumbing work outside the ISS on Friday.
Shining a light on the aurora of Mars
ESA’s Mars Express has shed new light on the Red Planet’s rare ultraviolet aurora by combining for the first time remote observations with in situ measurements of electrons hitting the...
Watch Jetpack-Wearing Daredevils Zoom Past a Jumbo Jet (Video)
Two daredevils strapped to jetpacks zoom by the world's largest commercial jetliner in a stunning new video.
F-35 Fighter Jet Blasts Through 1st-Ever Airborne Gun Test
For the first time ever, an F-35 fighter jet has fired its fun into the wild blue yonder.
NASA reveals beautiful 4K video footage of the sun
NASA released a stunning Ultra HD video of the sun that took about 300 hours to make (and will mesmerize you for 30 minutes)
NASA drops Boeing from space station cargo competition
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - U.S. space agency NASA has dropped Boeing Co from a multibillion-dollar competition to fly cargo to the International Space Station and will delay selecting one...
Science's 'Breakthrough' winners earn over $21 million in prizes
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (Reuters) - Academia just turned a little more glitzy for a select group of scientists.
Have scientists found evidence of a parellel universe?
Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Caltech cosmologist Ranga-Ram Chary thinks he may have found evidence of a parallel universe.
Britney Spears 'working hard' on new album
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Britney Spears confirmed she is working on a new record nearly two years after the release of "Britney Jean."
North Korea debuts accessible toilet for disabled at new airport terminal
Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- North Korea built a disability-accessible toilet at its new airport terminal.
Protostar growth spurts
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have discovered an adolescent protostar that is undergoing a rapid-fire succession of growth spurts. Evidence for this fitful youth is seen in...
Romeo Beckham stars in Burberry short film
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Romeo Beckham, the 13-year-old model and son of David and Victoria Beckham, stars in luxury brand Burberry's Festive Film this year.
Worldwide Natural Disasters Seen Better By 'Crowdsourced' Satellite Coverage | Video
The 'International Charter Space & Major Disasters', founded in 2000 by the European, French and Canadian space agencies, pools satellite imagery from multiple satellites with no expectation of return on...
Apollo Moon Landing Sites, Moon Phases In Nov. 2015 Skywatching | Video
On Nov. 19th, the first quarter moon – one of the best times to see mountains and craters along the terminator – sets at midnight. The areas where humans walked:...
Opponents, Arizona State agree they are stealing play signals
The Sports Xchange TEMPE, Ariz. -- If you watched ASU's game against Oregon last week, you couldn't help but notice those 8-foot shields the Ducks used on the sideline to...
Can Humans Hear Distance?
Because light travels far faster than sound, we see distant events before we hear them. Perhaps as a child you learned to count the seconds between a lightning flash and...
Ion propulsion—the key to deep space exploration
When we think of space travel, we tend to picture a massive rocket blasting off from Earth, with huge blast streams of fire and smoke coming out the bottom, as...